Job Description

The Opportunity: Reporting directly to the Marketing Supervisor, the Public Relations Assistant works closely with the Community and Public Relations team to support in the implementation and execution of community and public relations activities, campaigns, initiatives, and projects. This position will execute tactical plans and strategies with a focus on events, communications, marketing, public participation, and administrative support. This position will be assigned specific projects as they arise. This job has no supervisory or daily reporting responsibilities. As our preferred candidate, you will have:

• Two years or equivalent of communications/public relations, business or administrative diploma with related work experience.
• Ability to work independently using initiative to complete projects and prioritize duties and workload efficiently in a multi-tasking environment. Adept at successfully working in both team and independent situations.
• Strong writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively to diverse audiences using a variety of communication methods.
• Ability to develop trust and credibility when working with a variety of stakeholders at different levels within the organization.
• Advanced proficiency of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Working knowledge of Web software, ideally Content Management Server, Photoshop and InDesign considered an asset.
  A solid working knowledge of graphic design principles and software. Must have practical desktop publishing experience.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality when working with confidential material and subject matter.
• Commitment to The City\xe2\x80\x99s Cornerstone Values.

Affiliation: Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 417 Remuneration: $31.59 to $33.26 per hour. Hours of Work: 75 hours biweekly, Monday to Friday. On call, Standby required. We thank you for your application. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.