Assistant - Communications
7 months ago
The Town of Cochrane is located in the breathtaking Bow Valley corridor in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in southern Alberta. With a population of over 30,000 people, and growing steadily every year, Cochrane is a thriving town, surrounded by world-famous ranch country. Our western heritage is reflected in the Town’s architecture and our friendly people. The Town of Cochrane welcomes innovative and skilled individuals to join our team of over 250 employees.
We are currently recruiting for a Communications Assistant to join our team for a minimum 16-month term. This temporary, full-time position will play a key role in ensuring the Corporate Communications admin function is well supported to better support our residents.
Reporting to the Manager of Corporate Communications and Intergovernmental Relations, this position provides comprehensive administrative support to the Corporate Communications team. The Communications Assistant plays an important role in supporting the team in delivering effective internal and external communications - from records management, to information requests, to event logistics.
Why should you consider working for us?
Our employees enjoy many benefits including competitive public sector pay, comprehensive health and dental benefits package, professional learning and development opportunities and the opportunity to work with other talented municipal professionals.
As an organization, we are focused on investing in people. We are growing into an organization with a focus on transparency, critical thinking, curiosity, reflection and innovation. We support experimentation as part of the growth process and strive for continuous improvement. We are municipal employees, and we are accountable to all the residents of the Town of Cochrane. Want to be a part of this exciting time?
**As the Communications Assistant, you will**:
- Supports and directs internal and external requests for information and resources through the communications inbox.
- Provides support to coordinating event logistics.
- Routine updates to website, social media and weekly print advertising.
- Supports existing communications tools including the public digital signs, intranet site, internal monitors and booking of advertising.
- Maintains records management systems; electronic and hardcopy files.
- Sorts, reconciles and codes purchasing invoices.
- Reviews and prepares documents, forms, agendas, and other correspondence materials.
- Maintains and monitors office equipment and supplies inventory; places orders as required.
- Provide assistance to other team members on an as needed basis.
- Media monitoring various communication outlets: print, broadcast, online and social media.
If many of the following characteristics and skills describe you, we want to meet you
- Post-secondary certificate in administration, communications or a related field.
- Minimum of two years’ previous administrative experience in fast-paced office environment.
- Good oral and written communication skills, with excellent work ethic and commitment to a high level of customer service.
- Knowledge of proper functioning and use of a variety of scanning and photocopy equipment.
- Knowledge of proper file organization.
- Ability to maintain productivity while performing repetitive tasks and adapt to changing environments.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize and adapt to a changing pace and environment while managing one’s time.
- Experience working within a communications function preferred.
The Town of Cochrane is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment for all employees. As a Town of Cochrane employee, you must take reasonable care to protect your health and safety and that of others present at Town worksites, perform work safely, follow all relevant health and safety legislation, Town directives and procedures and attend all identified orientations and training.
**Still interested? Here’s how to apply**:
- Qualified individuals are encouraged to submit your resume, and a letter stating how your experience match the required qualifications, skills and abilities for this position.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants must be legally entitled to live and work in Canada.
Land Acknowledgement
In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, the Métis Nation (Region 3), and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.
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