Senior Communications and Public Affairs Specialist
Senior Communications and Public Affairs Specialist
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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.
Senior Communications and Public Affairs Specialist
The Senior Communications and Public Affairs Specialist is an experienced communications professional who provides strategic communications and stakeholder engagement support to Mitacs. As a crucial member of the Communications & Public Affairs team the ideal candidate is skilled at crafting compelling copy for multiple channels clearly communicating Mitacss impact delivering captivating content that drives action and supports change and advising and supporting senior leadership.
The role is uniquely positioned as the main Communications & Public Affairs lead for the Mitacs Enterprise Transformation (MET) an organizationwide initiative defining Mitacss future state through new processes technology and ways of work. The Senior Communications and Public Affairs Specialist collaborates with other team members and departments to identify engage and communicate with stakeholders in a coordinated purposeful and timely way. It contributes to building awareness gaining commitment and providing transparency about MET.
Position Responsibilities:
- Under the supervision of the Manager Communications and Public Affairs lead integrated communications efforts for the Mitacs Enterprise Transformation
- Develop and implement communication strategies focused on improving engagement and enhancing reputation
- Develop communications materials from ideation to final product including website copy news releases presentations and other collateral
- Manage communications calendar for METrelated initiatives and lead alignment meetings
- Work sidebyside and develop strong relationships with the Transformation Management Office Change Management Adoption Taskforce and Senior Internal Communications Specialist to develop and execute communications plans that are based on specific needs and challenges while ensuring alignment with Mitacss corporate strategy
- Advise and support senior leaders on communications strategies
- Use data to drive communications improvements
- As needed support the Communications and Public Affairs in other activities and topics including drafting and proofreading corporate communications materials such as impact stories handouts videos annual reports and other collateral
- As needed support corporate government and partner events with advisories news releases speaking notes and other deliverables
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of team processes operations and best practices
Skills Abilities and Experience:
- A degree or diploma in communications journalism public relations or related field with at least five years of experience in corporate or external communications
- Talented storyteller and experienced strategic communicator who is capable of crafting compelling messages and successfully engaging stakeholders
- Excellent writing editing speaking and presentation skills
- Ability to anticipate challenges and understand implications of decisions
- Selfmotivated and proactive with exceptional communication and relationshipbuilding skills
- Extensive experience in planning executing and evaluating corporate and change management communications
- Proven track record applying data and analyses to developing communications strategies and coordinating impactful messages
- High degree of emotional intelligence including the ability to adapt to different working and communication styles and balance multiple competing priorities
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver under tight deadlines
- Written and verbal fluency in French is a strong asset
- Knowledge of written and spoken English is required in this role as you will interact with colleagues clients and stakeholders located across Canada
- Experience with postsecondary institutions and/or government funding agencies is an asset
- Enjoys a fastpaced and flexible environment
Hiring Range: $71 200 $84500
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
