Apply By: Thursday, September 18, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Communications Coordinator

Job ID:

233978

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Transportation

Division:

North Operations

City:

North Bay

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Temporary - up to 12 months with the possibility of extension

Job code:

5A005 - Communications05

Salary:

$76,231.00 - $109,842.00 Per year

Are you a skilled communicator able to work within tight and conflicting deadlines?

Is building relationships and demonstrating political acuity among your strengths?

If so, consider this exciting opportunity where you will work in a dynamic environment to provide quality communication strategies and products for the Ministry of Transportation!

About the job

In this role, you will:

• Research and monitor a high volume of emerging issues and requests
• Lead the research, assessment and development of regional communication materials such as information notes, background materials, speaking notes and briefing materials often under tight timeframes
• Review and edit correspondence prepared by other staff, before forwarding for approval of senior executives or elected officials
• Coordinate special events in the region
• Work effectively with regional, Assistant Deputy Ministers Office and Communications Branch staff, preparing documents such as media responses, information requests, notes, presentations, etc.

What you bring to the team

Mandatory

• The position requires the successful candidate to have a valid class G driver's licence or equivalent. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver's licence upon being hired.

Communications and issues management expertise:

• You can anticipate, identify, and advise management on contentious issues, public opinion trends, and their implications for the ministry, while recommending strategic actions.
• You have proven written communication skills in preparing high quality communication products, and briefing materials for senior executives, political staff, media and other stakeholders.
• You can use tact and diplomacy to liaise with politicians, municipal officials and other stakeholders to build partnerships and resolve issues.
• You can use your public and media relations skills to prepare responses.

Interpersonal skills

• You have interpersonal and oral communication skills to work effectively within a team and respond diplomatically on sensitive and contentious issues (including occasionally political staff and the media).

Business knowledge and skills

• You can coordinate and formulate information on a wide range of ministry issues and initiatives.
• You have the ability to understand the decision making process, protocols, legislative rules, and relevant legislation and regulations (such as Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act).
• You can use your negotiation skills to respond to ministry issues.

Analytical and problem-solving skills:

• You can research, investigate and assess relevance of information, identify key issues, and determine appropriate action.
• You can analyze incoming correspondence and review/edit correspondence prepared for minister/senior management.

Organizational Skills

• You have strong organizational and time management skills and the demonstrated ability to multi-task, balance competing priorities, and work under tight timelines.

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.

Additional information:

Apply by:

Thursday, September 18, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

• 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 447 McKeown Ave, North Bay, North Region

Compensation group:

Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Communications; Marketing and Creative Services

Posted on:

Thursday, September 4, 2025

Note:

• Less qualified applicants may be considered on an underfill basis.
• W-MT-233978/25

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.

Strengthening Ontario, together