Senior Advisor, Issues Management and Media Relations

Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) – an agency that regulates Ontario’s alcohol, gaming, horse racing, and private retail cannabis sectors.

Division: Communications and Service Experience Division
City: Toronto
Job term: 1 Permanent
Job code: AGCO/10 - AGCO/10
Salary: $103,518.00 - $129,393.00 per year

What You Will Do:

• Lead and execute media relations activities that support and enhance AGCO’s public profile and reputation.
• Develop strategic communications materials including media responses, key messages, press releases, speaking notes, Q&A, and position statements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, media outlets, and internal stakeholders.
• Provide proactive and reactive issues management support, including media monitoring, environmental scanning, issues forecasting, and crisis communications planning...