Communication Coordinator, Parks Recreation and

2 months ago


Ottawa, Canada City of Ottawa Full time

Requisition ID: 15032
Department: Rec, Cultural & Facility Services Dept.
Service: Business & Tech Support Services
Branch: Marketing & Communications Branch
Employment Type: 1 Full-time Permanent
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CIPP
Salary Information: $83,851.04 - $102,027.38 annually (2024 rates of pay)
Location: Ben Franklin 101 Centrepointe
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Administrative and Support Services
Application Close: 28/10/2024

**JOB SUMMARY**
- The RCFS Marketing and Communications unit is responsible for developing and implementing marketing and communications programs and services to support the operations of the Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services Department, including multi-media, public education, social marketing and promotional campaigns to inform the public and effectively reach target audiences through appropriate communications channels.- You are responsible for: planning, developing and coordinating multi-media, public education, information and marketing products, services and campaigns for the Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services Department; providing communications advice and communication plans, including writing and editing; and working with Public Information and Media Relations to ensure consistency in approach and messaging to the public.**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
- Completion of post-secondary studies in a field related to communications.- Minimum of 3 years of experience in communications, journalism, marketing or English.- Capacity and desire to work effectively in a team environment is desirable**KNOWLEDGE**
- Professional communications techniques and practices, including materials production
- Marketing management and principles
- Project management principles and techniques
- Financial management principles and techniques
- Website maintenance
- Microsoft Office Suite, desktop publishing, and layout
- Media relations and print and broadcast outlets
- Sound knowledge of print production process and understanding of electronic media production (e.g. internet, television, radio)
- General knowledge of corporate/departmental policies and procedures related to communications
- Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.
- Desirable Qualifications:
- Knowledge of the operations of the Parks, Recreation and Culture Department and the services offered; and
- Knowledge of Municipal communication policies and procedures.

**COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to prepare comprehensive and effective communication strategies
- Ability to produce effective informational and promotional materials, including advertisements, newsletters, brochures, etc. and to maintain a website
- Ability to organize workload, develop work plans, project budgets and schedules
- Well developed interpersonal skills; proven ability to interact and communicate effectively and harmoniously with the public, clients, volunteers, media, city staff and industry colleagues;
- Ability to coordinate and liaise with print and broadcast media outlets, designers, printers and other suppliers
- Ability to draft correspondence in response to inquiries from the public and from elected officials
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate good judgment, tact, discretion, creative problem solving skills and initiative
- Outgoing and enthusiastic
- Organized and dependable; creative and imaginative

**WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW**
- Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
- Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.



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