Job Description

:Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto\'s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.Senior Advisor, Strategic Communications collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to develop and execute on key strategic objectives for the Vice President, Strategic Communications, including handling emerging issues and supporting special projects. There is a a strong emphasis on planning, development and delivery of products, issues management, reporting and tracking and acting as a key point of contact for stakeholders.What will I be doing?

• Determine priorities, co-ordinate and manage ongoing special projects, and prepare reports
• Develop and draft communications materials (e.g. emails, letters, correspondence, partner presentations and specified products)
• Provide strategic communications counsel, direction, and perspective to help inform and guide senior decision-makers; liaise with communication business unit leds to create presentations, submissions, and correspondence (e.g. financial, policy and communication strategies)
• Recommend and initiate creative approaches to positioning across external communications channels.
• Build relationships with project team members, other Sr. Advisors across Metrolinx, CEO Office and Board Office to stay informed on project progress.
• Be a relationship manager and essential contact to implement strategic communications with partners (e.g. political, public, media, government, and employees), anticipate and communicate communications risks and opportunities, and address issues as they arise.
• Represent the communications team at all staff levels, and work with government agencies to provide advice and develop communications strategies.
• Provide issues management advice, guidance and strategic direction to communications business unit leads.
• Oversee in the planning of communications and public affairs activities; provide communications planning and promotional input and support to projects and events.
• Support the development of communications strategies and monitor their performance and effectiveness; gather and compile information and analyzes project life cycles to monitor progress and performance.
• Participate in the planning and production of annual reports and develop related content and materials.
• Guide the development of communications and partner management plans; monitor the delivery of strategic partnerships.
• Guide team assignments, work plans, budgets, and approvals.
• Guide consultant teams to facilitate successful implementation of communication and partner projects.
• Lead peers in project management for developing long and short-term communications projects.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a degree in communications or a related discipline - or a combination of training deemed equivalent.
• Six (6) years\' experience in communications, public affairs, journalism, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of strategic communications planning (e.g. government transportation and policy analysis)
• Coordinate several complex projects to meet schedule and budget commitments.
• Ability to translate technical information into easily understood communication products.
• Proficient with desktop design tools and Microsoft Office.

Don\'t Meet Every Requirement?If you\'re excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesn\'t quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.Accommodation:We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: 416-202-5601 or email .Application Process:All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.For Internal applicants, with the recent implementation of the Internal Mobility Policy, the internal recruitment process has changed for non-union roles. Candidates must be in their current role for 12 months prior to applying for another role and each applicant must be in good standing (not participating in a Performance Improvement Plan). Please review all provisions of the before submitting your application.Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.#LI-SC1

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