Manager Communications and Public Affairs
Manager Communications and Public Affairs
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Job Description
Do you want to be part of our innovative and entrepreneurial team
Do you thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and enjoy working in a team atmosphere Are you an outside the box thinker who strives to implement continuous improvements Do you take a strategic approach to your work Do you enjoy a fastpaced culture where your opinions are valued and respected Do you enjoy building partnerships to solve mutually beneficial challenges
Mitacs is a national notforprofit that helps industry and nonprofit partners solve strategic challenges by leveraging Canadas worldclass postsecondary talent and a global network of industry academic and government partnerships. Through these collaborations Mitacs helps business and community partners succeed improves students onthejob skills development and strengthens Canadas worldclass innovation ecosystem. At Mitacs we strive to develop the next generation of innovators with vital research and business skills. In partnership with domestic and international companies governments and academia we support a new economy using Canadas most valuable resource its people.
To get a better understanding of Mitacs and read more about our values please visit ourwebsite.
Summary
Reporting to the Acting VicePresident Communications and Public Affairs the Manager Communications and Public Affairs is responsible for managing all external communications for Mitacs including overseeing implementation of communications strategy for media news releases events stakeholder engagement and social media. The manager is also responsible for overseeing 34 direct reports including Senior communications and public affairs specialist communications and events specialist and social media specialist. The Manager also provides functional management support for internal communications and management of freelance support including design. Additionally this role plays an important part in shaping the Impact strategy executing the annual Mitacs Innovation Awards and developing and owning the social media strategy for Mitacs.
The successful candidate will be a selfmotivated proactive excellent communicator with a track record of professionalism leadership and initiative. Their strength as a team player is balanced by an ability to work independently in a fastpaced and flexible environment. Known for their exceptional communication and relationshipbuilding skills they are effective in their interactions with key stakeholders in business government and academic spheres as well as their ability to balance multiple competing priorities and support growing awareness of Mitacs and enhancing our reputation.
Responsibilities
- Under the supervision of the VicePresident Communication and Public Affairs manage the Mitacs corporate communications strategyincluding overseeing all external communications social media and events related to stakeholder engagement.
- Managing 34 direct reports including Senior Communications and Public Affairs Specialist Communications and Events Specialist and Social Media Specialist. As well as providing functional support for Senior Internal Communications Specialist and freelance and contract employees including design support.
- Manage team members performance delegate appropriately and support them in their professional development and growth
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of team processes operations and best practices
- Collaborate with MET team marketing partnerships and business development teams to maximize communications to internal and external audiences
- Oversee or write/produce communications materials including news releases change management communications speaking notes articles case studies videos reports government relations documents and other collateral as needed.
- Monitor measure and report on communications activities
- Ensure communications activities are directly aligned with core objectives of organization.
Skills & Qualifications
- 5 years of experience managing communications programs and leading teams.
- 10 years of experience in communications with an external focus.
- A degree or diploma in communications journalism or related field with at least six years of progressively senior roles including experience managing people and contractors.
- Extensive experience in the planning and evaluation of communications activities.
- Experience with national and international communications and media relations.
- Experience creating and executing on corporate communications strategy including social media events and support for crisis communications awareness and reputationbuilding.
- Excellent writing editing and oral communications abilities coupled with superior interpersonal skills.
- Highly collaborative with both internal and external stakeholders with an ability to work crossfunctionally within the organization.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables under tight deadlines.
- Selfstarter who works well in a team environment.
- Ability to anticipate challenges and understand implications of decisions.
Enjoys a fastpaced and flexible environment.
Hiring Range: $86480 $102695
Hiring and Salary Range Transparency
Typically employees are hired transferred or promoted within the salary range specifically between the minimum and midpoint in the hiring range.
The salary range refers to the range of base salaries for a given position encompassing the minimum and maximum amounts. The midpoint of the range is positioned approximately halfway between the minimum and maximum indicating a fully qualified employee with comprehensive job knowledge and experience for the role.
Only in rare and exceptional circumstances where a candidate has the experience skills and expertise that far exceed those required for the position would we consider paying above the hiring range for this role.
Equity diversity and inclusion (EDI) and decolonization are core values at Mitacs:Equity Diversity and Inclusion Mitacs. We believe a diverse workforce comprised of individuals with different ideas strengths interests and backgrounds (e.g. gender identities and expressions Indigeneity race abilities sexual orientation and other identities) are crucial to our success. We welcome everyone to apply and encourage you to connect with us if you require accommodations during the recruitment process.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
