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Description

Due to the resignation of the incumbent, reporting to the Director of Education the Horizon School Division's Communication Officer manages internal and external messaging for the Division and develops and implements strategies and plans to foster brand recognition and a positive organizational image, You will provide strategic directions for the communication, driving all aspects of the Division's communication strategy and planning, including internal communications, stakeholder relations, issues management, public consultations, and media relations. You will also contribute to developing public communications and external relations to support Divisional strategy and goals.

Key Roles and Responsibilities
Work with senior management to implement comprehensive communications and consultations programs, combining the use of print, electronic, social media, and community relations' tools and methods.
Lead and support the day-to-day communication and consultations activities between Horizon and government, public, and employee stakeholders, attending meetings, providing presentations, and responding effectively to inquires.
Develop publications that communicate Division activities, services and opportunities such as brochures, direct mail products, multimedia programs, videos, films, newsletters and annual reports.
Conduct research to the perceptions and attitudes of students, staff, Board members, and the public to support development of effective communication strategies and activities.