Poland in Canada

RECRUITING: Public Relations Specialist at the Consulate General of Poland in Toronto

(full time position - 40h/week)

Location: Etobicoke

Job type: Public and cultural diplomacy; media relations/communications.

Application deadline: Please send your CV (in English), covering letter (in Polish); filled (attached to this job offer) personal data form and declaration by Monday, 24 July 2023 to toronto.info@msz.gov.pl

Responsibilities and accountabilities

You will take on a full time position as part of the Public Diplomacy & Communications Team in all areas of media relations, public diplomacy, public relations and event management handled by the Consulate.

In addition, you will play an integral role in driving the Consulate’s proactive media approach and public diplomacy programme, using your skills to develop key relationships with local media and partner institutions, often in cooperation with external partners. You will work on establishing and developing contacts in the field of culture and public policy with Canadian community, cultural and science institutions.

This bilingual role at the Consulate encompasses a wide range of responsibilities (internal and external communications). The role requires in depth grasp of a variety of diplomatic issues, a high level of sensitivity and discretion, an ability to handle crisis situations under pressure, excellent written and oral skills.

What will you do?

- Development and implementation of the Consulate’s social media strategy via the Consulate’s website, Facebook profile and Twitter account

- Development and execution of a wide range of public diplomacy and cultural events (conferences, debates), often in collaboration with external organisations (Polish organisations, universities etc.)

- Developing and maintaining press relations with both provincial and Polish media

- Event development and management

- Translation/interpretation

- Analysis and assessment of coverage on Poland and Polish matters in the local press, subsequently putting together cyclical press reports

(Please note that this list of responsibilities is not exhaustive)

Qualifications, skills, knowledge and expertise

- University degree (completed BA/BSc or MA/MSc degree)

- Strong written and oral skills: fluent English (C1 level) and Polish bilingual. You should have a developed writing style that allows you to implement a wide variety of styles with ease

- Knowledge and understanding of media relations, communication and social media

- Event management and execution at all levels with an ability to simultaneously manage external partners’ involvement on multiple fronts

- An appreciation of, and interest in, current affairs and international politics

- An ability to come to grips with complex issues, with a capacity to present clear and succinct analyses, both orally and in writing, both in English and Polish

- Excellent interpersonal skills

- Verified immigration status in Canada.