Communications Coordinator

Status: Contract (Up to 12 Months)
Working Conditions: Hybrid
Education Level: 4 year University degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or Journalism.
Base Location: Oshawa, ON
Temporary Work Location: Toronto, ON
Shifts(s): Days
Travel: 10%
Deadline to Apply: February, 8 2025
Salary Range: $1,704.68 - $2,744.26 Per Week

JOB OVERVIEW
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Communications Coordinator.

Reporting to the Manager, Digital Content & Events, this position is responsible for creating, developing, and executing OPG’s social media program, including LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and Instagram, and helping manage, develop, and execute content for digital and CRM programs.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead the development and execution of OPG’s social media program, including X, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. This will include researching, writing, editing, designing, and publishing social content; channel monitoring and community moderation; liaising with subject matter experts and stakeholders (internal and external partners); and ongoing reporting.
• Help manage, develop and execute content for external email communications. This will include writing, editing, publishing, and deploying email content; liaising with content subject matter experts; assisting with email development; and working with IT partners to troubleshoot and resolve technical concerns.
• Establish and sustain sound working relationships with key sources within OPG to create ongoing opportunities for content development. This will include regular weekly calls with site contacts and cold calls to sources.
• Attend employee and public events at OPG locations, the site information centers, or in the local community as required to capture content for social media or other communications programs.
• Keep abreast of new media and social media options and emerging trends in web technologies.
• Assist in providing information to and coordinating spokesperson responses to employees, community stakeholders, and media.
• Assist in monitoring and reporting on the effectiveness of communications programs and strategies.
• Provide back-up support in the planning and execution of employee events.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 4-year University Degree in communications, marketing, public relations or journalism.
• 6+ years of experience with digital and social media, experience in developing web-based communications materials, and proficiency with publishing and content management systems.
• Requires strong writing skills and experience in writing for a variety of digital mediums, with a focus on social media.
• Requires experience with basic graphic/video design, project management and developing communications.
• Requires experience with digital publishing, content management, and social monitoring tools.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a flexible hybrid office environment.

The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.

OPG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact AODA@opg.com.

This position is moving to OPG Corporate Headquarters: In Summer 2025, OPG will officially welcome employees to our new Corporate Headquarters located at 1908 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa, Ontario. This position will be temporarily based in Toronto, ON until the move to Headquarters in the Summer of 2025.

What makes a career at OPG different?

With operations across Ontario and the United States, OPG is one of the most diverse power producers in North America. As the largest generator in Ontario, we meet approximately 50% of the province’s electricity needs, largely from low-carbon sources like nuclear and hydro.

As we work to achieve our vision of Electrifying life in one generation, OPG and our family of companies are also helping advance the development of new low-carbon technologies such as Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), refurbishment projects, and electrification initiatives to help power the growing demands of a growing economy. Join OPG and make history.

Please submit your application online at jobs.opg.com. OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

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