Communications Coordinator (HYBRID)

About the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)

We’re here to help. When an injury or illness happens on the job, we move quickly to provide wage-loss benefits, medical coverage and support to help people get back to work. Funded by businesses, we also provide no-fault collective liability insurance and access to industry-specific health and safety information. We are one of the largest insurance organizations in North America covering over five million people in more than 300,000 workplaces across Ontario. For more information, visit wsib.ca.

At the WSIB, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• explore many career paths and follow your passion
• continuously learn and grow professionally
• be recognized for the great work you do
• participate in programs that support your health and wellbeing

You’ll also receive a competitive salary and may be eligible to participate in our health and dental plan.

We are establishing our new head office in London and looking to grow our team! Candidates located in this region will be given preference.

Our people have different ways of working and lifestyles. We’re committed to a mix of working in the office, in the field and from home. You have some flexibility in terms of where and how work gets done to help you balance your personal life and career goals.

This job may require travel to Toronto, or in other locations across Ontario for in office days, training, or events. In office days are typically held monthly. Travel reimbursement will be provided in accordance with WSIB policies.

Salary Grade: N06 From: $77,627.00

2 Temporary Opportunities up to 12 months.

Job Summary:

The Communications Coordinator will join a dynamic communications team. We are seeking a strong communicator looking to grow and develop by supporting the development and execution of communications strategies, reviewing program materials to ensure consistent use of brand standards, and coordinating the distribution of materials and correspondence. This role will also support communications plan document management, executing tactics, writing, editing and planning.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Manage executive correspondence and process on behalf of the President and Chair’s offices
   • Provide advice to senior management on appropriate responses to inquiries from labour and employer stakeholders, and government officials, that include politically sensitive issues, and developing WSIB policies.
   • Provide written responses to executive correspondence that reflect superior judgment and knowledge of WSIB’s corporate issues, procedures, issues, and labour relations sensitivities.
   • Prepare briefing material, template letters, presentations and reports for executive decision making.
2. Issues Management and Legislative Affairs
   • Monitor government policies and programs for WSIB implications.
   • Monitor and advise on legislative proceedings (question period, petitions, statements) to inform execution of issues management and communications strategies and executive level decision making.
   • Prepare responses to information requests originating from media coverage, Question Period, petitions, statements in the Legislature, other levels of government, stakeholders, reports, studies.
3. Communications Support
   • Monitor and provide daily reports to senior management on WSIB and labour related media coverage.
   • Exercise judgment in analyzing media coverage to determine appropriate WSIB response.
   • Support the implementation of communications products to meet reputation management strategies and objectives.

Job Requirements:

1. Education (Level and Specialty / Discipline):
   • Recognized degree or diploma in public relations, communications, political science, journalism, or similar field.
2. Experience (Years of Related Experience and Type of Experience):
   • 3-5 years experience in public relations, communications, government relations, issues management, government.
   • Project planning to manage multiple and concurrent projects varying in scope and complexity.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We respect and value the diversity of our people. We strive to create an environment where employees can be themselves and where our differences are celebrated.

We value and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating inclusive experiences for both our employees and prospective employees. We invite all interested individuals to apply. If you require accommodations in order to apply to this position please contact talentacquisitioncentre@wsib.on.ca. If you are invited to participate in the interview or assessment process, you can advise our Recruiter of your accommodation needs at that time.

Please visit our EDI Vision to learn more about what actions WSIB are taking to advance our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and to support all employees participating and contributing to their full potential.

Disclosing conflicts of interest

As public servants, employees at the WSIB have a responsibility to act in an ethical way at all times to create a respectful workplace and maintain public trust. Job applicants are required to disclose any circumstance that could result in a real, potential or perceived conflict of interest. A conflict of interest is any situation where your private interests may impair or be perceived to impair the decisions you make in your official capacity. This may include: political activity, directorship, other outside employment and certain personal relationships (e.g. with current WSIB employees, customers and/or stakeholders). If you have any questions about conflict of interest obligations and/or how to make a disclosure, please contact the Talent Acquisition Centre at talentacquisitioncentre@wsib.on.ca.

Privacy information

We collect personal information from your resume, application, cover letter and references under the authority of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997. The Talent Acquisition Centre and WSIB hiring parties will use this information to assess/validate your qualifications, determine if you meet the requirements of vacant positions and/or gather information relevant for recruitment purposes. If you have questions or concerns regarding the collection and use of your personal information, please contact the WSIB’s Privacy Office at privacy_office@wsib.on.ca. The Privacy Office cannot provide information about the status of your application.

As a precondition of employment, the WSIB requires that prospective candidates undergo a criminal records name check any time before or after they are hired.

To apply for this position, please submit your application by the closing date.

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