Communications Coordinator

5 days ago

Athabasca, Canada Athabasca County Full time

Reporting to the Director of Corporate Services, the Communications team works closely with senior leadership and Council, providing information on municipal news and services and municipal goals and priorities, and public engagement.

**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.
- Assisting 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 awareness of the importance of a consistent visual identity across 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.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $88,325.00-$110,447.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-06-06

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