Communications manager - public relations

Overview

Languages

English

• College/CEGEP
• or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

• Various locations
• Willing to relocate
• Public sector
• Media organization

Responsibilities

• Develop all kinds of events for publicity, fundraising and information purposes
• Develop communication strategies
• Direct the team on crucial information they should gather and research
• Evaluate an organization’s Internet presence
• Evaluate communication strategies and programs
• Implement communication strategies and programs
• Oversee the preparation of written material for website content
• Publicize activities, workshops, meetings and other events for fundraising or information purposes
• Review written material, such as reports, briefs, speeches, presentations and press releases
• Supervise staff
• Train staff
• Develop promotional materials
• Hire, train, direct and motivate staff
• Manage contracts
• Plan and control budget and expenditures
• Write and edit press releases, newsletter and communications materials
• Act as spokesperson for an organization
• Answer written and oral inquiries
• Co-ordinate special publicity events and promotions
• Conduct public opinion and attitude surveys
• Initiate and maintain contact with the media
• Prepare and/or deliver educational, publicity and information programs, materials and sessions
• Copywrite
• Supervise office and volunteer staff

• 1 to 2 people

Experience and specialization

• Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)
• Adobe Illustrator
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Mac OS
• Presentation software
• Website creation and management software
• Word processing software
• MS Windows
• Adobe Suite
• Google Drive
• MS Office
• WordPress

• Community service organization

• Audio/audio-visual
• Project management
• Business services
• Communications
• Community campaign
• Media relations
• Public relations
• Survey research services
• Brand management
• Digital media
• Strategy

Additional information

• Confidential security clearance
• Criminal record check

• Own vehicle
• Public transportation is available
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure
• Large caseload
• Large workload

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Dependability
• Interpersonal awareness
• Reliability
• Creativity
• Quick learner
• Accountability

Benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Pension plan

• Long-term care insurance

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Parking available
• Wellness program