Sr. Communications Specialist to lead project communications and communications material for Ongoing Modernization Initiative

Job Type: Contract
Positions to fill: 1
Start Date: Jan 17, 2022
Job End Date: Mar 31, 2022
Pay Rate: Hourly: Negotiable
Job ID: 113943
Location: Ottawa
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Our valued public sector is seeking a Sr. Communications Specialist to lead project communications and communications material for Ongoing Modernization Initiative related to Technical Debt Reduction

Tasks (Including but not limited to):
  • Develop Communications Strategies and Plans through a common approach;
  • Manage and execute communication initiatives and projects as requested, working in close collaboration with executive sponsors and departmental stakeholders;
  • Provide advice, support and consultation to senior staff, key stakeholders to achieve strategic communication initiatives and goals;
  • Design and support programs and activities that are aligned to existing IRCC management frameworks and project plans and sustainable;
  • Develop and maintain stakeholder engagement deliverables;
  • Provide assistance with stakeholder engagements activities;
  • Plan and execute stakeholder engagement sessions;
  • Plan and execute communication sessions;
  • Proactively address and respond to communication issues by bringing key stakeholders together to assess root causes and performance gaps and recommend appropriate interventions;
  • Create presentations for executives (Directors, Director Generals, Assistant Deputy Ministers, Associate Deputy Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Vice Presidents, Chief Information Officers (CIO), Chief Operating Officers or Presidents or equivalents) as required
  • Deliver presentations and workshops to executives