All jobs within 50 km around Waterfront Communities-The Island

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language

Education: Candidates need standard educational qualifications such as a Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: Candidates should have experience of 1 to less than 7 months

Location: Stouffville, ON
Shifts: Day, Evening, Weekend, Early Morning, Morning

Physical Requirements:

• The candidates should be adept at handling repetitive tasks
• The candidates should be capable of managing heavy loads efficiently
• The candidates should be physically fit and able to handle demanding tasks
• The candidates should be willing to work overtime as required
• The candidates should be skilled at working under pressure
• The candidates should be capable of lifting more than 45 kg (100 lbs) comfortably

Other Requirements:

• The candidates should be flexibility and hardworking
• The candidates should be team players, fostering collaboration and effective communication

Candidate Status:

• Candidate must be a Canadian Citizen or temporary or permanent resident of Canada
• Candidate must have legal authorization (Work Permit) to work in Canada
• If Candidates are unable to fulfill above mentioned requirements, don’t apply for the position

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to load, unload, and transport construction materials and mix, pour, and spread materials
• The candidates should be able to assist heavy equipment operators and assist in drilling and blasting rock on construction sites
• The candidates should be able to assist in framing houses, erecting walls, and building roofs and clean and pile salvaged materials
• The candidates should be able to perform routine maintenance work and clean and lubricate cranes
• The candidates should be able to perform pre-operational inspection, and calculate crane capacities and weight to prepare for rigging and hoisting

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your Resume) through the below-mentioned details

By email
[email protected]

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates need standard educational qualifications such as Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience: Candidates should have experience of 3 to less than 5 years

Candidate Status:

• Candidate must be a Canadian Citizen or temporary or permanent resident of Canada
• Candidate must have legal authorization (Work Permit) to work in Canada
• If Candidates are unable to fulfill above mentioned requirements, don’t apply for the position

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to inspect and test mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions
• The candidates should be able to inspect motors in operation, road test motor vehicles, and test automotive systems and components
• The candidates should be able to adjust, repair, or replace parts and components of automotive systems
• The candidates should be able to diagnose faults and malfunctions and confirm findings with the supervisor to determine whether to repair or replace the unit
• The candidates should be able to repair or replace mechanical units or components
• The candidates should be able to test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer’s specifications
• The candidates should be able to perform scheduled maintenance service
• The candidates should be able to test and adjust units to specifications
• The candidates should be able to complete reports to record problems and work performed
• The candidates should be able to review work orders and discuss work with the supervisor

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your Resume) through the below-mentioned details

By email
[email protected]

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language

Education: Candidates need standard educational qualifications such as a Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: Candidates should have experience of 2 to less than 3 years
Credentials: Forklift Operator Certification and Fall Arrest Protection Training Course

Location: Woodbridge, ON
Shifts: Day, Weekend
Transportation information: Public transportation is available
Work setting: Warehouse

Physical Requirements:

• The candidates should be able to work in a fast-paced environment, be comfortable with performing repetitive tasks, and work under pressure
• The candidates should be able to handle heavy loads, meet tight deadlines, and be capable of handling physically demanding tasks
• The candidates should have good manual dexterity, demonstrate attention to detail, and have good hand-eye coordination
• The candidates should be able to bend, crouch, and kneel as required, manage a large workload, and have the ability to distinguish between colors
• The candidates should be comfortable with sitting for extended periods and be able to handle a combination of sitting, standing, and walking
• The candidates should be comfortable with standing for extended periods

Other Requirements:

• The candidates should demonstrate adaptability, be collaborative, and exhibit efficiency
• The candidates should be goal-oriented, hardworking, and demonstrate integrity
• The candidates should be outgoing, maintain a positive attitude, and be proactive
• The candidates should be quick learners, have good time management skills, and demonstrate dependability
• The candidates should have excellent oral communication, be reliable, and be a team player
• The candidates should have efficient interpersonal skills, be organized, and be flexible

Candidate Status:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary foreign workers of Canada are eligible for this position
• International Candidates who don’t have a valid Canadian work permit also can apply

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to load, unload, and move products and materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment, operate a variety of equipment to load, unload, and move materials and products, and ship orders
• The candidates should be able to pick orders and stock, weigh materials and goods, and make labels and attach them to goods
• The candidates should be able to wrap goods, pack and unpack goods, and sort, crate, and stack goods
• The candidates should be able to install, lash, and secure goods, store cargo and materials, and transport and distribute materials and goods
• The candidates should be able to organize and maintain inventory, and organize inventories using computerized inventory control systems

Benefits:

• The candidates will get health care plan

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your Resume) through the below-mentioned details

By email
[email protected]

We are looking for a Software Engineer for the Collateral Management Technology (CMFT) IT group in support of the Collateral Management & Funding businesses.

Is this role right for you? In this role you will:

• Works closely with customers, Business Analysts, and team members to understand business requirements that drive the analysis and design of quality technical solutions.
• Involved in the full systems life cycle and is responsible for designing, coding, testing, implementing, and supporting applications software that is delivered on time and within budget.
• Makes recommendations towards the development of new code or reuse of existing code
• Responsibilities may also include participation in component and data architecture design, performance monitoring and product evaluation.
• Provides guidance and training to less experienced analysts and programmers.
• Provides front-line application support and coordination when application problems occur.
• Participates in the evaluation of production logs and System Service Requests of high complexity and identifies actions to be taken to accomplish successful resolution to problem logs and deployment of new enhancements to the field.
• Assists in Integrated System Test (IST) by supporting the test plan, test case validation and execution.
• Provides the production support of global FI REPO trading platform
• Liaisons with external vendors, product users, operations staff, technical support groups and other development teams in all phases of development project activities and production support activities.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We’d love to work with you if you have:

• Experience with Oracle & Sybase database and Unix/Linux platforms
• 7 experience with OOP Programming, Java, Enterprise Edition Java - J2EE
• Must have experience with spring, spring boot, spring integration frameworks
• Experience with Agile methodologies Angular, Vue JavaScript, HTML, CSS
• Java streaming experience with Kafka, Elastic Search
• Experience with capital market trading platform, ION REPO platform, are strong asset
• Exposure to Python is an asset
• Proficient with Unix Tools, shell scripting (Bash, Perl, Python, etc.), SQL queries, PL/SQL, and SQL Loader - or equivalent
• Experience with enterprise integration tools and extract, transformation, and load (ETL) tools a very strong asset
• Experience with DevOps, version control system such as Bitbucket, Jenkins

What's in it for you?

• We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
• We provide you with the tools and technology needed to create beautiful customer experiences.
• You'll get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders, who have hailed from top technology companies around the world
• Onsite cafeteria.
• Dress codes don't apply here, being comfortable does.
• We offer a competitive total rewards package that includes a base salary, a performance bonus, company matching programs (pension & profit sharing), generous vacation, personal & sick days, personal development funding, maternity leave top-up, parental leave and much more.

#LI-Hybrid

#ScotiaTechnology

As an Administrative Associate you will be responsible for contributing to the overall success of one or more Wealth Advisors by ensuring a high level of client service achieved by effective administration and day-to-day trading of their business. 
  
IS THIS ROLE RIGHT FOR YOU

In the role you will:
 

• Ensure effective client administration by managing all administrative processes and escalations requiring investigation
• Consistently demonstrate high levels of client service by:
  • supporting the advisor in regular reviews of portfolios including entering client trades as directed by the client or Advisor and identifying client needs
  • responding to client inquiries, resolving issues and effecting client transactions in a timely and responsive manner
• Provide marketing assistance by coordinating materials, events, and seminars to increase/identify opportunities to grow assets and/or revenue
• Support the growth of the business by managing tracking reports for Wealth Advisors to review targets, recommendations, and financial plans/concepts  
• Build effective working relationships across various departmental and business line contacts by actively collaborating and sharing knowledge and experience

 
DO YOU HAVE THE SKILLS
We would love to work with you if you have:
 

• Experience in the securities industry
• Already duly registered as an Investment Representative (IR) with CIRO
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Strong organizational skills 
• Ability to take initiative, work independently and meet deadlines
• Meticulous attention to detail and excellent time management skills
• Exceptional client service skills

 
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
 

• At ScotiaMcLeod we help employees build their futures – where they can be themselves, and win together. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion and a performance-oriented culture that includes coaching, learning, and development – there are endless possibilities. At ScotiaMcLeod– you can make an impact. You help make the futures of our 25 million customers happen. You can find your future here.
• The opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization where you are surrounded by a collaborative team of innovative thinkers. 
• An organization committed to making a difference in our communities– for you and our clients.
• An inclusive working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity and celebrates success. 
• Learning and Development – free access to Scotia Academy to upskill and develop your skills.

This position ensures completion of day-to-day facility tasks to support the operation of the work environment for all CTC employees at Retail City (75 Barber Greene Rd). Daily tasks include general building maintenance, housekeeping support and coordination, equipment maintenance, meeting room management, parking lot management, vendor management, office supplies replenishment and facilitating on-site employee communications. This role assumes overall responsibility for all maintenance related issues, specializing in providing second level support for electrical, HVAC, plumbing, lighting, furniture repairs and reconfiguration, carpet cleaning and repairs, blind installation and repairs, locks and doors, key inventory tracking, cafeteria appliances and equipment , kitchen and pantry appliances and equipment including vending machines, coffee machines, microwaves, fridges, dish washers, etc. in all facets of troubleshooting and maintenance.

• Maintain and troubleshoot all tenant hosted facility building systems (general and emergency).

• Perform regular floor inspections to proactively identify space, furniture, fixtures or equipment in need of repair and/or maintenance.

• Contact appropriate contractors to facilitate repairs and work with external resources to facilitate equipment servicing. 

• Coordinate on site housekeeping staff, to ensure first class housekeeping standards are maintained.

• Implement employee awareness programs for Green and Sustainable waste management and recycling programs.

• Coordination of all meeting room facilities and responsible for booking, physical set-up and operation of meeting space according to client requirements.

• Receive, process and validate Help Desk service requests received.

• Respond to afterhours emergency calls related to physical building, building environment, or building systems such as light and power, domestic and chilled water, HVAC or Life Safety.  

• Supervise installers and movers for large scale project moves and record any deficiencies. 

What you bring

• Related trade or technical experience

• Experience working with external contractors and resources.

• Knowledge of building codes and requirements is an asset.

• Proven ability to assess situations and take necessary actions to resolve.

• Customer-centric attitude with a demonstrated track record of providing excellent customer service to both internal and external clients.

• strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced work environment.

• Project management experience an asset.

• Exceptional communication skills.

#LI-SH1

The Data Engineering team at Kobo is responsible for extracting raw data from a variety of sources into the Kobo ecosystem, transforming it, and providing it to stakeholders for further use. We use a modern tech stack to efficiently handle data sources of different kinds, work closely with other Kobo teams as well as external parties, and focus on building robust, scalable solutions for the large datasets we work with. We are continually striving toward unlocking more potential out of data sources and enabling other Kobo teams to harness its full potential in decision making and product building.

Responsibilities:

• Create & document efficient data pipelines (ETL/ELT)  moving raw data from a variety of sources, through transformation, to cleaned datasets in Cloud services.
• Write and optimize complex transformation operations on large data sets.
• Be able to communicate with business and then transform datasets and map them to business-friendly datasets for consumption.
• Work with other teams (Finance, Marketing, Customer Support, etc.) to gather requirements, enable them to access curated datasets, and empower them to understand and contribute to our data processes.
• Design and implement data retrieval, storage, and transformation systems at scale.
• Understand and implement data lineage, data governance, and data quality practices.
• Create tooling to help with day-to-day tasks.
• Exhibit ownership over data quality from end-to-end.
• Introduce new tools and technologies to the teammates through research and POCs.
   

The Ideal Candidate:

• One who takes ownership and accountability for their work and the needs of their team.
• A generalist who can jump on any problem where no level of work is beneath them.
• A problem solver at heart.
• Skilled in failing fast, iterating, and improving.
• Believer of automation, reducer of toil.
• Self-motivated to continually learn, improve, and be better.
• One who enjoys sharing knowledge & mentoring other team members.
• Highly adaptive to changes, fun and supportive.
• Motivated, creative, organized with attention to detail.
   

Must Haves:

• Advanced experience ( ~5 years ) with Python and SQL.
• Experience with dbt / DataForm
• Experience with RabbitMQ and Kubernetes
• Experience working in hybrid environments (GCP / Azure / AWS & on-prem) and, specifically with storage, database, and distributed processing services.
• Experience working with REST APIs and Python data tools (Pandas/SQLAlchemy).
• Experience building ETL and data pipelines with an orchestration tool (Airflow/Dagster/Prefect).
• Ability to read and understand existing code/scripts/logic.
• Experience with an IaC tool (Terraform).
• Comfortable with using a terminal/ssh /Powershell/Bash, code versioning, branching / git.
• Experience managing a project backlog and working cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively on a self-organizing team with minimal supervision.
• Initiative in communicating with co-workers, asking questions and learning.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
   

Nice to Haves:

• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins/Github/Gitlab).
• Experience with stream-processing systems (Storm/Flume/Kafka).
• Experience with schema design and dimensional data modeling.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.

We are looking for a dedicated and proactive individual to join us and lead our Infrastructure Vulnerability Management program. You will oversee the development, enhancement and document of Vulnerability Management tools and processes. We will look to you to help create the external attack surface asset mapping strategy to protect TD's critical assets. In addition, you will act as a liaison between the security team and business partners to facilitate communication and collaboration and drive a culture of proactive vulnerability management. 

Meaningful work is fueled by meaningful performance and career development conversations with your manager. Here's some of what you may be asked to perform:

Responsibilities

• Manage vulnerabilities across asset domains, including infrastructure, applications, Cloud, and COTS.
• Develop the external attack surface asset mapping strategy to guardrail critical assets.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure seamless data flow and accurate reporting.
• Manage complex concurrent vulnerability management initiatives in an efficient manner. 
• Partner with the Infrastructure Vulnerability Management teams and other stakeholders to develop the future VM state across the bank.
• Provide the consulting services for automated patching solution, exception process, patching SLA, and patching governance.
• Strategize and formulate the automated processes for technology asset owners to onboard assets to VM program, self-served reporting, and expedited patching validation.
• Partner with Engineering team for tooling Proof of Concept support and implement recommended tools for Infrastructure Vulnerability Management program.
• Strategize and formulate the unified risk scoring methodology across both infrastructure and applications realm.
• Establish and maintain the security metrics and reporting mechanisms to monitor and communicate the status and progress of vulnerability management initiatives.
• Foster strong working relationships across various business units, ensuring alignment and support for vulnerability management efforts.
• Provide guidance and support to business units in understanding and addressing vulnerabilities.
• Educate and influence employees at all levels to prioritize security and participate in vulnerability mitigation.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions to enhance the effectiveness of the vulnerability management program.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of relevant experience within any of the following areas: Infrastructure Vulnerability Management, Cloud or Application Security.
• Completion of a University Degree or equivalent program in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or similar field
• Experience driving priorities for patching team and hosting areas patching (VMWare, Firmware, etc.)
• Experience with ServiceNow reporting product.
• Hands-on experience with JIRA, Confluence and Tableau.
• Advanced knowledge of scripting language, such as python.
• Ability to influence and negotiate with others using soft skills in a matrixed environment.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in and lead complex, comprehensive or large projects and initiatives.
• Ability to apply agile methodology & accurate logic and common sense in making decisions.
• Ability to quickly analyze large amounts of information and formulate action plans based on that analysis.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills and ability to articulate and present information to all levels of management and staff.

Certifications

• Possess one or more of security certifications, such as CISSP, CCSP, or CRISC

Job Description:

Reporting to the Manager of the Confronting Anti-Black Racism Unit, the Support Assistant B will be a part of an administrative support team, providing assistance to the Confronting Anti-Black Racism Unit in the Community Resources Section, including key initiatives in relation to the Toronto Action Plan to Confront Anti-Black Racism areas.

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs varied administrative tasks involving the preparation, research, analysis, summary and reconciliation of data and the control and expedition of documents, data, revenues and cash.

• Assesses and analyses data and prepares and processes documents/statistical summaries/reports etc. 

• Drafts and distributes correspondence on behalf of Community Resources staff.

• Checks work for accuracy and conformity with regulations, policy and procedures.

• Corrects/resolves outstanding/incorrect items, identifying issues and recommends solutions. 

• Performs complex calculations.

• Directs, coordinates, schedules and trains assigned staff, checking and verifying work of assigned staff for accuracy.

• Operates office equipment and computers utilizing a variety of software packages, applying speed and skill. 

• Prepares presentation material, documents and reports, utilizing detailed layout and formatting.

• Co-ordinates and maintains a complex record/retrieval system. 

• Monitors, orders and maintains supplies/resource materials and equipment for unit and/or other locations.

• Responds to e-mails, telephone and in-person inquiries from senior staff, the public, agencies and other levels of government utilizing in-depth knowledge of procedures, regulations and criteria as it relates to the Community Resources Initiatives.

• Reviews, accepts or rejects material/applications from the public, ensuring all criteria have been met.

• Receives and pays out cash and cheques, controls, monitors and balances petty cash, prepares bank deposits, withdrawals, reconciliations and processes/checks financial payments, tracks and submits monthly PCard transactions and receipts. 

• Assists with budget administration for unit, including processing of vendor invoices.

• Co-ordinates meetings, events and schedules, including equipment booking and arranging business travel, such as conference registration and accommodations.

• Takes/transcribes minutes and provides on-site support to events.

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Considerable experience performing clerical and administrative duties, including taking meeting minutes, drafting email communications and tracking of payments.

2. Considerable experience using various software packages including Microsoft Office software (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access), SAP, WebEx and various data management software (i.e. Canva and Request for Purchasing Goods & Services (RPGS) system).

3. Considerable experience creating and formatting large complex documents, reports, charts, spreadsheets, presentations, contact and document logs and databases.

4. Experience supporting Black communities in various settings including civic engagement and community mobilisation.

You must also have:

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to compose correspondence, memoranda and transcribing minutes.

• Excellent organizational, analytical, problem solving and multi-tasking skills with the ability to be flexible and assess priorities, work within tight time constraints and meet deadlines.

• Excellent customer service skills, interpersonal and conflict management skills, with the ability to take initiative.

• Ability to deal effectively with all levels of staff, senior management, councillors, the public and external contacts in person, by telephone and in writing.

• Ability to work both cooperatively within a team and independently under time constraints.

• Ability to exercise independent judgement and discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive information.

• Knowledge of general statistical techniques and practices, with the ability to make calculations accurately.

• Familiarity with governmental policies and procedures, related legislation, municipal government operations, council proceedings and political issues.

• Occasional ability to work evenings and weekends, as required.

• Ability to support Toronto Public Service values and a workplace culture that champions equity, diversity, and inclusion.

• Working knowledge of the Toronto Action Plan to Confront Anti-Black Racism and issues/solutions in relation to the Toronto’s Black communities is considered an asset.

Posting Period: 05-JUL-2024 to 12-JUL-2024

• Posting Period: 27-May-2024 to 31-July-2024

Major Responsibilities:
 

Under the supervision of the Captain, the Deckhand is required to perform duties of a varied nature on a vessel which include:

• Handles mooring lines and assists in the mooring of vessels.
• Performs general maintenance and related work as assigned on vessels, ramps and docks.
• Assists passengers getting on and off the vessel.
• Provides information to the public and responds to public enquiries.
• May be required to load and unload freight.
• May be required to collect tickets from passengers boarding the vessel and counts passengers, when required

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Experience and versatility on marine vessels.

2. Must be in possession of a valid MED A2 (Marine Emergency Duty Certificate) or DVS A2 (Domestic Vessel Safety Certificate)

3. Must be in possession of a valid Marine Basic First Aid

4. Must be in possession of a valid Marine Medical Certificate

You must also have:

• Ability to handle freight and assist passengers boarding and leaving vessel.
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the public.
• Must be familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Marine Occupational Safety & Health (MOSH) regulations that apply to this work.
• Must be physically capable of performing lifesaving and emergency duties.
• A Certificate of Fitness as prescribed by Transport Canada may be required.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
• Must be available to work shift/weekend/overtime.

• Posting Period:  05-Jul-2024 to 26-Jul-2024

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The Strategic Public and Employee Communications (SPEC) Division delivers effective marketing and communications to the public and City staff. Through a centralized, centres of excellence approach that nurtures growth and opportunities for its staff, SPEC will focus on proactive storytelling that puts the City, and its divisions – as partners – at the centre. Integrated communications and marketing activities will align with the broader

organizational strategy and drive measurable impact.

SPEC, a high-performing and fast-paced division, is currently seeking a highly-skilled Senior Communications Advisor to join the division’s Public Education, Marketing & Creative Centre of Excellence. Successful candidates are seasoned communicators with a track record that clearly demonstrate creative communications approaches, are comfortable leading teams and have experience with issues management strategies and emergency communications. They will not shy away from challenges, will build and maintain strong relationships, have high political acumen, seek out unique communications opportunities, anticipate and manage risk, advocate for continuous improvement, be passionate storytellers for Toronto and commit to going above and beyond in service delivery and innovation.

Applicants interested in other Centres of Excellence are encouraged to apply for future opportunities. You will be prompted to indicate your preference in your application.

Major Responsibilities for all Senior Communications Advisor positions across SPEC Centre of Excellence Teams:

• Builds collaborative relationships with senior management, partner divisions, other interested parties, and staff across SPEC division to ensure effective implementation of communication tactics and to have oversight over emerging issues.
• Provides timely and knowledgeable strategic communications leadership and counsel as well as direction to City divisions on both a proactive and reactive basis.
• Provides strategic communication leadership after hours while on standby, after business hours and on weekends as directed.
• Responds in a timely manner to media and other requests for information on City programs and services and provides communications leadership when incidents or emergencies take place after hours.
• Monitors Council and Committee agendas and directives, interested parties, other municipalities, federal and provincial government announcements and legislation and media coverage to determine impact on the City and provides counsel to divisional management.
• Creates benchmarks and adopts a strategic approach that considers industry best practices to ensure communications are rooted in measurement and strategy.
• Manages and oversees the delivery of strategic communications/issues management services for highly sensitive, high-profile and contentious matters that have city-wide implications.
• Mentors and supervises staff within the division to promote best practices, provide advice and to establish a professional and well-respected communications service.

Public Education, Marketing and Creative Centre of Excellence team:

The Public Education, Marketing and Creative Centre of Excellence is responsible for creating compelling narratives to inform and educate the public through traditional, paid social and digital advertising campaigns and creative treatments to achieve strategic objectives. The Senior Communications Advisor needs to be a creative, out of the box thinker and storyteller.

Major Responsibilities:

• Embraces innovation and excels at visual storytelling while working to reach diverse audiences.
• Writes strong and compelling headlines and messaging.
• Creates and executes integrated marketing campaigns including measuring results
  and reporting.
• Brings complex ideas and information to life in accessible ways.
• Leads and collaborates to drive forward team’s annual objectives and special projects.
• Digital content creation, as well as working with third-party creatives and/or videographers, photographers or other vendors.
• Strengthens the City’s brand voice and identity.

Media Relations and Issues Management Centre of Excellence team:

The Media Relations and Issues Management Centre of Excellence is responsible for developing and delivering media relations and issues management strategies and activities for the City. The Senior Communications Advisor will provide leadership and counsel to the City including leading communications responses for reputational issues, providing crisis communications expertise, leading in rapid response situations and developing collaborative relationships across the organization.

Major Responsibilities:

• Leads a variety of complex programs and projects.
• Identifies and anticipates reputational risks, monitors and advises on emerging issues that can affect the City's brand and the achievement of its goals.
• Develops and operationalizes communication strategies that protect and/or enhance the City's reputation and ensures senior City officials are prepared in advance to respond to challenges.
• Provides communications leadership when events, major incidents, rapid response situations or declared emergencies as directed, working quickly and effectively across all platforms in challenging conditions.
• Serving as a spokesperson and conducting media training for key spokespeople.

Strategy and Relationships Centre of Excellence team:

The Strategy and Relationships Centre of Excellence is responsible for providing strategic, expert communications leadership to City staff including leading proactive and innovative strategy development and planning, project management, anticipating and coordinating strategic communications needs against corporate objectives and priorities, developing collaborative relationships, and monitoring and measuring results.

Major Responsibilities:

• Identifies, develops, and implements strategic and innovative, large-scale, multi-channel communications plans that detail results-oriented action plans that consider both internal and external proactive and reactive strategies, issue management, digital and media strategies and tactics that are rooted in measurement and strategy.
• Leads the development of overall strategy, the execution of communications campaigns and the management of budget to ensure corporate-wide issues are effectively managed.

• Project manages and measures and evaluates work while reporting out regularly to senior leaders.
• Leads and co-ordinates project teams to ensure that all communications strategies and corporate-wide issues are managed effectively.
• Works closely with senior City leaders and staff to build strong relationships and establish clear priorities.

Key Qualifications of all Senior Communications Advisor positions across SPEC Centre of Excellence Teams:

1. Post-secondary education in a discipline pertinent to the job function, such as Journalism, Communications, Marketing or combined equivalent of education and experience.
2. Extensive experience in a Corporate Communications, Public Affairs or Marketing environment in a major public or private sector organization.
3. Extensive experience in proactive and responsive strategic communications, media relations, issues management and crisis communications and experience providing advice to senior staff and officials in these areas.
4. Extensive experience in developing effective strategies to make data and evidence informed decisions for ongoing media, social media and issues monitoring, research, and analysis, pivoting as necessary and capturing lessons learned.
5. Proven ability to provide leadership to communications, staff and other interested parties.
6. Proven ability to influence and build collaborative relationships across a broad spectrum of stakeholders, both internal and external to the organization.
7. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with a high degree of discretion and professionalism.
8. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to work in a high-volume, high-stress and politically sensitive environment, while delivering a high-volume of projects under tight deadlines.
9. Superior oral and written communication skills along with proven and excellent writing and editing skills for media and other audiences.
10. Knowledge of outreach techniques for diverse audiences including multilingual and specialized media and community organizations, applying an inclusive and culturally sensitive lens to communications.
11. A team player, with a passion for serving the people of Toronto and telling the City’s stories.
12. A proven storyteller who has passion and experience for bringing together compelling narratives that resonate with people.
13. Training in Incident Management System (IMS) and knowledge of emergency management best practices is considered an asset.
14. Experience as a media spokesperson an asset.