The Opportunity

We are seeking a creative and versatile Senior Communications Specialist to play a vital role in advancing the internal and external communications strategies at the Building Ontario Fund. With a focus on creating compelling digital communications through engaging content and eye-catching visuals, the Senior Communications Specialist will also contribute to other aspects of the communications function, including media relations and stakeholder support.

The Senior Communications Specialist will report to the Head of Communications. The Building Ontario Fund is a startup organization within the public sector with a mandate to accelerate infrastructure growth in the province across key priority sectors: long-term care, energy, affordable housing, transportation, and municipal infrastructure.

Key responsibilities for the position include:

• Plans, designs and develops compelling content for BOF’s intranet, website and social media channels, including visual content, to engage key audiences and support the Building Ontario Fund’s priorities, ensuring adherence to brand guidelines, applicable directives, and accessibility standards.
• Conducts analysis of website and social media channels using analytical tools to measure traffic and usage and prepares analytical reports and statistics that communicate key findings that support content development and issues management.
• Writes, edits, and designs a broad range of communication products to support internal and external initiatives (i.e., internal communications, external announcements, speaking remarks and other informational products) ensuring a consistent presentation format.
• Provides editorial and writing services for reports, statements, correspondence, and other documents, editing and proofreading for style, format, and language.
• Monitors and tracks inbound stakeholder email inquiries and drafts replies for signoff.
• Participates in the planning and coordination of internal and external stakeholder events including contributing to the development of key messages and tactics.
• Contributes to the development of internal policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
• Coordinates and manage all French language translation requirements with the service provider.

Qualifications

• Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in digital media, social media, or communications.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong writing skills, with the ability to synthesize technical information into compelling stories that resonate with target audiences.
• Proficiency in social media and digital platforms, including LinkedIn, X, and Microsoft SharePoint. Knowledge of social media communications theories, tools, techniques, processes, and best practices and various social media platforms (e.g., X, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.).
• Knowledge of communications principles, methods, practices, and techniques. Research, writing and editing skills, including knowledge of how language impacts messaging and tone and the ability to communicate in writing in a wide variety of mediums.
• Knowledge of proper English grammar and usage, as well as appropriate Canadian Press and plain language writing styles.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and legislation (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2009).
• Experience with content creation and graphic design tools, such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator or Photoshop.
• Knowledge of analytical tools such as Google Analytics to analyze usage of website and social media channels; to monitor and ensure relevance of content.
• Knowledge of marketing software such as Mail Chimp and Survey Monkey.
• Proficient with various computer systems and software programs including MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, SharePoint), database management and various website and social media content tools.
• A creative mindset and an entrepreneurial spirit, with the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Self-driven and able to work independently, as well as collaboratively as part of a cross-functional team.
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a variety of team members, colleagues, and other staff in all capacities.
• A meticulous eye for detail, strong organizational, planning, and time-management abilities to be able to produce multiple products simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Public sector experience is an asset.

Application

To apply for this position, please email your resume to HR@buildingonfund.ca.  We thank you for your interest in the Building Ontario Fund. Applicant selection is based on, but not limited to technical competence, in-depth experience in relevant sectors and educational background.  Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part of the recruitment process.

At Building Ontario Fund, we are committed to diversity, transparency and inclusion.  We believe our strength comes from having a team with the right diverse skills and abilities selected through a merit-based competitive process.  We actively encourage applications from people regardless of nationality, religion gender, race, disability or sexual orientation.