Public Affairs Advisor

STATUS: Permanent

DISPLAY NUMBER: 4161

DISPLAY PERIOD: Indeterminate

SALARY: Class 7 – from $82,714.37 to $108,801.61 / year

SCHEDULE: 33.45 hours per week, DAY; MONDAY to FRIDAY - 08:30 to 16:30

WORKING MODE: Hybrid

WORK LOCATION: 480 Armand-Frappier, Laval, Quebec

The challenges that await you

Under the authority of the immediate supervisor, you develop and implement public affairs and media relations strategies, in line with the strategic vision.

You contribute to the implementation and monitoring of the City’s communication policies and standards.

In this capacity, you act as a consultant and work closely with members of management, the mayor's office, and various internal clients to develop strategies and manage a variety of mandates by recommending best practices in public affairs and media relations.

You are also called upon to coordinate and collaborate on various internal and external projects and interventions involving public affairs expertise.

And more specifically:

• You develop, collaborate on, and implement, as needed, public affairs and media relations strategies and initiatives;
• You act as a consultant in the development of integrated communication campaigns and propose public affairs strategies;
• You receive, analyze, and respond to media requests and act, as needed, as a spokesperson;
• You conduct media monitoring and strategic surveillance of current events and your sector for best business practices. Analyze, assess opportunities and trends, and provide recommendations to achieve targets and enhance the City’s visibility;

• You plan and execute media events (press conferences, press briefings, photo ops, technical briefings, etc.) by establishing timelines, strategies, and work plans;
• You develop, write, or coordinate the creation of various communication tools specific to public affairs, such as press lines, briefing documents, interview plans, speeches, presentations, event scenarios, or any other relevant documents, and ensure the necessary validations and approvals;
• You act as a consultant in the production of press releases, ensuring final writing, coordination for linguistic review and/or translation, as well as the necessary approvals, particularly from the office.

The ideal profile for us

• • Hold a bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, political science, journalism, or any other relevant field;
  • Have a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in media relations, such as:
    • • Deployment of proactive approaches with journalists;
      • Management of media requests;
      • Writing and dissemination of public affairs tools;
      • Conducting interviews as a spokesperson;
      • Organizing media events;

• • Be able to assess potential issues and reputational risks for a large organization, ideally in the public sector;
  • Experience working collaboratively with the political environment is desirable;
  • Experience as a consultant to managers from various backgrounds;
  • Be available some evenings and weekends to respond to media requests, as well as emergencies and occasional needs.

Skills

• Mastery of their profession
• Agility to adapt
• Analytical ability
• Initiative/autonomy
• Collaboration
• Results-oriented
• Client-oriented
• Openness to diversity

The benefits of being part of our team

Choosing the City of Laval means working for the third largest city in Quebec on diverse and stimulating mandates. It also means having the opportunity to grow within a human, committed team that enjoys working in a pleasant environment.


For this position, we offer competitive working conditions and benefits:

• 3 weeks of annual vacation (pro-rated for the months worked in the first year);
• 16.5 public holidays per year including several days off during the holiday season;
• 3 weeks of paid sick days at the beginning of the year;
• Comprehensive group insurance package;
• Defined benefit pension plan;
• Work schedule allowing for work-life balance;
• Work location easily accessible with free parking;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• Possibility to accumulate overtime;
• Reimbursement of professional dues;
• Priority access to a CPE daycare.

Only candidates meeting the requirements will be contacted.

The City of Laval is committed to promoting an inclusive and equitable work environment as part of its employment equity program. It recognizes and values diversity in all forms and invites women, individuals from visible and ethnic minorities, Indigenous peoples, and persons with disabilities to apply.

If you require special accommodations to participate in the selection process, please let us know as soon as you are invited.