Manager of Communications - Vancouver, Canada - City of Port Alberni

City of Port Alberni

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Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

**MANAGER OF COMMUNICATIONS

The City of Port Alberni is a community of over 19,000 people. Located centrally on Vancouver _
Island, we are a wellserviced and growing municipality that offers residents affordable west _

- coast living_ _, as well as proximity to oceans, lakes, rivers and mountains.
The Cit y of Port Alberni is currently looking for a
Manager of Communications to join a progressive and dynamic
organiz ation that provides a full range of programs and services to taxpayers. This position reports to the Director of
Corporate Services.

Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for the development, management and coordination of the City's internal and external
- communications programs

Specific responsibilities include:

Developing, coordinating and designing the City's public information programs, including print and nonprint

- materials

Working with staff to create and promote a positive City presence in the community and across Vancouver Island
Working collaboratively with all departments to develop and execute communications strategies
Developing and maintaining an engaging social media presence as well as managing content for the City's social

- media platforms

Producing written communications including media releases, promotional materials, speeches, letters, etc.

Qualifications & Experience:

A diploma or degree in communications, public relations, journalism or other related discipline
Related experience in a communications role, preferably with a municipal government, with specific experience in

- strategic corporate communications and media relations

Extensive knowledge of communication principles and public participation practices as they relate to strategic

- corporate communications, issues management, public engagement and media relations

Demonstrated ability in leading strategic and proactive communications and engagement initiatives
Demonstrated ability in creating reports, corporate communications information, and presentations
Demonstrated ability in graphic design using the Adobe Creative Suite
Ability to work in a fastpaced environment requiring collaboration, commitment and creativity, as well as the

- ability to prioritize and meet strict deadlines

Demonstrated superior oral and written communication skills and the ability to write for different audiences
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with all City departments, government officials, municipal

- and community partners, members of the public, the media, the business community and special interest groups

An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
This is an exempt position. A competitive salary is offered in addition to a comprehensive benefit package. The primary _

- work location for this position is Port Alberni, however a hybrid work schedule may be considered

This posting will _Attention:
Human Resources

By mail:
City of Port Alberni, 4850 Argyle Street, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 1V8

_We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that _
**_only those selected to be interviewed will be contacted._