Supervisor, Communications, Public Relations

Employment Opportunity
Supervisor of Communications, Public Relations and Marketing
Lac La Biche County is an organization driven by principles surrounding Excellence, Communication, Safety and Wellness, Collaboration, and Environmental Sustainability. Our employees enjoy the charm of working in the Lakeland Region, away from the hustle and bustle of the big city while still being able to enjoy a diverse, fast paced and fulfilling work environment. Our community is known to be one of the most diverse and unique communities in Alberta. Not only is it rich in history and culture, but it is also surrounded by forests, parks, lakes, and golden sand beaches

We continuously strive to remain an employer of choice by offering a strong health and safety program, competitive pay, amazing benefits, opportunities for professional development, as well as many wellness initiatives that support a work/life balance. We also take pride in maintaining high standards surrounding equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace.

For more information on Lac La Biche County check out these links:
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Position Overview
Lac La Biche County is seeking a collaborative and well-organized individual to serve as the Supervisor of Communications, Public Relations, and Marketing. This position plays a key role in coordinating and aligning how the County shares information with the public, stakeholders and staff.

The successful candidate will lead a team responsible for day-to-day communications, marketing and public relations activities, while also building strong internal partnerships across departments. This position requires someone who can foster consistent messaging, coordinate multi-channel campaigns, and ensure departments are supported in reaching their audiences effectively.

Collaboration, relationship building and coordination are at the heart of this role. Whether you bring formal communications experience or transferable skills and a willingness to learn, Lac La Biche County welcomes your interest.

Position Responsibilities
Reporting to the General Manager of Strategy and Growth, the Supervisor will:

• Coordinate and oversee communications, marketing, and public relations functions across the organization.
• Lead and support staff responsible for implementing County wide promotions and outreach.
• Work closely with internal departments to understand their needs, develop communication strategies, and ensure alignment with corporate priorities.
• Foster a collaborative environment that ensures consistency and coordination across all messaging and materials.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and service providers, including consultants, creative professionals, and media contacts.
• Oversee the development of promotional content, media releases, public notices, newsletters, and social media posts.
• Guide the execution of marketing campaigns, branding efforts and public awareness initiatives.
• Ensure the County's online presence remains current, accurate and engaging.
• Coordinate public engagement efforts, including planning, logistics and communication support for consultations and outreach events.
• Monitor public sentiment, digital analytics, and media trends to guide future messaging.
• Support internal communications that promote engagement, clarity and collaboration among staff.
• Participate in emergency communication planning and implementation.

Preferred Qualifications And Skills
The ideal candidate brings a strong ability to coordinate across teams and foster effective working relationships. While the following qualifications are preferred, Lac La Biche County also welcomes candidates with transferable skills and a demonstrated willingness to learn:

• Degree/diploma in post-secondary education in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Business or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of related experience in communications, marketing, community engagement or similar work environments.
• Extensive training and/or experience in design standards, typography, photography, and related technology (Adobe Creative Clous, MS Office, etc.)
• Experience coordinating across departments or teams and managing competing timelines and priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for a variety of formats and audiences.
• Knowledge and experience in social media management, website content development and marketing tools.
• Experience with project or team coordination, including working with vendors or consultants.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and political awareness.
• A collaborative mindset, with a proactive and solution-focused approach.
• A combination of equivalent education and experience may be considered.

Position Details
Status:
Permanent Full Time

Days & Hours of Work:
Based on a 35-hour workweek, typically Monday-Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm. May require evenings or weekends for special events, meetings, or projects.

Salary:
$109,345.60 to $140,758.80 annually ($60.08 to $77.34 hourly)

Comprehensive Benefits And Pension Package

• Municipal (LAPP) pension
• Sunlife extended health and dental (100% employer paid)
• 15 days vacation
• 12 days personal health leave
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• All access pass to Bold Multiplex and Pool
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Successful candidate may be eligible for Moving Allowance

Closing Date: Open until suitable candidate is found
If
this sounds like you, please submit your cover letter and resume, quoting Competition #34-COS-25 Supervisor, Communications, Public Relations & Marketing.
If applying outside of our Lac La Biche County website, interested candidates are invited to submit their resume by clicking on the following link:

Candidates from this competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same classification level within the next 6 months.

We thank all interested applicants; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.