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Kathy Cox

Summary

With ten years of experience delivering strategic communications in both public and private sector environments I am eager to bring my expertise to the City of Mississauga. Over the course of my career, I developed expertise in creating, executing, and managing comprehensive communications strategies for diverse organizations. I have successfully led the planning, development, and implementation of numerous strategic initiatives, frequently working across divisions and organizations to ensure alignment and success.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager, Communications & Business Planning

Scotiabank
09.2024 - Current
  • Assist in the development and execution of internal communication strategies and tactics, including positioning and key message development.
  • Develop integrated communications plans to support business strategies for partners.
  • Coordinate with other communication partners to advance strategic priorities and drive stakeholder engagement.
  • Develop and maintain an internal editorial calendar to ensure clear, consistent messaging across teams.
  • Celebrate key milestones from all strategic initiatives to maintain momentum and drive ongoing engagement with our strategic plan throughout the organization.
  • Develop and contribute to innovative internal communication approaches and tactics that engage CCB employees through various communications channels.
  • Manage the production and delivery of weekly internal e-newsletter.

Senior Communications Advisor

Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO)
09.2023 - 09.2024
  • Worked with senior management and client groups to develop communication objectives, strategies, products, and messages for various government initiatives.
  • Spearheaded multiple projects developing communication strategies from the ground up.
  • Identified potential reputational issues that may result from the agency’s initiatives, supported the development of mitigation strategies and developed appropriate messaging for responding to those issues.
  • Monitored media coverage to remain current of public, political, and sectoral issues.
  • Wrote and produced content and coordinated the design, development and production of communication products with the digital designers.
  • Collaborated with subject matter experts to update web copy ensuring content meet organization’s style guidelines.
  • Researched, wrote and produced a range of electronic and print communications and promotional materials (e.g., web and social media content, newsletters, bulletins, brochures, articles, reports, internal and external education and briefing materials).

Communications Specialist

Regional Municipality of Peel
02.2021 - 03.2023
  • Spearheaded the creation of executive communication strategies, plans, and initiatives to enhance staff awareness of organizational priorities.
  • Created and executed omnichannel campaign communication strategies that effectively aligned with and supported the specific priorities of the client group.
  • Supported the planning and facilitation of webinars and meetings with various stakeholder groups.
  • Wrote external and internal communications for senior team members, including presentations and speaking notes.
  • Supported the organization’s messaging and response from a crisis communications perspective and drafted responses to media, social media and public inquiries.
  • Supported issues and outbreak communications with consistent messaging and responses.

Senior Advisor Communications – Pensions

Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA)
12.2018 - 01.2021
  • Served as the dedicated strategic communications partner for FSRA’S pension division. Collaborated with the division to analyze business needs and develop specific communication plans to support business objectives.
  • Managed requests and interactions for speaking engagements and other public appearances and interactions and developed speaking notes and presentations.
  • Developed persuasive, engaging, informative and audience-focused written content based on research, written or verbal briefings, strategic communications rollout plans, and/or interviews with subject matter experts.
  • Developed and maintained a six-month communications calendar, specific to the pension division, ensuring integration with the broader communications calendar and alignment with FSRA’s strategic priorities.
  • Monitored and reported media and social media issues to the relevant individuals, highlighting potential concerns.
  • Provided timely responses to media enquiries. Provided newsworthy material as part of proactive media pitches. Acted as a media contact as needed.
  • Worked with counterparts at the Ministry of Finance to secure approval on products, and rollout of initiatives.

Information Officer

Ministry of Transportation
04.2018 - 12.2018
  • Provided strategic communications expertise to Assistant Deputy Minister, Executive Director and Directors.
  • Strategically led communications planning and integrated marketing for the division.
  • Identified communications planning opportunities, and assess the feasibility and implications of strategies and options.
  • Developed linkages with program areas to support integrated communications activities and improve the communications planning process.
  • Introduced new communications tools and processes to improve the planning process.
  • Developed designed and maintained content and structure for Inside OPS (intranet).
  • Used project management methodology to manage multiple communications projects.

Regional Communications Strategist

Mississauga Halton CCAC
01.2015 - 05.2017
  • Led the development and implementation of a high impact communication strategy designed to raise awareness of the seven Mississauga Halton Health Links.
  • Acted as a strategic resource to the Health Links Steering Committee, the Health Links Project Managers, and the Regional Programs and Strategic Development portfolio.
  • Supported the executive team by preparing presentations and other materials.
  • Provided strategic advice and expertise on the content, strategic direction and messaging of communications plans, and initiatives.
  • Developed, monitored, and evaluated and report on measures to assess the impact of communications, identify gaps and apply lessons learned.
  • Oversaw the organization’s participation in the following annual events: Primary Care Clinic Day, Mississauga Halton Partnering for a Healthy Community, and the Mississauga Halton LHIN Health Expo, Health Links Patient and Caregiver event.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce -

Toronto Metropolitan University

Business Administration Certificate -

Toronto Metropolitan University

Effective Project Management Certificate -

Centennial College

Certified Change Agent -

Capillary Learning

Plain Language Certificate -

Simon Fraser University
05.2025

Skills

  • 10 years as a strategic communicator
  • Experienced in advising senior leadership on communication strategies and approaches
  • Adept at evaluating emerging issues and advising on strategic responses
  • Proficient in fostering cross-functional relationships and stakeholder management
  • Understanding of municipal government

Timeline

Manager, Communications & Business Planning

Scotiabank
09.2024 - Current

Senior Communications Advisor

Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO)
09.2023 - 09.2024

Communications Specialist

Regional Municipality of Peel
02.2021 - 03.2023

Senior Advisor Communications – Pensions

Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA)
12.2018 - 01.2021

Information Officer

Ministry of Transportation
04.2018 - 12.2018

Regional Communications Strategist

Mississauga Halton CCAC
01.2015 - 05.2017

Business Administration Certificate -

Toronto Metropolitan University

Effective Project Management Certificate -

Centennial College

Certified Change Agent -

Capillary Learning

Plain Language Certificate -

Simon Fraser University

Bachelor of Commerce -

Toronto Metropolitan University
Kathy Cox