Job Description

Bilingual Senior Communications Advisor - Permanent - 18749
About the Opportunity
We have the privilege of working with a mid-sized Crown Corporation, to secure a Senior Communications Professional with experience in media relations, digital communications, and stakeholder engagement. This role would see the successful candidate serve as a primary spokesperson for the organization together with representing the organization with critical stakeholders.
Duties include but are not limited to:

• Develops and maintain strong working relationships with media, stakeholder and industry counterparts
• Contributes to the organization's solid reputation with proactive communications regarding organizational priorities, representing the organization in all media channels
• Plans, coordinates and supports all media interactions, acting as the organization's first point of contact and official spokesperson
• Develops an annual digital communications strategy, including social media, paid advertising, and digital engagement initiatives
• Provides media relations training to the organization's representatives
• Evaluates the effectiveness of communications initiatives using analytics and performance metrics to inform continuous improvement
• Researches and writes a variety of communication products, including news releases, media lines, Q & A's, backgrounders, and articles

About You
The successful candidate will have the following:

• Post secondary education in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or related field
• A minimum of five to seven years in strategic communications and/or media relations
• Expertise in developing communication strategies, delivering messages to diverse audiences, and managing crisis communications, media pitching, and public relations
• Strong knowledge of traditional and digital media channels, trends and emerging best practices
• Superior understanding of communications principles, tools, and best practices, particularly in media relations, social media, and issues/crisis management
• Experience providing credible strategic advice to senior leadership with a focus on issues management and complex problem resolution
• Experience managing sensitive communications with tact and diplomacy
• Understanding of emerging AI technologies and their application in strategic communications and public engagement
• Exceptional communication skills in both official languages, including public speaking, storytelling, copywriting, and editing with strong adherence to style guides and grammar
• The ability to travel quarterly within Canada

About the Job
This position is a full time/permanent position, offering an annual salary of between $95,000-$110,000 with annual bonus, exceptional benefits and pension contribution. The client offers a hybrid work environment that would see you in office weekly and is conveniently located downtown.
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How to Apply
Please apply by clicking the "Apply Now" button below and follow the instructions to submit your resume. You can also apply by submitting your resume directly to . If you are already registered with us, please contact your Senior Recruiter. Please quote job 18749.
LRO Staffing values fairness, confidentiality, and human judgment in every stage of our hiring process. We do not use automated or AI-driven screening tools to assess applications. Each submission is reviewed by an experienced recruiter to ensure a thoughtful and equitable evaluation of every candidate.
Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruiters will be in touch with you if your profile meets the requirements for the role and the expectations of our clients. Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.
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