Do you want to be part of a team helping to strengthen every community across Ontario? Are you interested in seeing the importance of your work firsthand?

Become a Communications Specialist with MPAC

The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is made up of a team of experts who understand local communities and assess every property in Ontario. What we do provides the very foundation that municipalities use to base the property taxes needed to pay for the services we use every day. Learn more >

Here's what you will do as part of the team:

Support MPAC's strategic objectives in developing, implementing and measuring programs and initiatives to support Strategic Business Support, Valuation and Assessment Services (VAS).

Establish, develop and maintain a strong network of relationships within VAS and across the organization to effectively support and execute department programs and initiatives in Strategic Business Support.

Provide customer service focused, valuable consultation and expertise to the team on the formation of initiatives supporting VAS.

Create materials to appropriately support the VAS team including market reports, presentations, research initiatives, policies and standards as well as special projects in a timely manner.

Proactively identify communication channels and initiatives to support business objectives.

Evaluate the implementation and success of communication plans, projects and programs, developing recommendations accordingly.

Here's what you will need to succeed:

A university degree or diploma in public relations, communications, journalism, marketing, or related field.

At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in developing, creating and implementing strategic project and communications initiatives.

Demonstrated advanced level of skill in researching and writing with experience in various mediums and styles.

Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Products and web-based tools.

Excellent editing skills and attention to detail.

Ability to work effectively under pressure with multiple projects and deadlines.

Strong relationship building and networking skills.

Ability to function in a team environment.

Nice to have:

Experience in communications and client/stakeholder relations.

Requisition # MPAC-108-20-2341538

Job Location Canada-Ontario-Pickering

Job Type Contract, Full-Time

Salary/Rate $85,365

• $106,707 / year

Contract Duration 12Months

Number of Positions 0

Start Date of Employment

Posting Date June 30, 2020

Expiry Date July 16, 2020

Department Valuation and Assessment Standards

Branch Strategic Business Support Services

Area of Search Open

Hours of work 36.25 hours per week

Ready to apply?

Apply Online, create your candidate profile and upload your resume and cover letter by July 16, 2020 . Please note, only applications submitted through the Applicant Tracking System will be accepted.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a background verification with Mintz Global Screening. By applying to this job posting, you are providing your consent to MPAC to share your name, email address and phone number with Mintz, to conduct the criminal and driver abstract check and for Mintz to disclose the results to MPAC, should you be the successful incumbent.

MPAC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment where all employees and members of the public feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the public and communities we serve.

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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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