Corporate Communications Officer

4 months ago

St Catharines, Canada City of St. Catharines Full time

**Join us to shape the future of St. Catharines**

**About the City**:
In the city of St. Catharines, we are committed to realizing the vision outlined in **The City of St. Catharines - Strategic Plan 2023 to 2027**. Our goal is to cultivate a city that thrives on safety, innovation, sustainability, and caring, not just for today, but for generations to come. Join our team and be part of a meaningful journey to shape the future of our community, leaving a lasting impact that extends far beyond the present.

**About the Role**:
Reporting to the Manager of Corporate Communications, the Corporate Communications Officer supports the education, awareness and promotion of City programs, services and events through external communication, media relations and public engagement activities. Working as part of a team, the Communications Officer protects the City’s reputation and builds community trust through accurate, timely, and accessible communication.

**What You Will be Doing**:

- (These set out the principal functions of the position and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements)._
- Create content for the City’s corporate website, updating as required, to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Edit and approve website content submitted by departmental web editors.
- Write content for the City’s internal and external newsletters through independent research and interviews with staff and take photographs and video.
- Maintain the City’s social media accounts and develop strategies to increase its social media presence by tailoring content to various audiences and platforms.
- Write news releases, media advisories and public service announcements.
- Liaise with and respond to requests from members of the media. Coach staff in media relations and responding to media questions.
- Collaborate with departmental staff to create communications and public engagement plans that increase public awareness, engagement and participation.
- Maintain city images and video database.
- Serve as an alternate Emergency Information Officer in the absence of the Corporate Communications Officer.
- Perform other similar and related duties as required.

**About You**:
**Qualifications**:

- College diploma in Journalism, Public Relations, Communications, Political Science, Marketing or related discipline.
- Three (3) to five (5) years of progressive experience in communications, public relations, or journalism preferably in a municipal environment.

***Skills**:

- Experience in media relations and preparing others to respond to the media.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience in press release writing in a news-ready format.
- Knowledge of municipal government procedures, policies and governance.
- Understanding of crisis communications and issues management.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Canadian Press Style Guide(s), AODA accessibility requirements, and plain language techniques.
- Proven customer service skills with the ability to work in a team environment and liaison with key internal and external partners.
- Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritize and organize work to meet deadlines and multi-task with mínimal supervision.
- Familiarity with website content management systems, and social media management systems including Google Analytics, Google maps creation, Business Manager, Tweet Deck, YouTube Studio, and Hoot Suite.
- Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, digital media software including Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Premiere Pro (Creative Suite) and e-newsletter software such as Constant Contact

**Other Requirements**:

- Availability to work flexible hours.
- A demonstrated commitment to enhancing a safety culture.
- Proven completion of Ministry of Labour Worker Health and Safety Awareness training
- Ability to travel between City work locations is required.
- Proof of education will be required upon hire.

**What’s in it for you**:
Salary & Benefits: Get a competitive salary plus health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage (for applicable positions).

Pension Plan: Enjoy enrollment in the OMERS pension plan with matched contributions for a secure retirement.

Flexibility: Achieve work-life balance with our hybrid work environment (for eligible positions).

Training: Access training and development funds to support your career growth.

Make Your Mark: Share your ideas, drive change, and leave a lasting impact through modernization efforts.

Great People: Work with a supportive team and leadership focused on your success.

**Other Job Details**:
Salary Range: $67,043 - $75,285

Employee Group: CUPE 157

Department: CAO- Corporate Communications

Position Type: Permanent, Full-time

Work Mode: Hybrid

Hours of Work: 8:30am to 4:30pm

Number of Openings: 1

Job ID: 2024-192

Posted Date: Sep 27, 2024

Application Deadline: Open until filled

**Additional Information**:
For applicable positions, the recruitment

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