• Supervise a team of communications professionals to achieve business objectives by providing effective leadership.
• Develop, implement and/or provide oversight of communications strategies and plans that directly support corporate, department and business unit initiatives.
• Collaborate with Customer Service & Communications peers to ensure work aligns with corporate vision and goals and adheres to The City's brand strategies.
• Provide strategic communications advice and support using best practices, and measure and analyze communications strategies.
• Provide team members and clients with strategic communications advice to support through issues.
• Manage budgets, workflow and priorities.
• Manage procurements, contracts and vendor relationships.
• Mentor and coach team members to help them achieve professional success.
• Participate in an after-hours media line rotation.
• Participate on the Crisis Communications Team.
• A degree in Business, Commerce, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field and at least 8 years of related experience which must include strategic communications planning and project coordination.
• Supervisory experience or a proven ability to lead a team (e.g., board of directors) is also required.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• A designation in one or more of the following: Accredited Business Communicator (ABC), Communication Management Professional (CMP), or Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) will be considered an asset.
• Experience with crisis communications is considered an asset.
• Skills in problem solving, strategic communications, issues management, political acumen, relationship building, coaching/mentoring, analytical skills, and influencing to bring about change are required.
Compensation Level A2 $113,400-$141,700 per annum
