Communications Coordinator - Chilliwack, Canada - City of Chilliwack

City of Chilliwack

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Chilliwack, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Communications Coordinator:

Exempt Full-Time

Communications Department

Overview

The City of Chilliwack is home to more than 100,000 residents and offers a wide range of services to best serve the population.

If you want to work for a supportive employer in a city with exceptional outdoor amenities minutes away, a bounty of farm-to-table options and a rich history, Chilliwack is the place for you.

As a rapidly growing municipality committed to quality service and a positive work environment, we are seeking talented professionals who want to make a difference in the community.

Reporting to the Manager of Communications, the Communications Coordinator prepares and distributes a variety of materials to support the City's strategic communications on behalf of Mayor and Council and all City departments.

This position plays a crucial role in the City's efforts to communicate directly to residents, to ensure public understanding of the City's work, and to enable meaningful public consultation.

Are you the one we're looking for?

You are a critical thinker with a demonstrated ability to develop and deliver communications plans, prepare communication and promotional materials, and have experience with social media, website content development, press releases, strategic messaging, and public engagement work.

You are creative, organized, detail-oriented, and have strong writing skills.

You thrive in a fast-paced work environment, are able to meet deadlines, and work well both independently and with a team.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who has a degree or diploma in communications or a related field from a recognized university, and a minimum of three years of professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, a supportive team-oriented work environment and opportunities for professional development.

Standard hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, with occasional evenings and weekends required. This position requires a valid BC driver's license.

How to Apply:

Job
Title:
Communications Coordinator

Competition Number:
E2305

Closing
Date:
August 23, 2023**Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years