CommunicationsAdvisor
JobType:Full-timePermanent
JobPosting#:2026-23
ClosingDate:OpenUntilFilled
Group:Non-Union
Department:CityManager’sOffice
Location:OwenSound,ON
TheCityofOwenSoundisseekingacreative,strategic,andcollaborativeprofessionaltoserveas CommunicationsAdvisor .ReportingtotheSeniorManager,StrategicInitiativesandOperationalEffectiveness,thisroleleadstheplanningandexecutionofinternalandexternalcommunicationsandengagementinitiativesthatsupporttheCity'sstrategicpriorities,corporateprojects,andcoreservice.
AsakeymemberoftheCityManager'sOffice,theCommunicationsAdvisorplaysanimportantroleinstrengtheningpublictrust,enhancingtheCity'sreputation,andfosteringmeaningfulengagementwithresidents,staff,Council,media,andcommunitystakeholders.Thispositionisbeingpostedforanexistingvacancy.
WhatYou’llDoStrategicCommunications
Developandimplementcommunicationplansandstrategiesthatfocusonbuildingtrustwiththecommunityforcorporatepriorities,initiativesandcoreservice
Leadinternalandexternalcommunicationsprojectsthatadvanceorganizationalgoalsandstrengthenstakeholderrelationships.
Provideadviceandsupportonissuesmanagement,changecommunications,andemergingcommunicationopportunities.
Developpolicies,procedures,andcommunicationstandardsthatsupportconsistentandeffectivemessagingacrosstheorganization.
Createaccessible,engaging,andinclusivecommunicationmaterialsthatreflecttheCity'scommitmenttoequity,diversity,andinclusion.
CommunityEngagement
AdministertheCity'spublicengagementplatformandsupportdepartmentsindeliveringmeaningfulpublicconsultationinitiatives.
HelpdevelopandmaintaintheCity'scommunityengagementframeworkandbestpractices.
Provideguidanceonengagementstrategies,stakeholderoutreach,andreportingonengagementoutcomes.
Fosterrelationshipswithcommunitygroupsandsupportinitiativesthatstrengthenpublicparticipationandunderstandingofmunicipalservices.
Media&PublicRelations;
Serveastheprimarycontactformediainquiriesandcoordinatetimely,accurateresponses.
Prepareanddistributemediareleases,briefingnotes,mediakits,andkeymessages.
Monitormediacoverageandemergingissuesandprovideanalysisandrecommendationstoleadership.




SupportproactivemediaoutreachandpublicrelationscampaignsthatpromotetheCity'sservices,initiatives,andaccomplishments.
DigitalCommunications&BrandManagement;
OverseeandenhancetheCity'swebsiteandintranet,ensuringcontentremainsaccessible,relevant,anduptodate.
Developcontentforsocialmediaplatforms,electronicsignage,anddigitalcommunicationchannels.
Createanddesignmarketingandcommunicationmaterialsthatalignwithcorporatebrandingstandards.
Promotebrandconsistencyandprovideguidanceonvisualidentityandcommunicationbestpracticesacrosstheorganization.
CrisisCommunications
Supportemergencymanagementandcrisiscommunicationactivitiesbyassistingwithpublicinformationandstakeholdercommunications.
Developcommunicationsapproachesforsensitiveorhigh-profileissuesandassistwithrisk-relatedcommunicationsplanning.
WhatWe’reLookingForEducation&Experience;
UniversitydegreeinCommunications,PublicRelations,Journalism,Marketing,PublicAdministration,PoliticalScience,orarelatedfield.
Minimumfive(5)yearsofprogressivelyresponsiblecommunicationsexperience,includingdevelopingstrategiccommunicationplansandleadingcomplexcommunicationsinitiatives.
Experienceinpublicsectorormunicipalcommunicationsisconsideredanasset.
Skills&Competencies;
Exceptionalwriting,editing,storytelling,andverbalcommunicationskills.
Strongjudgmentandanalyticalabilitiesrelatedtostakeholderengagement,issuesmanagement,andcommunicationsplanning.
AdvancedproficiencywithAdobeCreativeSuite,includingIllustrator,InDesign,andPhotoshop.
Experiencemanagingsocialmediaplatformsanddigitalcommunicationtools.
Excellentorganizational,projectmanagement,andtimemanagementskills.
Abilitytotranslatecomplexortechnicalinformationintoclear,accessible,andengagingcontent.
Stronginterpersonalskillsandtheabilitytobuildcollaborativerelationshipswithstaff,electedofficials,mediarepresentatives,andcommunitystakeholders.




OtherRequirements
Abilitytoattendeveningmeetings,specialevents,andemergencyresponseactivitieswhenrequired.
ValidOntarioClassGdriver'slicenceandaccesstoareliablevehicle.
Abilitytoexercisediscretion,maintainconfidentiality,andmanagesensitiveinformation.
Compensation&Perks;
Wage:
$45.46-$55.44hourly,35hoursperweek.
Benefits:
Comprehensiveemployer-paidExtendedHealth&Dentalplan;,andOMERSdefinedbenefitpensionplan.
WhyJoinUs?Joinaforward-thinkingorganizationwhereyourworkdirectlyinfluenceshowresidents,staff,andstakeholdersconnectwiththeirlocalgovernment.You'llhelpshapetheCity'svoice,strengthencommunitytrust,andsupportmeaningfulengagementacrossawiderangeofmunicipalinitiatives.WhyOwenSound?OwenSoundoffersurbanamenitieswithnaturalbeauty—avibrantartsscene,strongcommunityspirit,andyear‑roundrecreationalopportunitiesalongtheshoresofGeorgianBay.HowtoApply:
InterestedcandidatesshouldsubmittheirapplicationsviatheCity’sCareersPage.Wearecommittedtoinclusive,barrier-freerecruitmentandencourageapplicationsfromallqualifiedindividuals.Accommodationsareavailableuponrequest.
EqualOpportunityEmployerStatement:
TheCityofOwenSoundvaluesdiversityandiscommittedtoprovidinganinclusiveworkplace.WewillaccommodatetheneedsofapplicantsinaccordancewiththeHumanRightsCodeandtheAccessibilityfor OntarianswithDisabilitiesActthroughoutthehiringprocess.
TheCityofOwenSoundiscommittedtoafair,transparent,andpeople-centredrecruitmentprocess.Whilemoderntoolsmayassistinadministrativetasks,allhiringdecisionsaremadebypeople,andeveryapplicationisreviewedbyamemberofourHumanResourcesteam.
Wedonotuseautomateddecision-makingorartificialintelligencetoolstoscreenoutoreliminateapplicants.Anytechnologyusedinthehiringprocessisdesignedsolelytosupportefficiency—nottoreplacehumanjudgmentorevaluateapplicantsuitability.
PrivacyStatement:
Wethankallapplicantsfortheirinterest;
Onlythoseselectedforaninterviewwillbecontacted.PersonalinformationiscollectedundertheauthorityoftheMunicipalActforthepurposeofcandidateselection.ItwillbemaintainedinaccordancewiththeMunicipalFreedomofInformationandProtectionofPrivacyAct.
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📌 Communications Advisor (Winnipeg)
🏢 Owen Sound
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