Senior Officer, Communications and Marketing (Toronto, Ottawa or Montreal)

Job Requisition ID : 10607

Position Status : Permanent Full Time

Position Type : Hybrid

Office Location : Ottawa (ON); Montreal (QC); Toronto (ON)

Travel Requirement : Frequent

Language Designation : Bilingual

Language Skill Levels (Read / Write / Speak) : CBC

Salary : Our salaries generally range from $ 70354.2 to $ 87942.74 and are based on qualifications and experience.

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose : to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration , connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done.

We have flexibility , in how, when, and where we work, within the boundaries of the business needs and the nature of your role.

Our leadership style is guided by trust , where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a permanent employee :

• Annual paid vacation.
• Annual individual performance incentive.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.

About the role

Join the External Affairs Team in the Communications & Marketing sector, in the senior officer, communications and Marketing position.

In this role, you will be part of the team delivering federal government visibility events as part of the Government of Canada’s communications objective of demonstrating how the National Housing Strategy is best supporting the housing affordability needs of people living in Canada.

What you’ll do :

• Support the Specialist in strategizing, planning, preparing, and executing visibility opportunities via various media events and announcements in different markets across Eastern Canada.
• Lead the development and implementation of communications products and logistics for virtual and / or on-site media events.
• Ensure quality control of all communications products related to ministerial events, announcements, and visibility opportunities.
• Ensure accurate reporting and data entry management.
• Manage relationships with vendors delivering services in support of visibility events.
• Manage time efficiently and effectively in order to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced ever-changing environment with tight deadlines.
• Participate in regular check-ins with CMHC project teams to review upcoming housing visibility and announcement opportunities.

What you should have :

• An undergraduate degree in a related field, such as communications, public relations, marketing, political science, public affairs, public administration, among others.
• A minimum of three years' experience in communications and / or public affairs.
• Strong oral and written communications skills in both official languages (English and French), with the ability to present information to a variety of audiences and influence outcomes.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organization skills.
• The availability and flexibility to travel across the country on a frequent basis and hold a valid driver’s license.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Housing industry knowledge, along with an understanding of Canada’s political system.

Posting closing date : Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply.

We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought and of people are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

What happens after you apply

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We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!