Communications And Engagement Specialist

West Kelowna, BC, Canada

Job Description


City of West Kelowna

Communications and Engagement Specialist

1 year term

West Kelowna is a thriving city that has a rural sophistication appeal and is a haven for outdoor recreation. Sun- soaked lakeshores, agricultural charm, and access to urban jobs and living have made West Kelowna the place to be. We maintain a deep connection with our agricultural roots, and we celebrate the one-of-a-kind character of our community. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, numerous employee wellness incentives, and professional development opportunities.

Summarized Position Responsibilities:
The successful applicant will collaborate with project staff in communicating and engaging on City projects, programs and services, create communication plans, liaise with staff and develop and lead multimedia strategy and digital presence, develop and implement the City\xe2\x80\x99s social media content calendar, develop specialized communications to address emerging issues on social media, update corporate websites and lead a team of content providers, prepare reports, produce presentations, administer photography and video assignments , other related duties.

Our Ideal Candidate:
  • Degree in Communications, Journalism and/or Marketing from a recognized institution
  • 4 years experience in a related position with at least 2 years experience in multimedia
  • Proven experience in videography and photography
  • Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher) and graphic design, photo, and video editing software (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro)
  • Advanced experience in website content management
  • Required to exercise discretion and confidentiality
  • Experience in social media platforms management and analytics
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts, clients and stakeholders in a professional manner
  • Experience in community engagement design and implementation
  • Experience in a local government working environment an asset
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Excellent communication skills \xe2\x80\x93 both verbal and written
  • Valid Class 5 B.C. Driver\xe2\x80\x99s Licence

Applications are accepted online at westkelownacity.ca/jobs. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Competition No. 23-77E | Closes January 7, 2024
Full Time | 35 hrs/wk | Wage Range $73,048 - $81,164
Benefits | Municipal Pension Plan
Education : Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree
Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2259536
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    West Kelowna, BC, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned