Communications Consultant

Ottawa's Protak Consulting Group is seeking a Communications Consultant for new opportunities with the federal government. Please note: This is a contract opportunity.Scope of WorkPlanning, researching, modifying, assisting, writing and/or reviewing memos, scripts, plays, essays, speeches, manuals and other non-journalistic articles with conformance to established standards.Developing and implementing strategic communication plans in geographically dispersed organizations going through an organizational transformation (change management).Providing communications consultation advice to support strategic communications initiatives and strategies.Creating communications support materials.Developing and implementing creative communication and information products using a variety of tools, techniques and media and selecting an appropriate medium to convey information, ideas, and results.Developing and implementing communication strategies and plans.Expressing and exchanging information in a clear and concise manner.Ensuring information is communicated to the appropriate people in a timely manner.Preparing reports for specific purposes using clear, communicative, and professional language (for example, audit reports, management letters, consulting reports, financial reports).Ensuring communications are clearly understood by encouraging and listening to feedback both internally and externally in the organization.Structuring external communications to project an appropriate corporate image.Ensuring confidentiality with respect to organizational or client information and data.Determining target audiences in order to better develop messages.Identifying and determining communications impediments and barriers.Providing advice on matters relating to policy/program development approaches or options and communications planning alternatives (internal or external).Researching, developing and implementing communications strategies involving social media and related content (that is blogs, microblogs, wikis, crowdsourcing, content communities, social networks, etc).Providing support and assisting communicators in using social media channels to complement traditional channels.Providing suggestions on cost-cutting measures in the communications process.RequirementsStrict requirement: A valid Top Secret security clearance from the Government of Canada.A post-secondary degree or diploma in Communications, Journalism, Media Relations or a related field.Minimum of 4 years' experience in the field of media relations which includes media training to Government of Canada officials.Experience (preferably 5+ years) in the design, development and implementation of communication strategies and plans.Experience (preferably 5+ years) in the design, development and delivery or deployment of communications products and tools.Experience (preferably 5+ years) facilitating stakeholder engagement activities for programs, projects and initiatives that includes the development of questions and answers, fact sheets, presentations, narratives and brochures.Experience (preferably 5+ years) in providing advice to middle management on communication and engagement approaches related to programs, projects or initiatives.Work will primarily be conducted in English. Bilingualism is an asset.Location of work: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Remote/hybrid work is a possibility.Thank you for your interest in this role with Protak Consulting Group. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for a follow-up interview.

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