Communications Officer
3 months ago
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The **City of Thunder Bay** provides exceptional quality of life to those who live, work, and play in Thunder Bay - a culturally vibrant, economically diverse community with a metro population of over 120,000. Located on the north shore of Lake Superior, under the protective watch of the Sleeping Giant, Thunder Bay is rich in people and resources, and connects Northwestern Ontario to the world. We value our high quality of life and promote a clean, green, beautiful, and healthy community that provides economic opportunity, respects diversity, and provides affordable and safe neighbourhoods that are accessible to all.
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**Job Description**:
***:Under the supervision of the Manager, is responsible for the development of Departmental communication plan and promotional materials that support the overall communications plan. Provides advice and support for Divisional staff to communicate program information and receive public input using both traditional and new media channels. Promote Departmental services, programs, and initiatives.
**MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES**:
- Participates as part of the Corporate Communications Team in developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating the annual communications plan for the Infrastructure, Development and Operations Department.
- Provides strategic and tactical communications for Departmental initiatives as assigned.
- Provides strategic communications advice, planning and tools to support business goals, engage stakeholders, and facilitate Departmental and Corporate alignment with policies and priorities.
- Researches, writes, and assists in editing various regular and recurring communication publications to the community.
- Researches, writes, and distributes news releases, public service announcements, and background information to the media and others as required.
- Stages news conferences and media briefings to promote Corporate initiatives and major departmental initiatives; evaluates and monitors media coverage.
- Updates and maintains current media contacts list.
- Co-ordinates special events, displays, promotional materials, and advertising; co-ordinates other special projects, as assigned.
- Serves as a website content resource for the Department, and liaises with web editors and approvers across the Corporation.
- Prepares and analyzes web statistics.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge and awareness of emerging trends, developments, and issues within online and social media.
- Contributes to Corporate publications to communicate Departmental news to internal and external audiences.
- Performs such other related duties as may be required.
**QUALIFICATIONS**:
**Education/Experience**:
- A degree in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, or related field and two years related experience; or
- A diploma in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, or related field and four years related experience
- Demonstrated experience in website maintenance
**Skills/Abilities**:
- Superior ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Superior writing and editing skills, on-line communications expertise, and an understanding of effective graphic design
- Proven organizational and event planning skills
- Ability to work to deadlines and handle multiple projects
- Proficient in the use of computers and current related software
**Assets**:
- Experience with Active Content Management System
- Proficient with camera and digital image software
- Knowledge of the functions of Department, City, outside boards, agencies, and local community groups
**CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT**:
- Will be required to travel to various work locations and provide own transportation
- Must work and attend meetings outside regular working hours
**General Information**:
**ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE**: It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:
- Photos
- Any certificates that have photo identification
- Driver’s licences
- Police records checks
**ACCOMMODATION**: Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.
**PRIVACY**:Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: 625-3866
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