Assistant Communications Manager

Our established client, a Non-Profit organization in Downtown Toronto, is seeking a full-time permanent Assistant Manager of Communications and Policy to join their team. This role offers a hybrid work model (2-3 days/week in-office), good benefits, and the chance to join a friendly team!Roles and Responsibilities-Manage and oversee strategic communications for the organization-Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistency with branding and messaging-Develop and execute communication plans and strategies-Stakeholder engagement-Oversee the Coordinator (duties include mentoring and performance management)-Project management-Prepare communications materials including written content for the website, news releases, brochures, social media content, email marketing, and others as needed.-Respond to media inquiries-Support with development and implementation of policies and procedures-Represent the organization at external meetings/events/conferences as needed-Other related duties as neededQualifications and Skills-Must have completed a post-secondary degree/diploma in PR, Communications, Journalism, or a related field-Must have a minimum of 5 years of communications experience-Must have a minimum of 1-2 years of manager level experience-Experience working in a Non-Profit/Regulatory body/Public sector/Education environment is a strong asset-Must have experience with stakeholder relations-Must have strong knowledge of communication strategies and best practices-Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills-Must be proficient in MS Office, experience using design software is strongly preferred-Must have project management experience-Must have experience with policy-related communications, preferably in a regulatory environment-Proficiency in French is a strong asset-Must be highly organized and detail-oriented-Must be able to multi-task and prioritize in a busy, deadline-driven environment-Must be able to manage confidential information with a high sense of discretion-Must have strong problem-solving and time management skills