Job Description

Apply By: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Senior Advisor, Strategic Communications

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Job ID:

228802

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Finance

Division:

Communications Services Branch

City:

Toronto

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Temporary - duration up to 18 months with possible extension

Job code:

6A005 - Communications06

Salary:

$82,217.00 - $121,155.00 Per year

Shape the Future of Financial Communications!

Become a strategic voice for the Ministry of Finance, translating complex financial policy into clear, impactful communications. In this key role, you'll develop communications strategies and products for high-profile initiatives like the Ontario Budget and the Fall Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review.

About the Ministry

The Ministry of Finance performs a variety of roles, all focused on supporting a strong economic, fiscal, and investment climate for Ontario while ensuring accountability with respect to the use of public funds. This includes coordinating and reporting on the province's fiscal plan through Ontario's Quarterly Finances, the Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review, and the Ontario Budget.



For more information about the ministry, visit ontario.ca/finance.

About the job

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In this role, you will:

Research, develop and co-ordinate communications plans, strategies and priorities for short- and long-term communications projects, ensuring they support the ministry's business plans and the government's strategic direction Provide strategic communications and issues management advice to senior management Write content for speeches, statements, public events, news releases and other public documents Strengthen communications and policy linkages through partnerships with policy and program counterparts in the ministry Co-ordinate project planning and ensure that work is completed in an effective, professional and cross-functional manner Co-ordinate and manage project timelines and deliverables

What you bring to the team

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Strategic Communications Planning and Evaluation Skills

You can:

demonstrate knowledge of contemporary communications principles and practices articulate complex topics in an easy-to-understand language, both in writing and verbally research, draft, edit and evaluate communications materials demonstrate knowledge of government policy development and decision-making processes and protocols identify opportunities and objectives and provide advice based on potential outcomes/impacts understand organization priorities, core businesses and goals to develop strategic communications advice that achieves program objectives
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Relationship Management and Advisory Skills

You can demonstrate:

ability to work co-operatively with colleagues, senior management and others diplomacy and relationship management skills to develop and maintain effective partnerships influencing skills to suggest alternative communications strategies that align with government priorities conflict management and consensus-building skills to obtain agreement on strategies or deadlines advisory skills to provide strategic communications advice to clients and senior level management
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Project Management and Prioritization Skills

You can demonstrate:

project management skills to independently co-ordinate the implementation of large-scale communications plans an ability to frequently work with conflicting demands and competing priorities, with short or changing timelines an ability to prioritize multiple projects in a high-pressure environment
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Oral and Written Communication Skills

You can demonstrate:

oral and written communication skills to articulate complex policy/legislation and present it in clear, easy-to-understand language for public and media audiences an ability to craft a wide variety of written material for various stakeholders presentation and communication skills to articulate, present, influence, negotiate and advise on communication strategies
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Additional Information

This position requires the capacity to work some extended hours.

Don't meet every qualification?

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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

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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

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Reporting to the Assistant Director and Manager, Strategic Communications, you'll be part of a talented team of professionals dedicated to crafting compelling narratives. You'll collaborate closely with senior leadership to ensure our communications align with policy goals. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to grow as a communicator, manage impactful projects, and leverage your research and writing skills to make a meaningful difference.



The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for 29 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. comprehensive benefits that look after your holistic wellness needs base salary that aligns to market trends with scheduled salary progression tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more. a modern, friendly, and accessible physical work environment

Additional information:

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Apply by:

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

1 English Temporary, duration up to 18 months, 95 Grosvenor St, Toronto, Toronto 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:

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Note:

T-FN-228802/25

How to apply:

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You must apply online.

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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 matiere de langue et evaluation:

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichees en francais et en anglais. Consultez la section Langue du ou des postes en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaitre les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont evalues en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/francais), vous devrez egalement passer un test de competences linguistiques en francais.

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