Public information officer Jobs in Toronto, ON

Public Affairs Coordinator for financial markets regulatory client, downtown Toronto.

Marberg Job Number :  2433.

Job Type :  Temporary.

Initial Term :  From January 6, 2025 to March 31, 2025, with anticipated longer term extension, subject to client business requirements.

Compensation : From $38 per hour to $40 per hour, according to experience.

Regular Work Hours :  7.0 hours per day not including 1 hour unpaid lunch break, to be worked during regular business hours, Monday to Friday (35.0 work hours per week).

Work Location :  Hybrid - combination of 2 days remote-based and 3 days onsite at client's downtown Toronto office, on PATH and near TTC station.

Responsibilities Summary :

To provide high-quality strategic and logistical support to communications team, and across the organization. Will work with senior Public Affairs management to contribute to operational excellence and success of the team.

• Prepare and draft media releases.
• Monitor and respond to media reporting and mailbox.
• Gather information and prepare technically accurate and concise media products, demonstrating a full understanding of topical issues, risks and developing trends.
• Provide logistical support for publications, including calendarizing team schedules, events and participation.
• Monitor traditional and social media, as well as other online information sources, to quickly identify analyze and provide recommendations on risks and opportunities.
• Contribute to weekly and special reports and analysis on sector developments and implications.
• Anticipate and prepare for emerging issues related to new policy and legislation, providing well-informed advice to management and senior leadership on risk mitigation, anticipated stakeholder reactions, and appropriate communications considerations for a regulatory organization.
• Work closely with department colleagues to deliver an integrated, multifaceted communications approach on organizational changes, events and initiatives.
• Additional strategic level public affairs and communications specialist responsibilities as required.

Qualifications :

Education : Undergraduate Degree in Communications, Journalism or Political Science.

Professional Cs : Completion of the Canadian Securities Course or similar industry related courses an asset.

Preferred Work Experience : Communications, media or public affairs administrative experience is a requirement. Regulator or governmental body experience an asset.

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