Advisor, Communications

Summary of Duties:

Reporting to the Chief of Staff, the Communications Advisor is responsible for providing advice and communications counsel to the Mayor. This position leads all communications including media relations, issue management, and community relations with an emphasis on producing multi-media content. This is a term contract position.

Work Performed:

• Liaise with government offices, community groups, media partners and constituents to develop and sustain working relationships between City representatives and the Mayor’s office. 
• Assist in developing communication and public engagement strategies pertaining to the Mayor’s office.  
• Collaboratively work with City administrators including corporate communications to aid in the development of political strategies, event organization and special projects related to communications.
• Manage social media platforms, track analytics and produce original, high quality multi-media content – heavily reliant on video. 
• Maintain a working knowledge of all City of London business, Council directions, standing committees and policies.
• Identify emerging trends and potential issues through ongoing scans of media environment and develop issues management plans. 
• Draft internal and external communications materials on behalf of the Mayor such as social media posts, key messages, newsletters, information emails. 
• Develop clear, effective, and timely communication tools and templates such as presentations, news releases, backgrounders and media question and answers. 
• Act as a point person for all community groups to consult on status of communication initiatives. 
• Undertake various special projects that support the Strategic Plan at the request of the Mayor.
• Demonstrate commitment to anti-racism, anti-oppression, and human rights through practices and interactions with community partners, employees and individuals and support programs and initiatives that reflect this commitment. 
• Demonstrate commitment and adherence to Health and Safety legislation and programs; actively promote a culture of safety.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism/Media, Public Administration, or other related discipline which involves research, writing, and/or multi-media. 
• Related senior municipal office administration experience with sound knowledge of government or corporate communications preferably with a focus on media relations and multi-media is an asset. 
• Project Management Certificate is an asset. 
• Adhere to the City of London policies and procedures to include the Employee Code of Conduct. 
• Valid Class G Driver’s License.

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in communications, issues management, media relations with an understanding of the Mayor’s office. 
• Demonstrated skills and ability in video editing, social media algorithms and analytics, multi-media content production. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of key City of London municipal government issues, and political astuteness. 
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills, with emphasis on presenting findings, preparing briefing material, and providing recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with diverse populations within the community; experience working collaboratively with organizations, clients, and other members of the public.
• Ability to provide a high level of attention to detail, make sense of data and solve problems. 
• Strong organizational skills including but not limited to planning, prioritizing, time management and the ability to multi-task.
• Strong research and analytical skills. 
• Demonstrated customer service focus and ability to prioritize and perform duties with tact, diplomacy, political acuity, and confidentiality.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office, and related software and database applications. 

This position may require work on evenings and weekends. 

Compensation & Other Information:

$77,276 - $100,843

This posting is for one (1) temporary, full-time up to November 2026.

Current hours of Work: Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

Work Arrangement: 100% in office.

Subject to change in accordance with business requirements.

These hours of work and work arrangement are subject to change in accordance to business requirements.

Police Record Check

The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check.