Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for public engagement and communications? Join our dynamic team and play a key role in shaping how the public connects with government initiatives. We're looking for a skilled professional who can lead high-profile events, build strong stakeholder relationships, and bring creative solutions to complex challenges. If you're ready to make an impact in a fast-paced, collaborative environment—this is your opportunity!

Please note this position may require travel to locations not accessible by public transportation to attend Ministry events.

About the job

• Plan and develop public events and announcements for elected officials, ensuring the Ministers are well-prepared and events align with communication strategies.

• Lead cross-functional teams and manage all aspects of event-related projects, including logistics, resource allocation, and third-party coordination to ensure high-quality execution.

• Conduct research and evaluate events to identify issues and improve effectiveness, preparing briefing materials and strategic communications for senior officials.

• Build strong partnership with internal and external stakeholders to ensure cohesive messaging and alignment with ministry policies during public engagements.

What you bring to the team

Event expertise:

• You have strong event planning skills to ensure the Minister's public appearances are executed smoothly and are of high quality.

• You can lead communications planning by using research tools and strategy development techniques to design, evaluate, and manage public events and issues.

Project management skills:

• You have well developed project management and leadership skills to guide teams, manage multiple priorities, problem solve and deliver results on time.

Communication, consultation and presentation skills:

• You have well developed communication and presentation skills to prepare clear briefing materials and engage effectively with staff and stakeholders at all levels.

• You can build strong partnerships and work collaboratively across ministries and with external stakeholders to coordinate joint events and achieve shared goals.

• You can negotiate, mediate, and provide sound advice, even in complex or sensitive situations, adapting your approach to meet diverse interests and needs.

Research and analytical skills:

• You can analyze complex issues, break them down into component parts, and recommend solutions that support effective decision-making and event planning.

• You can assess sector trends and identify potential risks or opportunities, ensuring public events are well-informed, strategically timed, and aligned with ministry goals.

Business knowledge:

• You understand ministry legislation and decision-making processes, allowing you to give timely and strategic communications advice to colleagues, leadership, and stakeholders.

• You can align public events with government priorities, ensuring they support the broader goals of the environmental agenda.

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

Address: 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 99 Wellesley St W, 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: Monday, August 11, 2025

Note:

• Less qualified applicants may be considered on an underfill basis.
• T-NR-232456/25

How to apply:

Please apply online, only, at www.ontario.ca/careers, quoting Job ID 232456, by Monday, October 20, 2025 11:59 pm EDT. 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.