AGRICORP IS LOOKING FOR A SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT TO JOIN THE STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT & COMMUNICATIONS TEAM.

THE ROLE

The Senior Communications Consultant will partner with business leaders to develop and implement progressive internal and external communication strategies, plans, and solutions that will enable the achievement of Agricorp's business objectives and assist in driving business results. This role reports to the Senior Manager, Corporate Communications. In this role, you will:

• Lead multiple strategic and tactical communication plans in alignment with business priorities, projects, and government programs.
• Monitor issues and developments in the external environment and analyze emerging trends in the public, media, government policies, and initiatives that relate to Agricorp, and make recommendations to management
• Advise and develop effective communications strategies to convey Agricorp messages to our stakeholders and media
• Consult on aspects of the editorial process, including research, planning, writing, editing, proofreading, translation and approvals, to ensure that all written and published communications (internal and external) are of a high quality
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Consult, facilitate, coach, and support Communications team members.

Job status: Permanent (posting for an existing vacancy)

Salary: $81,498 - $95,880

Work Status: Full time in office or hybrid work arrangements are available

Location: The successful candidate must live in Ontario to perform this role

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in a related field, such as communications, English, or Public Relations, or equivalent experience
• Experience with Microsoft 365, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Project management -Applies knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to achieve project objectives according to the agreed parameters
• Networking & relationship building - Creates and sustains professional contacts to enhance networks for work purposes
• Writing skills - Writing clear and concise messages in a manner that is easy for others to understand and have the desired effect.
• Communication - Consistently communicates information in a clear, concise and timely manner to optimize audience understanding.
• Strategic thinking & visioning - Looks for new or alternative ideas to support current and future business needs that align to Agricorp's strategic direction.
• Planning & organizing - Effectively plan and organize time and resources to prioritize work to effectively meet objectives.
• Quality Focus - Attends to the task at hand to minimize errors; reviews own work prior to distribution.

BACKGROUND

Agricorp delivers government programs. These programs help protect the livelihood of over 47,000 Ontario farmers against the many risks farm businesses face every day. Our employees are skilled professionals who respond when industry and government need us, manage public funds with great care and integrity, and deliver a quality customer experience.

Agricorp helps grow Ontario agriculture. We underwrite $6-8 billion in risk each year. The agency was established in 1997, and since then we've made over $8 billion in payments to farmers when they needed it most.

APPLY ONLINE

To apply for this position, please go to www.agricorp.com and select Careers. Click on Current Opportunities.

Please submit your application for this position by July 15, 2025.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted directly.