The Ontario Arts Council is a publicly funded agency of Ontario’s Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport. OAC’s primary purpose is to award grants to professional artists and arts organizations.
Maternity Leave Contract (March 2015 – May 2016)
TORONTO
Salary Range: $46,800 - $70,200
The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) requires a results-oriented person with strong ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines in coordinating all requests and plans made of the Communications department (e.g. events, print, electronic, presentation materials) and ensuring they are documented, prioritized and handled in a timely and effective manner. This role is also responsible for coordinating the production and delivery of OAC publications, displays, advertising and related materials designed to fulfill OAC's strategic objectives through working with writers, copyeditors, translators, designers and printers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Reporting to the Director of Communications, provides input into the overall communications strategy, including advice and planning for corporate and sector-specific communications needs related to print, display and audio-visual materials.
- Works with the Director to develop a yearly high level plan of Communications activities that require tools / publications. This plan is at the core of the Communications calendar.
- Plans, prioritizes, and organizes projects and coordinates resources (internal and external) from conception to delivery to fulfil requests for various communication tools and supports.
- Liaises with internal stakeholders to identify and understand their communications requirements and address service level expectations.
- Develops print budgets for corporate materials and works with internal stakeholders in identifying print materials and/or advertising needs for their activities.
- Edits, proofs and writes internal and external communication products.
- Coordinates all aspects of production (scheduling, monitoring workflow, liaising with designers and publishers) for a variety of OAC’s print products, display, advertising and audio visual materials that promote the image of OAC and increases the public’s awareness of our programs, activities and services.
- Ensures OAC corporate and outreach materials are produced to high professional standards and is responsible for quality control (consistency, quality and accuracy).
Key Qualifications:
- 3+ years of proven related experience working in print media.
- Post secondary education in English or journalism, publications and/or print production or related training from a recognized institution.
- Excellent plain language writing, editing/proofreading and verbal communications skills in English, as well as bilingualism in French is required at advanced written and intermediate oral proficiency.
- Direct experience with managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Attention to detail is essential.
- Experience and the expertise to ensure all levels of production (estimating/budgeting, specifications, written content delivery, design and printing) are met and understood.
- Direct experience working with graphic designers, print production suppliers and publishing houses in advertising and or magazine work.
- Ability to deal with a diverse group of individuals in a consultative, collegial and tactful manner.
- Ability to work independently with no direct supervision to set priorities, solve problems and manage a heavy workload with tight deadlines.
- Highly developed and effective administrative and organizational skills.
- Computer literacy with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook at an advanced level and proficiency with project management software, tools and systems.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume by January 23, 2015 using one of the following methods:
Mail: Ontario Arts Council, Human Resources Office, FILE #10-14, 151 Bloor Street West, 5th Floor, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1T6
Online: Online Application Form (http://www.arts.on.ca/Page3435.aspx)
If you are a person with a disability and require accommodation in any stage of the recruitment process please contact Nina Small at 1-800-387-0058 x 7426 or nsmall@arts.on.ca.
The Ontario Arts Council is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports and values diversity in the workplace. Applications from all qualified candidates are welcome and individuals from equity-seeking groups are encouraged to apply. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for interview will be contacted.
