City of New Westminster,Communications Coordinator Jobs in Canada

Job
Description
We are looking for a high energy individual to
perform communications and public relations work involved in the planning,
development and implementation of corporate communications strategies,
policies and intiatives.  You will work half-time at City Hall with the
Communications team, led by the Manager, Communications & Economic
Development, to maintain and regulate the municipal websi

te and the City’s
social media outreach tools and to ensure the effectiveness of the CIty’s
external and internal communications activities including:  public
consultation programs; community and media relations, and the production of
information and promotion material.  You will also work half-time at the
Police Department with the responsibility of maintaining the public website
and social media pages; coordinating and ensuring effectiveness of all
promotional campaigns for department events and initiatives with an emphasis
on recruitment; maintaining branding consistency; producing multi-media
materials, working with the media relations officer to facilitate media
communications; and intiating internal communications through the maintenance
of the department intranet.

Qualifications
*Degree or diploma in communications or a
related discipline supplemented by at least 3-5 years of experience,
preferably in a municipal environment, or an equivalent combination of
education and experience.
*Thorough knowledge of the principles,
practives and techniques involved in public relations, advertising and
education programs, especially as they relate to government agencies and
organizations.
*Considerable knowledge of desktop publishing
and website management principles as well as writing, graphic arts,
photography and print production best practives.
*Considerable experience with social media and
marketing for an organization/corporation.
*Extensive knowledge and work experience using
Adobe Creative Sutie with an emphasis on InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
*Ability to assist in the planning,
development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of promotion,
education and public relations initiatives, programs and events.
*Excellent oral communication, superior
writing and editing skills.
*Commitment to high standards of customer
service with a wide variety of external and internal contacts.
*Ability to multi-task and work effectively
within a fast-paced environment.
*Ability to work indepenedently and
effectively with minimal supervision, showing initative and creativity in
public engagement techniques.
*Valid BC Driver’s License.
*The successful candidate is required to
successfully pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check.

How to Apply
Apply by sending your resume quoting
competition #15-05, by February 27, 2015 to the Human Resources Department,
City of New Westminster, 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC, V3L 1H9, Fax:
(604) 527-4619 or e-mail.

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