Specialist, Community & Media Relations Remote Canada | 6 month Contract

OVERVIEW

The Specialist Community and Media Relations - ON supports the delivery of Circular Materials community engagement public education and media relations activities across Ontario.

Reporting to the Director Community and Media Relations this role is responsible for supporting community outreach initiatives tracking and helping to manage stakeholder inquiries helping with media relations and developing communications materials that strengthen relationships with municipalities community partners and residents. Materials include messaging backgrounders and Q&A. The Specialist works collaboratively across teams to ensure consistent community-focused messaging and positive stakeholder experiences under Ontarios extended producer responsibility framework.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Media Relations

• Support media relations by drafting media materials backgrounders key messages and briefing notes aligned with approved strategies.
• Assist in preparing presentations webinars and materials for public-facing engagements.
• Coordinate with the communications team to support responses to media inquiries and ensure timely accurate and community-centered messaging.

Community Engagement

• Support the implementation of community engagement and change management activities related to extended producer responsibility in Ontario.
• Tracking and managing stakeholder requests and feedback.
• Coordinate and support webinars town halls stakeholder meetings and public engagement sessions including logistics materials and follow-up communications.
• Serve as a point of contact for community inquiries ensuring timely responses and escalating complex or sensitive issues to the Director Community and Media Relations as appropriate.
• Assist in developing clear accessible resources to help communities understand and participate in Circular Materials programs.

Community Relations Marketing

• Support the execution of community-focused public education and awareness initiatives in collaboration with marketing and communications teams.
• Assist with community sponsorships events and partnership activities including coordination tracking and reporting and ensure community-facing materials align with brand standards and approved messaging.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Post-secondary education in Public Relations Communications Marketing Journalism or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

• 35 years of relevant experience in community engagement communications media relations or public affairs.
• Experience working with municipalities community organizations or public-sector stakeholders is considered an asset.
• Experience supporting campaigns programs or public education initiatives is preferred.

Knowledge/Competencies/Skills

• Working knowledge of community engagement and stakeholder relations best practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging for diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Project management experience would be an asset.
• Sound judgment professionalism and integrity in all interactions.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• All CM employees work 40 hours per week remotely from a Canadian home office environment.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

ExpectedCompensation:

• A contractor rate in the range of $40 to $48 per hour.
• The wage range listed complies with the OntarioEmployment Standards Act and reflects a potential earnings range for this actual wage offered will be determined within the range and will depend on factors such as the candidates unique qualifications relevant experience work location and expected contributions.

Job Vacancy Reason

• This position is a new temporary position of 6-months.

Artificial Intelligence

• AIis not usedduringourhiring processes.

Applicant andInterviewee Communication

• We thank all applicants for their interest. However only those under consideration will be contacted.

• Applicantswho have beeninterviewed will be informed whether a hiring decision has been made within 45 days of their final interview.

Record Retention

• Job posting records and associated application formswill beretainedfor at least three years.

ABOUT CIRCULAR MATERIALS

Circular Materials is a national not-for-profit producer responsibility organization (PRO) that supports producers in meeting their extended producer responsibility (EPR) obligations across Canada. Created by producers for producers Circular Materials develops implements and supports effective and efficient recycling programs to advance innovation deliver improved environmental outcomes and drive value across the recycling supply chain. Our full-service offerings include collection management promotion and education and reporting.

Together we are advancing the circular economy where materials are collected recycled and can be returned to producers for use as recycled content in new products and packaging. As we develop enhanced recycling systems across Canada we work to ensure more materials are looped into the circular economybenefitingboth people and the environment.

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Circular Materials is an equal opportunity employer seeking team members with a diversity of thought skills experiences culture and ethnicityto help us achieve our purpose of accelerating a circular economy for people and the planet. As a national organizationoperatingacross Canada our goal is to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the many provinces and territories where we do business.

Our inclusive hiring practices aim to foster a culture where all employees feela strong senseof belonging. We are proud of our recent diversity survey results which showed that:

• 51% of Circular Materials employees identify as women.

• 53% of Circular Materials employees identify as visible minorities.

• 97% of employees believe Circular Materials fostersa strong senseof belonging for employees of all backgrounds.

• 95% of employees recommend Circular Materials as an inclusive workplace.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds including women Indigenous Peoples (First Nations Inuit and Métis) persons with disabilities racialized individuals and members of part of our commitment to reconciliation Circular Materials is working to advance Indigenous representation and partnerships within our organization and across our acknowledge that Circular Materialsoperateson the traditional territories of diverse Indigenous Nations and we recognize the importance of respecting Indigenous rights governance and contributions in the workplace and beyond.

Circular Materials supports reasonable requests for accommodationin accordance withall applicable provincial accessibility standards. Requests for accommodation will be provided by Circular Materials through the recruitment and/or assessment processes upon contacting.This email is only used for accommodation requests.

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