Job Description

Competition No:

2025-153

Duration:

Temporary Full Time

Salary:

$5,957 - 6,200 - 6,460 - 6,730 - 7,011/month (2024 Rates)

Schedule:

70 hours bi-weekly; Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM

Special Notes:

Subject to Note 'T' of Schedule 'B' of the CUPE 23 Inside Division Collective Agreement

Last Updated:

5/23/25



This position works in the Digital Media organizational unit. This is specialized communications and marketing work in developing digital, social media and online campaigns, strategies and messages for the City of Burnaby. An incumbent plans and coordinates digital marketing campaigns and messages, develops the related online presence and recommends related courses of action to optimize user experience for website visitors and online engagement; provides guidance and advice to divisional staff engaged in digital, online and social media communications; maintains various website content management systems, troubleshoots issues and liaises with vendors and developers, reviews system enhancements to determine fit for the City. Applies online tools & metrics to analyze the effectiveness of campaigns, and prepares information, analyses and related recommendations; assists divisions with updating website and online information; monitors user feedback, responds and provides guidance and advice to others on responses. Performs related work as required.


Qualifications include a bachelor's degree in communications, marketing or a related discipline plus considerable related experience or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience. Considerable knowledge of the marketing and communications principles, practices, methods and techniques related to the work performed; of digital, online and social media practices and related available technology. Experience in developing and planning marketing and communications strategies and messages. Experience in administering website content management systems (CMS) for multiple websites; experience with Drupal CMS & Digital Assets Manager (DAM) and Acquia is preferred. Experience with administering mobile applications is considered an asset. Ability to write copy and edit a variety of materials including images and videos, and to research, collect and compile information on a variety of subjects; to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Proficiency in using social media management, email marketing and online survey software.


This is a Temporary Full time position until December 31, 2026.


Please apply online by

June 2, 2025.

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview. Please contact People and Culture at

604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online at www.burnaby.ca/careers. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the x?m??k??y??m (Musqueam), S?wx?wu7mesh (Squamish), s?lilw?ta? (Tsleil-Waututh), and k?ik?????m Peoples (Kwikwetlem). Each Nation has distinct histories and traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city. We are grateful to be on these territories as we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.