Communications SpecialistOntario College of Pharmacists • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Communications Specialist
Ontario College of Pharmacists
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Über
Employment Status: Contract Full time
Type of Position: New
Location: Hybrid
Number of Vacancies: 1
Position Summary
Responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies and plans that help achieve the College's Strategic Plan and contribute to the success of the college programs and initiatives. This includes acting as a lead communications resource or support for large mission-critical projects from conception to completion with measurable objectives that include strategies for both issues and change management. Also responsible for the development and implementation of a social media strategy to engage with key audiences.
What you'll do at OCP
Collaborate with subject matter experts across the College to develop effective, measurable strategies to support internal and external communications and change management for key initiatives and projects
Support virtual or in-person engagement opportunities, such as town halls, focus groups and webinars, to help strengthen important OCP relationships
Lead the development of a social media strategy to engage with key audiences
Provide communications support for emerging issues, including key message development, FAQs, and media/social media monitoring
Build and maintain strong working relationships with staff at all levels of the College, and provide timely, expert communication counsel that meets the needs of the College and its various audiences
Use demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills to develop innovative solutions to communication challenges and opportunities
Translate complex legal or regulatory jargon into clear, understandable language for registrants and members of the public
Conduct research and environmental scans as necessary to inform communication planning
Write clear, accurate and compelling content for a variety of channels that reflects OCP's style and brand voice
Continually track, analyze, and report on the results of communications initiatives and glean key learnings/ insights including making recommendations from analysis for ongoing process and performance improvement of the Communications function
Provide detailed analysis of data points to identify trends or opportunities for enhancing OCP communication activities
Develop branded graphic assets including infographics, images, animations and video
Support routine content distribution through digital newsletters, website, social media, blog and e-blasts
Other reasonable duties as assigned by Manager, Communications
What we're looking for
Exceptional writing and editing skills and ability to draft clear, professional, and compelling communications
Experience in managing communications projects with multiple partners and shifting priorities and providing communications leadership on organizational key initiatives as assigned by the Communications Manager
Experience in providing internal communications advice and leading the development of communications plans and strategies
Experience in providing feedback to and working with colleagues and external vendors to develop communications products
Ability to take complex ideas and create clear and compelling content, particularly when translating policy- and practice-focused content into meaningful messaging and information that can be used by registrants, system partners and members of the public
Demonstrated ability to build trust and relationships with internal and external partners and work collaboratively to achieve broad organizational goals
Experience writing for electronic media such as websites, e-newsletters, social media, videos, and online learning applications
Experience managing multimedia/ digital projects with multiple system partners and shifting priorities
Experience managing social media channels for an organization and developing and managing social media content for those channels
Experience developing and implementing paid social media campaigns, with some experience and knowledge in SEO/ SEM and online copywriting
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Self-motivation and strong organizational and project management skills to efficiently and effectively manage workload, deal effectively with multiple demands, and maintain composure while progressing toward desired outcomes
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
Demonstrated proficiency with contemporary online tools, applications, and multimedia platforms, including content management systems, and tools/ software relating to email marketing and social media
What experience we prefer
Education
University Degree in a related field such as Communications, English, Journalism, Public Relations, Political Science, Health Communications or equivalent
Work Experience
Must have 5-7 years of related experience
Why work for us?
We are the registering and regulating body for the profession of pharmacy practice in Ontario with a mandate to serve and protect the public interest. In addition to ascertaining all registrants meet professional standards, the College sets and ensures ongoing adherence to professional and operational standards as it leads the advancement of pharmacy.
AI Disclosure
At Ontario College of Pharmacists, we value transparency and fairness in recruitment. While our system (ADP Workforce Now) includes AI-powered features, we do not use AI to screen, assess, or select applicants. All evaluations are conducted by people.
If you are interested in joining the College, please apply by Tuesday March 3, 2026 stating salary expectations at
OCP is committed to supporting accessibility and diversity.
Requests for accommodations can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest in this position. We will only contact those whose skills, knowledge, and experience most closely match the requirements of the position.
Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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