The position requires a proven level of political acumen to interact with and support a Minister and senior government officials, as well as proficiency in media relations. If your skillset includes outstanding attention to detail, organizational and planning skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while building and maintaining relationships with colleagues, senior leaders, and vendors, this could be the job for you.
This position is part of our digital unit in our Communications Branch. For more information on the position, please contact Andrew Miller at andrew.d.miller@ontario.ca.
About Andrew:
Andrew is a people-focused leader with a track record of delivering outstanding results. He has more than 12 years' experience in strategic and digital communications within the Ontario Public Service. His coaching, problem solving and collaboration skills as a manager have helped MTO's digital unit establish a reputation for being a top performing team.
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What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role, you will:• Develop and maintain a ministry events strategy, framework, and protocols to support ministry goals
• Plan and lead tour strategies, public events, photo ops and video shoots, ensuring they align with corporate objectives and provide strategic communications advice
• Conduct briefing for minister's staff and stakeholders, lead the coordination and execution of events and tours and provide onsite support
• Research and evaluate emerging public/media issues, recommending proactive event planning
• Ensure event and tour strategies align with the broader corporate context and participate in broader communications planning
• Establish comprehensive e-binders for tours and Events, event notes, event location proposals and other and briefing materials, and coordinate logistical activities
• Conduct briefings for stakeholders and accompany officials to events, ensuring effective execution and providing support
• Maintain contact with stakeholders, assess needs, and advise on event planning
• Coordinate event suppliers, manage budgets, and evaluate service providers
• Contribute to communications strategies, focusing on events and tours
• Build effective relationships with external stakeholders and internal teams
• Provide input into medium and long-term planning exercises to seize opportunities
How do I qualify?
Stakeholder Engagement and Event Planning Skills:
• You have the ability to identify key stakeholders, trends, and interests to ensure that events are planned with relevance and credibility• You can apply creative thinking to research venues, propose visuals and plan event logistics to provide effective event briefings and support
• You can apply your knowledge of applicable legislation for event planning and management
Communication Skills:
• You demonstrate political acuity and verbal communication skills in providing strategic advice to senior officials and engaging with stakeholders• You demonstrate written communication and editing skills for preparing briefings and event materials
• You have the ability to translate technical material into accessible language
• You possess strong interpersonal skills fostering effective partnerships and relationships
Strategic Thinking and Project Management Skills:
• You can apply strategic planning and thinking skills for event coordination• You can demonstrate strong attention to detail, and organization while effectively managing competing priorities
• You can demonstrate proactive analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills for identifying and resolving issues
• You can demonstrate experience troubleshooting and problem solving in high-pressure situations and on tight deadlines
• You can apply project management, team leadership, and organizational skills for managing concurrent events and projects
Procurement and Budget Management Skills:
• You have the ability to apply procurement practices and budget policies related to event planning• You have experience in securing vendors, including audiovisual suppliers, and managing logistics for events