Job Description

Position Overview

The Communications Officer will be responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies that enhance the engagement, and transparency of the Town of Woodstock communications. This role involves managing internal and external communications, ensuring the dissemination of accurate information to the public, media, and stakeholders, and fostering positive relationships between the organization and its respective audiences.

Duties & responsibilities

Implement and manage communications via a regional emergency notification system.

Review our current social media channels, branding and platforms, recommending and implementing changes to establish cohesive branding, messaging and management of all social media activities.

Develop and implement a Social Media usage policy for both staff and Council.

Review and update as necessary our Town of Woodstock website, layout and content.

Develop a structured public comment, complaint and question intake, tracking and response system.

Manage all incoming media enquiries to determine appropriate internal resources to be advised and consulted on our response.

Prepare and distribute to the public and media relevant summaries of Council decisions and discussions.

Develop and implement standard templates for repeatable notifications such as water breaks, road closure, water restrictions and other routine notifications.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Post-secondary degree in Public Relations and/or Communication or related degree.

Minimum 3-5 years of experience working in the communication field (Public Relations, Issues Management and/or Media Relations). Experience in municipal government is considered an asset.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off Vision care
Work Location: In person