Communications Coordinator

**New Westminster, British Columbia**:
**Number of Openings**: 1
**Hours per Week**: Other: 17.5 hours per week
**Employee Group**: CUPE, Local 387
**Location**: City Hall: 511 Royal Ave
**Competition #**: 481
**Additional Details**:
**Key Responsibilities**:

- Develop comprehensive communication strategies and plans
- Provide general ongoing communication support to project team (e.g., draft and review copy; media relations, develop information materials, etc.)
- Provide internal communication support to inform, educate, and equip staff with project information, training info, FAQs, key messages etc.
- Assist with extreme weather response communication
- Communicate shelter and supportive housing options; health and support services
- Share project updates and celebrate successes both internally and externally
- Develop, plan and coordinate digital communication campaigns and messages through social media and other digital platforms
- Coordinate, create, write, edit and publish a variety of communication and public education materials including social media posts, website content, news releases, and other promotional items
- Design and create graphics for online and print content
- Coordinate the design, production, and dissemination of promotional and public education materials

**Requirements**:

- A bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism or related discipline
- At least 3-5 years working experience in corporate communications
- Excellent writing skills with demonstrated experience writing media releases and a variety of other content including social, web, newsletters
- Strong copyediting skills - you are comfortable being the final eyes on copy before it is finalized
- Strong digital communications skills with experience developing content for various social media channels, including creating appropriate graphics
- Project management skills with experience working as part of a team
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and efficient in meeting tight deadlines with a high attention to detail
- Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of communication work relevant to municipal operations

**Assets**:

- Basic graphic design skills using platforms such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite etc.
- Knowledge of the municipal environment and experience working with all levels of an organization
- To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversity of our workforce, are encouraged to express their interest._
- New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. It is acknowledged by the City that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land._
- We are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on._
- We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted._
- This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada._

Employment Status **Temporary Part-Time**

Pay Range **$37.54 - $44.22 per hour plus benefits**

Closing Date **4/19/24