Communications Specialist - Chatham-Kent, Canada - Chatham-Kent

Chatham-Kent

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Chatham-Kent, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has an opening for a permanent full-time Communications Specialist in the Corporate Communications division.

Job description

The Communications Specialist is responsible for providing communications and marketing support for the Municipality of Chatham-Kent within the Corporate Communications team.

This includes developing and implementing communications plans, marketing strategies, as well as administration for Social Media initiatives.

Essential responsibilities

Demonstrate Chatham-Kent's core values and competencies

Develop and execute communications and marketing plans to achieve strategic goals throughout the corporation Deliver strategic and conceptual design solutions on short turnaround times

Produce customized communications and marketing material

Maintain inventories of available land and buildings in the industrial, large commercial and agricultural sectors

Take a leadership role in the composition, development and execution of communications and marketing materials (videos, brochures, flyers, posters, print advertisements, etc.) in response to specific requests from departments throughout the corporation

Compile web and social analytics and statistical information from various sources

Create and/or maintain web pages on Chatham-Kent's community portal

Aid in the administration and regulation of the corporate and community communications materials branding toolkit

Social media administrator including Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn, as well as others as required

Assist the Manager, Corporate Communications with the execution of the corporate marketing plans, press releases and media events
Attend and assist at community events as required

Essential qualifications

College diploma or university degree (preferably in a communications, marketing, journalism, or media studies), with two (2) to four (4) years related experience

Experience working in marketing environment, which includes communication, promotion and public relations

Experience working in a communications environment, which includes marketing, promotion and public relations

Experience with video production, editing, and scripting

Experience working with website layout/updates and social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, blogging, etc.)

Experience with strategic brainstorming, campaign development, creative brief development and creative execution

Experience with designing and developing marketing collateral (images, written, video, flyers, posters, brochures, media releases, photography, presentations)

Knowledge of/experience working with the media

Experience compiling demographics and statistical information

Experience in organization, planning and implementation of marketing initiatives

Superior communication, promotion, marketing and public relations skills

Proven aptitude for quick creative thinking with acute attention to detail with demanding deadlines

Experience working in a fast paced environment, managing multiple projects, programs and priorities requiring a high degree of mental concentration
Strong computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) (or similar software program)

Other qualifications

Experience in using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere and InDesign) an asset

Work environment/hours of work

This position works mostly indoors

This position works weekday hours, with occasional evening and weekend hours

COVID-19 Vaccination

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent no longer requires a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment. Although it is not mandatory to be vaccinated, it is highly encouraged.

Driver's licence/vehicle requirements

Because this position would be required to travel, a valid Province of Ontario driver's license with a reliable motor vehicle is preferred.

Background check requirements

Essential physical and/or safety requirements

Walking:
frequent on walking on level surface (walking throughout office space)

Sitting:
constant sitting in a chair (majority of day spent at computer desk)

Reaching:
frequent reaching below shoulder, forward, handling (up to 11.4 kgs or 25 lbs) (filing and placing boxes of material on shelves)

Hands:
constant fine finger dexterity (movement), mousing (graphic design, data entry, typing, mousing frequently)

Benefits:

This permanent full-time position will receive benefits including: participation in the OMERS pension plan (mandatory), vacation entitlement and a comprehensive group benefits package following the successful completion of a 3 month waiting period.

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The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair and accessible employment practices that attract and retain talented employees in a workplace that is inclusive, supportive, and reflective of the diverse community we serve.