Communications Specialist (Contract)
About the role
The Role
In this role you will:
- Coordinate the production schedule of work, assisting team members by project tracking, monitoring deadlines, maintaining organized records, and consulting with employees and managers to meet deadlines
- Serve as a liaison between internal teams, internal clients, and external vendors to keep communications timely and clear
- Facilitate reviews and approvals by circulating materials among internal clients and government
- Oversee quality checks by proofreading and sending content for translation, copy editing, web and intranet postings, and formatting
- Ensure all internal and external communication material is in accordance with Agricorp’s visual branding and logo standards
- Build and maintain a variety of communication templates in accordance with Agricorp’s brand standards
Job status: 6 months contract (posting for an existing vacancy)
Work status: Full time in office
Salary Range: $63,814 - $75,075
Location: Must live in Ontario to perform this role
Qualifications
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or equivalent experience
- Experience creating collateral or educational materials, inside an agri-industry or financial services company an asset
- Experience with Microsoft 365, Adobe Acrobat, and with Macromedia Contribute
- Experience with a project management/print production/scheduling system of tracking multi-faceted projects amongst diverse stakeholders
- Knowledge of Agricorp programs an asset
Key Competencies
- Attention to detail - Ability to be conscientious, consistent, accurate, and thorough
- Computer savvy – Using software and information technology to accomplish one’s work
- Information management – Uses appropriate procedures to collect, organize, retrieve, maintain, and disseminate information
- Networking and relationship building – Establishes, sustains and fosters professional contacts to build, enhance, and connect networks for work purposes
- Planning and organizing – Develops, implements, evaluates, and adjusts plans to reach goals, while ensuring the optimal use of resources
- Writing Skills – Communicating ideas and information in writing to ensure that information and messages are understood and have the desired impact
Background
Agricorp, an agency of the government of Ontario.
Agricorp delivers government programs. These programs help protect the livelihood of over 47,000 Ontario farmers against the many risks farm businesses face every day. Our employees are skilled professionals who respond when industry and government need us, manage public funds with great care and integrity, and deliver a quality customer experience.
Agricorp helps grow Ontario agriculture. We underwrite $6-8 billion in risk each year. The agency was established in 1997, and since then we’ve made over $8 billion in payments to farmers when they needed it most.
Apply online
To apply for this position, please go to www.agricorp.com and select Careers. Click on Current Opportunities.
Please advise if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.
Please submit your application for this position by September 15, 2025.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted directly.
About Agricorp
As an agency of the Government of Ontario, Agricorp works with partners to contribute to a vibrant and sustainable agriculture industry. With more than 400 employees serving more than 47,000 producers province-wide, Agricorp delivers programs that help producers manage risk and remain financially secure. The agency was established in 1997 by the provincial government under the authority of the AgriCorp Act, 1996.
Agricorp delivers a variety of programs and payments on behalf of the federal and provincial governments, including AgriStability, Farm Business Registration and Production Insurance. A full list of programs with brief descriptions is available at www.agricorp.com and select Find Programs.
For additional information about Agricorp visit www.agricorp.com.
Communications Specialist (Contract)
About the role
The Role
In this role you will:
- Coordinate the production schedule of work, assisting team members by project tracking, monitoring deadlines, maintaining organized records, and consulting with employees and managers to meet deadlines
- Serve as a liaison between internal teams, internal clients, and external vendors to keep communications timely and clear
- Facilitate reviews and approvals by circulating materials among internal clients and government
- Oversee quality checks by proofreading and sending content for translation, copy editing, web and intranet postings, and formatting
- Ensure all internal and external communication material is in accordance with Agricorp’s visual branding and logo standards
- Build and maintain a variety of communication templates in accordance with Agricorp’s brand standards
Job status: 6 months contract (posting for an existing vacancy)
Work status: Full time in office
Salary Range: $63,814 - $75,075
Location: Must live in Ontario to perform this role
Qualifications
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or equivalent experience
- Experience creating collateral or educational materials, inside an agri-industry or financial services company an asset
- Experience with Microsoft 365, Adobe Acrobat, and with Macromedia Contribute
- Experience with a project management/print production/scheduling system of tracking multi-faceted projects amongst diverse stakeholders
- Knowledge of Agricorp programs an asset
Key Competencies
- Attention to detail - Ability to be conscientious, consistent, accurate, and thorough
- Computer savvy – Using software and information technology to accomplish one’s work
- Information management – Uses appropriate procedures to collect, organize, retrieve, maintain, and disseminate information
- Networking and relationship building – Establishes, sustains and fosters professional contacts to build, enhance, and connect networks for work purposes
- Planning and organizing – Develops, implements, evaluates, and adjusts plans to reach goals, while ensuring the optimal use of resources
- Writing Skills – Communicating ideas and information in writing to ensure that information and messages are understood and have the desired impact
Background
Agricorp, an agency of the government of Ontario.
Agricorp delivers government programs. These programs help protect the livelihood of over 47,000 Ontario farmers against the many risks farm businesses face every day. Our employees are skilled professionals who respond when industry and government need us, manage public funds with great care and integrity, and deliver a quality customer experience.
Agricorp helps grow Ontario agriculture. We underwrite $6-8 billion in risk each year. The agency was established in 1997, and since then we’ve made over $8 billion in payments to farmers when they needed it most.
Apply online
To apply for this position, please go to www.agricorp.com and select Careers. Click on Current Opportunities.
Please advise if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.
Please submit your application for this position by September 15, 2025.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted directly.
About Agricorp
As an agency of the Government of Ontario, Agricorp works with partners to contribute to a vibrant and sustainable agriculture industry. With more than 400 employees serving more than 47,000 producers province-wide, Agricorp delivers programs that help producers manage risk and remain financially secure. The agency was established in 1997 by the provincial government under the authority of the AgriCorp Act, 1996.
Agricorp delivers a variety of programs and payments on behalf of the federal and provincial governments, including AgriStability, Farm Business Registration and Production Insurance. A full list of programs with brief descriptions is available at www.agricorp.com and select Find Programs.
For additional information about Agricorp visit www.agricorp.com.