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Program Marketing & Comms Specialist
Skilled Trades Ontario —Mississauga, ON
- $40.59–$48.51 an hour
- Marketing
- Writing skills
- Analysis skills
- Employee assistance program
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Specialist, Marketing Channel Analytics
FCT —Oakville, ON
- Full-time
- Analytics
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid time off
Promotions Specialist
Stantec —Toronto, ON
- $67,600–$98,100 a year
- Temporary
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Wellness program
- Employee stock purchase plan
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Sr. Specialist, Marketing & Communication (Social Media) / Spécialiste principal·e, Marketing et communications (réseaux sociaux)
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP —Toronto, ON
- $85,000–$100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Marketing
- Social media management
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Senior Promotions Specialist
Stantec —Toronto, ON
- $81,500–$118,200 a year
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- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
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- $60,000–$70,000 a year
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- Presentation skills
- Travel
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Program Marketing & Comms Specialist

Skilled Trades Ontario
Mississauga, ON

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Job details

Fixed term contract
6 days ago

Benefits

Employee assistance program

Skills

Public Relations
Marketing
Procurement
Writing skills
Content management systems
Post-secondary education
Analysis skills
Project management
Product development
Content development
Usability
Organizational skills
Communications
Drafting
Communication skills
Marketing

Full job description

Fixed Term Contract Length: Eighteen (18) Months
Location: Mississauga, ON
Job Band: 9
Salary Range: $40.59 to $48.51/hour
Hours of work: 36.25 hours/week
Reporting to: Manager, Special Projects and Initiatives
This posting is applicable to: Internal/External Applicants

Skilled Trades Ontario (STO) is a Crown agency responsible for skilled trades
certification in Ontario, which includes:

Establishing apprenticeship programs, including training standards, curriculum

standards and certification exams.

Administering apprenticeship programs, including approving apprentices and

sponsors, registering training agreements and assessing applications for
apprenticeship program completion.

Issuing certificates of apprenticeship to completed Ontario apprentices.
Assessing experience and qualifications of individuals who have not completed

an apprenticeship program in Ontario.

Administering exams, including certifying exams, in all trades subject to

certifying exams.

Issuing Certificates of Qualification in all trades with certifying exams.
Renewing Certificates of Qualification in compulsory trades.
Maintaining a Public Register of people authorized to work in compulsory

trades.

Researching apprenticeships and the trades.

This role is responsible for the planning, coordination, and implementation of
communications, marketing, knowledge mobilization, and resource development
activities that support UTIP deliverables and apprenticeship modernization initiatives.
This includes developing and refining accessible, plain-language apprenticeship
resources and learner supports, such as Career Pathway Guides, Exam Preparation
Guides, logbook supports, stakeholder communications, and digital content.
Working collaboratively with Program Development Specialists, Standards teams,
Communications staff, subject matter experts, external vendors, and sector stakeholders,
the Specialist supports the development of consistent, accessible, and user-centered
apprenticeship resources and communications materials across the organization.

SKILLED TRADES ONTARIO SPROGRAM MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

The role leads strategic communications, knowledge mobilization, and modernization
initiatives that support the transformation of apprenticeship training resources across
Ontario. The Specialist contributes to the development and implementation of province-
wide approaches that enhance accessibility, learner engagement, consistency, and
usability across apprenticeship-related materials and supports.

The role applies diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging (DEIB), accessibility (including
Universal Design for Learning principles), and environmental sustainability lenses to
communications, stakeholder engagement, and resource development activities.
The role applies accessibility legislation, including the Accessibility for Ontarians with
Disabilities Act (AODA), and project management principles to support the development,
coordination, implementation, and continuous improvement of apprenticeship
modernization initiatives and learner-focused resources.

The Specialist serves as a key resource and subject-matter expert in accessible
communications, learner-centered resource development, and plain-language adaptation
of technical apprenticeship content. The role provides strategic advice to project teams
and leadership regarding communications approaches, stakeholder engagement
strategies, accessibility considerations, and modernization opportunities related to
apprenticeship training resources and learner supports.

Responsibilities:
1. Marketing Strategy & Knowledge Mobilization

Lead the planning and coordination of targeted marketing and knowledge

mobilization strategies to support the Union Training and Innovation Program
(UTIP) and promote modernized apprenticeship training resources across Ontario.

Lead the strategic development, implementation, and evaluation of

communications, engagement, and knowledge mobilization initiatives supporting
apprenticeship modernization and learner accessibility across Ontario.

Monitor project timelines, deliverables, and performance; prepare reports and

recommendations to support continuous improvement.

Apply project management principles and practices to support the coordination,

tracking, implementation, and evaluation of multiple concurrent modernization
initiatives, deliverables, timelines, and stakeholder activities.

Identify risks, gaps, and opportunities related to communications, stakeholder

engagement, accessibility, and resource development, and recommend solutions
to support project objectives and organizational priorities.

Support the development and implementation of standardized approaches,

frameworks, tools, and best practices related to apprenticeship resource
modernization and learner-centered communications.

SKILLED TRADES ONTARIO SPROGRAM MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

2. Content Development & Product Finalization

Collaborate with Program Development Specialists, Standards teams, and

Communications staff to translate technical apprenticeship materials (e.g., Career
Pathway Guides, Exam Preparation Guides, Logbook supports) into clear, user-
friendly, and engaging products.

Write, edit, and refine plain-language content across a range of formats, including

digital resources, toolkits, guides, web content, and stakeholder communications.

Translate complex technical and program content into engaging, accessible

formats tailored to diverse audiences, including apprentices, sponsors, and
training providers.

Lead the finalization and quality assurance of UTIP deliverables, ensuring

consistency in tone, branding, structure, and alignment with Skilled Trades Ontario
standards.

Lead the development and refinement of learner-centered apprenticeship

resources designed to improve usability, accessibility, navigation, and engagement
for diverse users across the skilled trades system.

Provide strategic guidance regarding accessible communications standards, plain-

language approaches, and inclusive content practices across UTIP deliverables
and modernization initiatives.

3. Accessibility, Inclusion & Quality Standards

Apply plain language, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and accessibility

principles to enhance the usability and reach of all UTIP products.

Ensure all UTIP communications and materials reflect principles of DEIB,

accessibility, and environmental sustainability.

Ensure communications materials, learner supports, and digital resources align

with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) requirements and
organizational accessibility standards.

Promote organizational best practices related to accessibility, inclusive

communications, learner engagement, and equitable access to apprenticeship
training resources.

Support the integration of accessibility, DEIB, and sustainability considerations

into apprenticeship modernization activities, stakeholder engagement processes,
and resource development frameworks.

4. Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

Build and maintain positive working relationships with external partners, sector

stakeholders, and campaign collaborators.

Support media outreach, story pitching, and partnership engagement.

SKILLED TRADES ONTARIO SPROGRAM MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Contribute to communications activities across the organization as needed (e.g.,

executive messaging, internal announcements, briefings).

Coordinate engagement activities involving government partners, industry

representatives, training providers, unions, subject matter experts, and equity-
deserving groups to support the development of inclusive and accessible
apprenticeship resources.

Facilitate collaborative discussions and working sessions with stakeholders to

support consensus-building, modernization priorities, and continuous improvement
initiatives.

5. Vendor Coordination & Production

Liaise with internal teams and external vendors (e.g., designers, videographers,

content developers) to produce high-quality, accessible, and inclusive materials
that support apprenticeship training and engagement.

Lead procurement coordination activities related to communications, design, and

resource development services, including supporting vendor selection processes,
drafting scopes of work, monitoring deliverables, and tracking project
expenditures.

Qualifications:

Post-secondary degree or diploma in Communications, Marketing, Public

Relations, Journalism, English, Education, or a related field, or an equivalent
combination of education and relevant professional experience.

3–5 years of experience in communications, marketing, content development, or

related roles involving educational or training materials.

Demonstrated experience in communications, marketing, content development, or

a related field.

Experience developing or supporting educational, training, or resource-based

materials (e.g., guides, toolkits, digital content).

Strong writing and editing skills, with experience producing plain-language,

accessible content for diverse audiences.

Proven ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a structured,

deadline-driven environment.

Experience supporting or coordinating projects within complex, multi-stakeholder

environments, preferably within public sector, education, training, or modernization
initiatives.

Experience collaborating with internal stakeholders and external vendors to deliver

high-quality products.

SKILLED TRADES ONTARIO SPROGRAM MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Familiarity with digital platforms, content management systems (CMS), and basic

analytics tools.

Ability to support evolving priorities within a multi-year, high-impact initiative.
Experience supporting large-scale modernization, transformation, or public-sector

initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities is considered an
asset.

Knowledge of:

Principles and best practices in marketing, knowledge mobilization, and product

development for public sector initiatives.

Procurement and vendor management practices, particularly for developing

educational and training-related resources.

Inclusive and accessible communications practices, including AODA and UDL

principles.

Accessibility legislation and compliance requirements, including the Accessibility

for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), as it relates to communications, digital
content, and learner resource development.

Approaches to translating complex or technical content into plain-language, user-

centered materials.

Ontario’s skilled trades and apprenticeship system, including training standards

and stakeholder landscape.

Stakeholder engagement and communications practices within government or

multi-partner environments

Project management principles, methodologies, and best practices related to

coordinating complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives and deliverables.

Principles and practices related to organizational change management, learner

engagement, and systems-level modernization initiatives.

Public sector communications protocols, accessibility compliance standards, and

enterprise-wide communications practices.

Skills include:

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate

technical content into clear, engaging, and accessible formats.

Strong project coordination skills, including managing multiple UTIP deliverables,

timelines, and priorities.

Strong project management and coordination skills, including the ability to manage

multiple concurrent initiatives, competing priorities, timelines, stakeholder
expectations, and deliverables in a fast-paced environment.

SKILLED TRADES ONTARIO SPROGRAM MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Experience supporting procurement processes, including drafting scopes of work

and coordinating with vendors (e.g., designers, content developers).

Ability to apply DEIB, accessibility, and sustainability lenses to content and

resource development.

Strong analytical and organizational skills, including tracking progress,

synthesizing feedback, and supporting reporting requirements.

Skilled in collaboration and stakeholder coordination across cross-functional

teams (e.g., program, standards, communications).

Adaptability and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, evolving project

environment.

Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills, with the ability to

independently manage competing priorities and provide recommendations related
to communications, accessibility, and stakeholder engagement initiatives.

Ability to exercise sound judgment and influence decision-making across cross-

functional teams and multi-stakeholder environments.

What STO Offers:

Work-life balance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through TELUS Health with employee perks

How to Apply: Please submit your resume to ADP by June 17, 2026 via:
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=ca76
3c0a-275d-409e-95c5-
2b5d98d0de89&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=611717&lang=en_CA&source=CC2

We thank all applicants for their interest and will only contact those whose skills,
knowledge, and experience most closely match the requirements of the position.

Our Recruitment Process Includes:
• Step 1: Resume Screening

Step 2: Phone Screening
Step 3: Panel Interview(s)/Assignment
Step 4: Selection
Step 5: Offer of Employment

Skilled Trades Ontario embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.
Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds,
allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. In accordance with
the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and
Skilled Trades Ontario’s Accommodation Policy, accommodation will be provided at any point

SKILLED TRADES ONTARIO SPROGRAM MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation needs known
to Skilled Trades Ontario. We welcome applications from all qualified persons.

Skilled Trades Ontario is an equal opportunity employer.

SKILLED TRADES ONTARIO SPROGRAM MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

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