A Senior Communication Specialist to Develop a communications approach to generate common and well coordinated strategies within the public sector.

Our valued public sector client is seeking a Senior Communication Specialist to Develop a communications approach to generate common and well coordinated strategies within the public sector.

Background:

Our client is looking to hire one communications consultant to implement and coordinate the delivery of this project's work plan objectives and activities. The CCFM plays a vital role in providing a united front on major issues affecting Canada’s forests and forest sector. In collaboration with Indigenous partners, and stakeholders, the Council will:

• Promote the environmental reputation of the forest sector,
• Collaborate to improve wildland fire preparedness and response, and
• Foster forest sector innovation, especially in the growing bioeconomy.

Responsibilities:

• Establish a project performance plan which can be reviewed and approved by I-Net
• This would include development of a work plan, key priorities and performance metrics.
• Under the governance of the Task Team Chair and I-Net launch a formal process to develop a practical and accessible communications strategy that identifies audience segments specific to CCFM, outlines CCFM communications goals and priorities and sets out a detailed work plan for CCFM which includes related performance metrics.
• Establish clear links between the CCFM Communications Coordinator and existing CCFM Working Groups to ensure pan-CCFM collaboration and information sharing on all communication related activities.
• Develop an analysis of who is doing what communications about sustainable forest management, and forest-related issues in Canada and relevant markets.
• Carry out a CCFM communications product inventory to collate and develop a system to share all communications products produced within the last five years.
• Propose and review content (as appropriate) and suggest updates to the CCFM website to ensure it contains up-to-date information about the CCFM, work of Working Groups, Council structure and membership, contact information of CCFM members.

Must Haves:

• 10+ years experience as a Communications Consultant
• Must have a related Degree or Diploma and Relevant Certificate
• 3+ years experience in the natural resources sector such as forestry
• 2+ years of experience working with Public Relations.