Temporary- Communications Officer - Full-Time Position (Internal/External)

TEMPORARY COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER - June 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027

Full-time

position - 35 hours weekly

The Sudbury Catholic District

School Board is

located

in Northeastern Ontario and serves approximately 6,900 students in 17 schools

located in Greater Sudbury, as well as in Killarney.

Our School

Board is host to and celebrates diverse cultures and is comprised of dedicated

staff committed to high quality Catholic education that inspires and promotes

lifelong learning. The Board is currently seeking a Temporary Communications

Officer to join our dynamic team.

Reporting

to the Director of Education, the Communications Officer is responsible for

coordinating and implementing a marketing/communication strategy that reflects

the values of Catholic education to the broader community. The Communication

Officer will liaise with colleagues, the media, our schools and other

stakeholders to ensure key messages are communicated effectively. With a focus

on building a positive profile, the individual will use their highly developed

writing and multi-media skills to promote the Board, including school and

system news.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A university degree or

  diploma in corporate communications/public relations/marketing/journalism and

  related employment experience, showing progressively more responsibility and

  on-the-job success;

• Demonstrated experience working with media, including responding to

  inquiries, developing media materials, coordinating interviews, and maintaining

  positive relationships with media outlets;

• Proven experience in crisis and issues management, including the ability

  to assess risk, develop key messages, and respond quickly in high-pressure or

  sensitive situations;

• Strong working

  knowledge of communication principles and practices;

• Excellent understanding

  and working knowledge of brand building and brand management; Developed

  photography, videography, and related editing skills;

• Demonstrated ability to

  provide accuracy and attention to detail;

• Proven ability to

  prepare concise media materials, such as press releases and fact sheets;

• In depth knowledge of

  graphic design, Web page, and other marketing-related software tools;

• Proven professional

  experience in the digital environment, social media, and good knowledge of

  related tools and technologies – Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and other social

  websites, and publication and presentation software;

• Understanding of the

  Board’s strategic commitments;

• Exceptional oral and

  written presentation and communication skills and excellent interpersonal

  skills;

• Exceptional command of

  English grammar, spelling, punctuation and editing;

• Excellent discretion

  and ability to work with minimal supervision;

• Highly effective

  project management, prioritization, multi-tasking, time management and

  organizational skills;

• Working knowledge of

  Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act;

• Valid driver’s license

  and access to a reliable vehicle;

• French fluency is an

  asset;

• Ability to provide

  regular attendance.

KEY

ACTIVITIES

In addition to coordinating

and implementing the Board’s marketing/communications strategy, duties and

responsibilities include:

• Identifying

  opportunities to promote and enhance the organization’s image by building a

  profile in the media for our success stories, issues and viewpoints;

• Supporting crisis communications by drafting

  timely responses, coordinating messaging, and maintaining clear, consistent

  communication during sensitive situations;

• Providing

  effective media relations and serving as a first contact for media inquiries;

• Production

  of a variety of internal and external publications (e.g., blog, media releases

  and advisories, reports, brochures, ads, etc.);

• Attending

  regular Board meetings and committee meetings as required;

• Planning,

  coordinating, and executing events, including logistics, promotion, and on-site

  support;

• Providing

  strategic communications advice, counsel and support to senior administration,

  trustees, and to school and Board department staff;

• Monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on website

  and social media performance, using data insights to inform communications

  strategies and optimize engagement;

• Providing

  writing, editing and proofreading services to the Senior Administration Team.