Help shape and deliver impactful digital communications strategies In this role, you'll lead social media, web, marketing and communications initiatives that support ministry priorities and connect with Ontarians. You'll guide a talented team of specialists across digital, social media, creative services, internal communications, marketing and correspondence, while partnering with colleagues across the ministry and the Ontario Public Service on high-impact projects.

About the job In this role, you will:

- lead and manage communications teams by coordinating work, mentoring staff, overseeing quality, and ensuring alignment with ministry and government priorities
- develop and execute strategic digital and internal communications plans for high-profile, long-term initiatives, providing expert advice to senior leadership and ensuring consistent messaging across ministries
- manage and evaluate marketing campaigns in collaboration with Cabinet Office and other partners, using current tools and analytics to measure effectiveness
- manage complex projects by establishing clear roles, timelines, and quality standards to ensure successful delivery of communications products
- build and maintain stakeholder relationships across ministries, jurisdictions, and sectors to support collaborative communications initiatives and shared priorities

What you bring to the team

Digital communications expertise:

You can

- use digital and social media platforms to enhance communication strategies with modern tools and technologies
- demonstrate expertise in internal communications, social media, web correspondence and design to plan and manage internal and external communications aligned with government goals
- execute integrated marketing campaigns using both traditional and digital channels, including emerging technologies
- demonstrate knowledge in branding and digital strategies to ensure consistency with government standards like ontario.ca and enterprise intranet guidelines

Communication and leadership skills:

You can

- demonstrate stakeholder communication knowledge to support the development of effective stakeholder management plans and materials
- lead or contribute to multiple projects and committees using project management and leadership skills to meet deadlines and coordinate efforts




- demonstrate oral and written communication skills to advise senior leaders, deliver presentations, and create strategic communication materials
- build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, offering strategic advice and briefings to senior ministry officials

Business knowledge:

You can

- understand government direction and central agency roles to ensure communications align with legislative and corporate mandates
- develop strategic communications plans that support ministry goals and comply with government priorities and legislation
- demonstrate knowledge of policy, legislative, and political processes to manage issues and provide timely, accurate advice and responses
- offer expert guidance to align communication strategies with broader government and ministry objectives

Research and analytical skills:

You can

- demonstrate research and analysis skills to conduct market research, environmental scans, and performance evaluations of communications initiatives
- apply strategic thinking to develop effective solutions for complex issues involving multiple stakeholders
- assess communications within the political and policy context, ensuring relevance and alignment with government priorities

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible,



consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

- diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
- accessibility
- Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:

- a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
- flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
- many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups
- tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more

Our comprehensive compensation and perks package includes:
- a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)
- group health, dental, life and disability benefits
- a range of vacation and leave options
- an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services

Additional information

Address:

- 1 English Permanent, 777 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation Group: Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario

Schedule: 6

Category: Communications; Marketing and Creative Services

Posted on: Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Note:

- C-IN-249282/26

How to apply:

Please apply online, only, at www.ontario.ca/careers, quoting Job ID 249282, by Wednesday, October 28, 2026 Please follow the instructions to submit your application.

If you require accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/ContactUs.aspx to provide your contact information. The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with Ontario’s Human Rights Code.

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