Production Lead

The Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) is a trade union that represents more than 120,000 employees in the province of Ontario.

• Provide consultation and expert communication advisory services to client ministry program areas to identify, analyze and assess communication requirements, advise on optimal new media/print publishing solution options and develop project proposals
• Determine the production framework for approved communications solutions, lead the development and implementation of detailed production plans/schedules and act as the primary liaison with communication specialists (e.g. IT, editorial, data, design and production experts)
• Lead and oversee the ongoing management of work flow and delivery of production projects
• Lead the measurement and reporting of the effectiveness and cost efficiency of communication solutions
• Provide advice and recommendations for return on investment for new media technology and success of communication solutions
• Lead research, development, establishment and review of protocols, practices, procedures, standards and guidelines related to new media technology, web/print publishing strategies and website administration and management
• Provide technical expertise and in-depth analysis, advice and recommendations to senior management on new media technology-based solution opportunities and options to meet program communication needs

Corporate Communication, Print Production and New Media Technology Expertise:

You have:

• excellent knowledge of corporate communications theory, principles and practices
• extensive professional experience in assessing client communication needs and determining appropriate communications solutions utilizing a broad range of print/electronic media options
• proven knowledge and experience in leading the development and establishment of new media technology, standards and tools as well as of print publishing processes, procedures and best practices
• knowledge and expertise of communications production planning processes and strategy development techniques

Leadership and Project Management Skills:

You have:

• proven leadership skills in providing technical guidance and support and expertise in leading and overseeing the planning, coordination, monitoring, troubleshooting and assessment of initiatives
• demonstrated project management and organizational skills to plan and manage scheduling, monitoring and reporting of multiple and concurrent communication projects
• leadership skills to manage relationships with your team and stakeholders to deliver on projects

Research, Analytical and Troubleshooting Skills:

You have:

• proven research skills to identify and assess new media technology options and solutions to meet corporate objectives
• analytical skills to identify new media technology-based opportunities
• demonstrated troubleshooting skills and experience in leading the identification and resolution of communication solution production planning, scheduling and delivery issues and problems

Communication, Presentation and Stakeholder Management Skills:

You have:

• oral communication, presentation and consultation skills to provide consultation and advisory services to client program areas
• the demonstrated ability to provide effective briefings, advice and recommendations to senior management
• demonstrated experience in developing partnerships with colleagues and clients to ensure effective linkages for production initiatives
• written communication skills with experience in preparing effective proposals, project plans, reports, research summaries, procedures/protocols and issue briefings