Strategic Advisor to Public Affairs and Communications (Media Relations)

Role Overview

The Strategic Advisor to Public Affairs and Communications will collaborate with the Director of Public Affairs to coordinate strategic mandates, propose media relations and public affairs strategies, and conduct research to develop the organization’s positions in the public space.

What You Will Do

The role will involve coordinating various strategic and transversal mandates, proposing media relations and public affairs strategies, conducting research, developing content strategies, and acting as a spokesperson on behalf of the organization.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of the media, current communication methods, and social media strategies, with a high degree of autonomy and proactivity in media relations.

Requirements

• Hold a degree in communication, public relations, or any other relevant discipline or combination of disciplines
• Possess a minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of relevant experience in the functions of the position
• Have an excellent command of both French and English, both orally and in writing
• Possess a deep understanding of the media, current communication methods, including different platforms and digital media
• Be able to demonstrate expertise in social media strategies
• Have a high degree of autonomy and demonstrate proactivity in media relations
• Anticipate the impact of a decision on the organization’s reputation and evaluate a complex environment
• Be a team player able to coordinate multiple projects at once, manage stress and priorities well
• Have a strong capacity for research, analysis, synthesis, and writing

Benefits

• Flexible 35-hour workweek schedule in hybrid mode
• Stimulating, benevolent, and collaborative work environment
• Mobilizing organization that stands out year after year for the engagement of its teams
• Opportunity to fully utilize expertise in a work environment that values best practices and professional development
• Range of social benefits, including employee assistance program, health and well-being program, reimbursement for certain physical activities, professional association membership, defined-benefit pension plan, group insurance, and more…