Apply By: Friday, October 24, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Senior Communications and Marketing Advisor

Job ID:

234463

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Natural Resources

Division:

Niagara Escarpment Commission

City:

Georgetown

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Permanent

Job code:

02705 - Information Officer 3

Salary:

$1,600.57 - $1,958.46 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Help shape how Ontarians view the NEC, its mandate and the Niagara Escarpment!

This is your opportunity to provide strategic marketing and communications advice, guidance and support to the Niagara Escarpment Commission (NEC). This exciting role offers a mix of internal and external communications work, with plenty of variety and opportunities to lead. As a Senior Communications & Marketing Advisor, you will provide strategic advice, manage projects with independence, and help shape key initiatives alongside leadership. If you're looking to grow your skills in communications, leadership, and political acuity, this could be the perfect next step in your career!

About the job

As part of a small but mighty team, you will work with various stakeholders at all levels of the ministry to:

• design and execute marketing and communication plans and strategies
• lead project teams and special projects related to all of NEC's marketing and outreach initiatives
• anticipate contentious issues and develop strategies to manage them
• prepare thoughtful responses and advice for senior leaders in response to contentious issues
• develop a wide range of communication products (such as web content, media Q&As, fact sheets etc.)
• manage NEC's digital presence, including its website and social media channels

What you bring to the team

Communication and relationship-building skills:

You can:

• use oral and written communications skills to provide creative marketing and communications solutions and deliver presentations
• demonstrate interpersonal skills, including consulting, relationship-building, and negotiation skills to influence colleagues, senior management and other stakeholders
• use a variety of common office software to prepare various reports, websites and promotional materials

Planning and project management knowledge

You have knowledge of:

• planning and organizational techniques to plan, prioritize and coordinate multiple, simultaneous projects
• project management techniques to lead medium-sized marketing and communications projects
• leadership techniques to lead teams, influence senior management, colleagues and other stakeholders

Marketing and promotion skills:

You can:

• apply knowledge of branding, marketing and advertising techniques (such as social media, market research, public relations etc.)
• develop, execute and measure marketing and communications plans
• apply communications strategies and tactics to meet client needs

Analytical and problem-solving skills:

You can:

• demonstrate analytical, judgment and problem-solving skills to identify issues, client needs and establish priorities
• apply knowledge of issues management and media relations practices to advise on contentious issues and respond to media inquiries

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. In fact, previous staff in this role have moved on to senior communication positions elsewhere in the government!

• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs

• many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups

Our comprehensive compensation and benefits 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

Who will you work with?

You will be joining a team led by Melody, a manager who leads by example. Her strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, excellence in service delivery, and continuous improvement shapes a team culture where everyone is empowered to bring their unique skills and life experiences to work. Melody's team is made up of diverse and inclusive professionals who truly care about delivering the NEC's mandate and supporting one another

Where will you work?

Georgetown is a vibrant community in the town of Halton Hills, located on the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, and the Traditional Territories of the Haudenosaunee and the Huron-Wendat people. Known for its many parks and scenic natural landscapes, Georgetown offers a welcoming and picturesque environment

Additional information:

Apply by:

Friday, October 24, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

• 1 English Permanent, 232 Guelph St, Georgetown, Central Region

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Communications; Marketing and Creative Services

Posted on:

Thursday, October 9, 2025

How to apply:

• You must apply online.

• Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.

• Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

• Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.

• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

• If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

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