Communications Coordinator

Competition Number: 2017-003

Job Title: Communications Coordinator

Department: Corporate Administration

Employment Type: Contract Part Time (Term)

Salary:

Posted Date: January 27, 2017

Closing Date: February 17, 2017

Last Updated Date: June 8, 2017, 10:25

Status: Closed

Description:

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Communications Coordinator will be involved in all aspects of development and implementation of the City of Fernie’s internal and external communications strategies. This part time, contract position will be responsible for public awareness, educational campaigns, civic advertising, media relations, community engagement and digital online communications as well, support the communication goals and objectives of the Corporate Communications Plan (CCP)and Strategic Plan.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Update, prioritize and implement strategies identified in the (CCP) to achieve communication goals and objectives;
  • Develop Best Practice communication protocols and procedures for internal and external communication & provide staff training;
  • Plan, develop and implement outreach strategies & activities to increase public awareness regarding Council initiatives, services, programs, projects and public engagement events through various mediums including the City website, social media and event planning;
  • Develop and disseminate information & promotional material including guides, brochures, newsletters, public notices, press releases, and presentations for all communication channels including website, social media & print material;
  • Regularly update and manage the cities website and social media accounts as well, manage the content and layout of regular print publications such as Fernie Connection & Council Connection;
  • Provide recommendations and implementation plans for improvements, updates and site optimization of the City website; and
  • Develop strategy, recommendations and an implementation plan to improve public communications using latest technology and social media tools.

 Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Communications or Journalism, a proven track record utilizing latest

Production techniques & multimedia communication tools and related experience in corporate communications preferably in a local government environment.  Strong public speaking and writing skills and a sound understanding of strategic communications are essential.

This posting does not list all the duties of the position, nor does it fully detail the required skills, knowledge, abilities and certificates required of candidates. For details please refer to the full job description.

Contact Information:

Norm McInnis, Chief Administrative Officer
City of Fernie
PO Box 190, 501 - 3rd Avenue, Fernie, BC V0B 1M0
Email:  cityhall@fernie.ca