Communications Coordinator

1 month ago


Athabasca, Canada Athabasca County Full time

**Communications Coordinator**:
**Job Type**
Communication / Information / Cultural

**Organization**
Athabasca County

**Closing date**
**Feb 14, 2023**

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), and working closely with senior leadership, the Communications Coordinator is responsible for the development, delivery, and administration of a full range of communication strategies and services to communicate municipal news and services, share Council and municipal goals and priorities, and engage the public.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Develop, and maintain a strategic communication plan for Athabasca County to increase public awareness regarding Council initiatives, services, programs, projects, and public engagement events through various channels including website, print, and social media.
- Work with the CAO and senior team members to develop and schedule timely and appropriate communications for evolving and emerging issues, projects, services and events in accordance with Council direction.
- Assist with the preparation of correspondence, press releases, advertising, and other communications to the public from copy, draft, or oral instructions.
- Proactively identify issues or information to share with County residents.
- Develop communication protocols and procedures for internal and external communication.
- Work with staff and Council to increase the awarements of the importance of a consistent visual identity ross all programs and communications products.
- Design and support the production of print and digital materials including, but not limited to, advertisements, publications, posters, newsletters, event and service materials.
- Streamline, manage and update the County website and social media presence and content.
- Responsible for the video streaming and management of all required Council meetings via County YouTube account.
- Function as the County’s media liaison including coordinating media response messages, directing inquiries to the appropriate contact(s), and organizing interviews.
- Foster positive relationships with media, elected officials, and community groups, including collaboration with regional partners and key stakeholders.
- Identify target audiences and media outlets to maximize impact of announcements.
- Provide media monitoring for accuracy of information related to County business, programming, and/or Council decisions.
- Perform duties of the Public Information Officer under the Emergency Management Plan.
- Other related work and projects as assigned.

**QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS**
- Degree or Diploma in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Public Administration or related discipline.
- A minimum of 2-3 years’ of related experience, preferably within a municipal government setting.
- Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of communications work, including issues management, public engagement, and media relations.
- Superior written and oral communication skills with effective writing, editing and presentation skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher).
- Advanced working knowledge in website and social media content management.
- Proven capability to maintain confidentiality and to exercise a high degree of tact, diplomacy and discretion.

**Application Return**
Jenn Bellward
Human Resources Manager
3602 - 48 Avenue
Athabasca, AB T9S 1M8
(Fax): 780-675-5512
RE: Communications Coordinator

Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years



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