Corporate Communications Lead

Posting Start Date: February 27, 2025

Posting End Date: March 14, 2025

Contract Type - Full Time, Permanent

Flexible work arrangement: Hybrid

Work location: Burlington, ON

CH Site: Administration Office

Conservation Halton was created to protect, restore and manage the natural resources in our watershed but we have grown to become so much more. Today, we protect our communities and conserve our natural environment through planning, education and recreation and to support our partners in the creation of sustainable communities within our watershed.

We believe that diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives make us stronger. Conservation Halton is committed to be an equal opportunity employer, creating an inclusive work environment and encouraging employees to be their most authentic self, no matter their ethnic background, religious beliefs, age demographic, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical ability, mental health or general appearance.

Four years ago, Conservation Halton started a process of transformation through our strategic plan, Metamorphosis. That strategic plan was an important first step for us to better understand the needs of our community and lay the groundwork for what needed to be done. Metamorphosis has now reached its end, but it is more important than ever for us to plan for the future. Our new strategic plan, Momentum, positions us to use the improvements and achievements we have made to carry us into the future for a more green, resilient, connected tomorrow. We are looking to build our team with the kind of inspired, ambitious, and strategic people that are not satisfied with the status quo, are excited by the opportunity in every challenge and are driven by meaningful, measurable results. If you are looking to join an environmentally-focused and socially-conscious community organization, then we are looking for you!

Your Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Communications and Marketing, the Corporate Communications Lead plays a key role in supporting organizational priorities with a focus on corporate communications related to the Office of the CEO, Conservation Halton Foundation, Human Resources, hazard management and watershed strategies and is a member of the Conservation Halton crisis communications team. A key function of this role is to provide strategic communications support for stakeholder and public consultation sessions using creative approaches and leading industry standards.

With an intentional people-centric approach to drafting communications, this role will contribute to building brand awareness while maintaining clear, accurate and engaging content both internally and externally. This role will require a dynamic, proactive and responsive team player who feels at home serving as a public relations professional, storyteller, and content manager. This role will work closely with senior leaders in the organization and will consistently consult and collaborate with colleagues from other departments.

Responsibilities include:

• Crafting and executing communications plans, including media relations, crisis communications, internal and external communications such as annual reports, press releases, articles/op-eds for publications, consultation plans
• Working closely with key internal stakeholders to create and deliver effective communications strategies to support the public consultation process
• Prepare and execute communications related to government, stakeholder and public engagement as well as issue mitigation and responses
• Ensure consistent brand voice across all communication products, channels, and internal divisions
• Conduct relevant research and write, produce, and edit a variety of content including news releases, reports, website, blog posts, briefing notes, presentations, corporate videos and internal organizational emails
• Supporting the Communications and Marketing team with copy editing and advice on strategic planning and innovative communications approaches

Your Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a public affairs, corporate communications and/or marketing environment
• Minimum 1 year experience providing support and direction reviewing and editing others' work
• Minimum of 2 years experience dealing with media, crisis communications, supporting enterprise-wide and strategic project communications, government relations (municipal, provincial, or federal)
• Superior written communication skills and verbal skills, with solid knowledge of both grammar and the specialized requirements associated with strategic corporate communications and writing for digital media
• Dynamic, motivated and responsive team player who feels at home serving as a public relations professional, storyteller, content manager
• Understanding of different writing approaches and tactics and experience in editing, creating communication materials from scratch
• Comfortable communicating in both verbal and written format with elected officials, board members, stakeholders and senior leadership
• Ability to multitask, pivot quickly to meet deadlines or create products, and understand which communications tactics to use depending on the situation
• Ability to pivot from formal to direct writing approach/style
• Experience using discretion, diplomacy and tact when creating communications around sensitive, confidential, potentially contentious and political issues
• Knowledge, understanding, strategies, and technical skills required in the development execution, and evaluation of communications and stakeholder engagement plans
• Experience with supporting senior leaders, C-suite executives, media relations, media training, and issues management
  • Proficient with content management systems and mass email marketing systems
  • Demonstrated understanding of best practices in information architecture, navigation, user interfaces, usability, and accessibility standards (i.e. AODA, Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation [CASL])

Your Reward

• Starting salary of $76,951 (based on skills and qualifications) annually based on a 35-hour work week
• You will work in an inspiring setting with views of the Niagara Escarpment and no traffic lights for several miles
• You will work with a creative, talented and solutions-focused team
• You will work for an organization that provides flexible work arrangements and places tremendous value on professional development and wellness of its employees
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Participation in the OMERS defined benefit pension plan, with generous employer-matching
• Free access to Conservation Ontario parks
• Season passes and lift tickets for the Glen Eden ski and snowboard area
• Discounts on Conservation Halton services, food and merchandise

Our Core Values

Diversity and Inclusion - We endeavor to understand, accept and appreciate the value of our differences and encourage authenticity.

Learning and Innovation - We embrace the need for continuous improvement, the opportunity to learn from

others and the benefits of sharing knowledge.

Person-Centered Service - We make people a priority through customer-centred engagement, predictive problem-solving and high-quality service.

Collaboration - We seek out and trust in the skills, expertise and experience of others in order to achieve our common ambition.

Sustainability - We consider the environmental impact of everything we do and always keep future generations in mind when making decisions.

Integrity - We make decisions with accountability, transparency and a strong sense of personal responsibility for our choices and actions.

Resilience - We are positive and proud of our ability to quickly and effectively respond to change.

To Apply

Please email your application to careers@hrca.on.ca by March 14, 2025.

Your application should include:

1. Your resume and cover letter in one pdf document
2. Reference your name and the position title in the subject line

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Conservation Halton will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.