Marketing and Communications Assistant

**Marketing and Communications Assistant**:
**COMPETITION: #25-166**
**STATUS: Temporary Full-Time (CUPE)**
**DEPARTMENT: Strategic Development, Communications & Public Engagement**
**SALARY: $31.39 - $36.84 per hour**
**CLOSING: October 13, 2025**
- We strive for excellence as we deliver vital municipal services with innovation, accountability and efficiency to meet the needs of the community now and into the future. Be part of our story. Come grow with us_

**POSITION OVERVIEW**
Do you want to be part of a hardworking, fun, and creative communications and design team? This is an exciting opportunity for a Marketing and Communications Assistant with a passion for creative storytelling and a solution-driven mindset to join our Corporate Communications and Public Engagement Team.

In this design specialist role, you will:

- Coordinate a wide variety of marketing, communication and engagement projects across a variety of departments.
- Use your creativity, superior graphic design abilities, resourcefulness, and eye for messaging to develop digital and print materials - from brochures, newsletters, social media content, print and digital ads to web updates - while successfully managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Work collaboratively with City departments and team members to create and deliver engaging campaigns that reflect Maple Ridge’s brand and commitment to innovation, transparency, and service excellence.

This is the perfect opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working on diverse projects, and is excited to contribute to meaningful communications and engagement in a growing city with a vibrant brand

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES**
Thorough knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation and arithmetic.
Considerable knowledge of office practices and procedures and of the policies, procedures, rules and regulations applicable to the work.
Sound knowledge of the objectives and policies of Parks, Recreation and Culture as they relate to the work.
Sound knowledge of Parks, Recreation and Culture services and available community services, including local media publications and contacts.
Sound knowledge of software, equipment, and tools applicable to the work.
Ability to review program descriptions from a wide variety of sources and modify to a consistent presentation and format.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts.
Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of correspondence, reports and records related to the work.

**DESIRABLE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
Completion of the 12th school grade supplemented by a certificate in graphic design plus sound related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

**LICENCES AND CERTIFICATES**
Class 5 Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia.

**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**
This is a Temporary Full-Time opportunity for six (6) months, which may be extended or curtailed by circumstances which could not be foreseen at the time of hiring.

**EQUITY STATEMENT**

**WHAT WE OFFER YOU**:
The City of Maple Ridge is a great place to work with competitive compensation packages that include the Municipal Pension Plan, a strong employee wellness program and the opportunity for professional career growth and professional development. If you want to help shape a growing community in a municipality that strives for service excellence, then this is the position for you.

**We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.**

Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience : Experience an asset