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Description

The Communications Branch manages the strategic communications functions for the Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safetys activities and operations.

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Communications Consultant and are currently seeking a creative and highly motivated individual to join our team who is collaborative, proactive and results oriented.

Reporting to the Executive Director, you will be part of a dynamic team of communications professionals responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating communication strategies, programs and activities.

To be successful in this, role you will have:

- Knowledge of communications theories, principals and techniques.
- A strong background in writing communication materials and strategies, including creating materials for traditional and digital audiences.
- Have a specific interest and background in internal communications.
- The ability to research, clearly and concisely write and edit a variety of communications materials including communication plans, web content, news releases, speeches and publications.
- The ability to anticipate, identify and assess broad issues in the context of the impact on the Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety.
- Experience using communications related software (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud software including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, as well as Google Analyctics, social media analytics and website content management systems), video editing programs is considered an asset.
- Plan announcements, press conferences and media events; Event planning experience is considered a must.

Typically, the knowledge and competencies required for this position would be acquired through a degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, English or a related field of study, combined with several years of communications experience.