Digital Communications Specialist

Come and showcase your exceptional digital media skills and develop creative communication products to support the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services communications plans and initiatives.

What can I expect to do in this role?

• Lead and manage assigned creative projects, including planning, designing, developing, implementing and evaluating.
• Contribute to the development of project schedules, priorities, timelines and milestone reporting requirements.
• Work with branch colleagues and clients to create content (including text, video, photo, graphic and multimedia) within demanding timeframes.
• Lead and support digital communication initiatives with a focus on internal platforms (e.g. digital displays, e-newsletters, intranet content).
• Provide advice and support the use of social media content and tools, and digital and web technologies, including the Newsroom, InsideOPS and Google Analytics.
• Liaise directly with ministry senior staff to seek direction, provide advice and develop accessible, user-friendly and cost-effective creative products.
• Provide video production and photography and editing services.

Location:Toronto

How do I qualify?

Technical Knowledge

You have:

• Advanced knowledge of digital media and creative design, social media tools and Internet trends and technologies to create informative, attractive and resonant content for the ministry's websites and channels.
• Knowledge and expertise using web tools such as Google Analytics and Ontario government corporate tools like Newsroom.
• Knowledge of current technologies, trends and best practices in the areas of videography, digital communications, social media and print/web design to ensure optimum use of digital media opportunities.
• Advanced knowledge of design/videography/photography principles, equipment and software such as Adobe products.
• Ability to acquire and apply knowledge of ministry programs, objectives and goals to provide advice and recommendations to program areas.

Communication (oral and written), Interpersonal and Presentation skills

• You have demonstrated ability to clarify client needs, provide counsel, edit web content and produce communications products.
• You can work across diverse teams and clients, and manage conflicting views on design.
• You can present drafts and final work to clients and management.

Other essential skills

• You possess research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• You have strong planning and project management skills.

Salary Range:$1,373.19 - $1,680.25 per week

Additional information:

· 1 Permanent, 25 Grosvenor St, Toronto, Toronto Region, General Screening Requirement

Note:

· In accordance with the Ontario Public Service Employment Screening Checks Policy, the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Please refer to the Additional Information / Address section above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.

You will be responsible for obtaining the criminal record check at your own expense and provide it, along with your written consent, to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), HR Service Delivery Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional screening checks as indicated in the Additional Information / Address section above that were not obtained directly by you. (Note: If a Vulnerable Sector Screening/Check is required, it must also be obtained in person at your local police service.)

A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.

Please apply online, only, by Monday, November 20, 2017, by visiting www.ontario.ca/careers and entering Job ID 111856 in the Job ID search field. Please follow the instructions to submit your application. Faxes are not being accepted at this time.

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. Recruitment Services staff will contact you within 48 hours. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with Ontario’s Human Rights Code.

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