Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Director of Community Services, the ECO is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive internal and external communications plan and fostering a culture of engagement with Town stakeholders.
• The Engagement and Communications Officer leads projects, coordinates consultants, conducts research, and composes civic engagement strategies and communications materials.
• Additionally, the Engagement and Communications Officer represents the municipality to the public and outside agencies, ensuring clear and consistent messaging.

Requirements

• University Degree in public relations, marketing, communications, journalism, or another related field.
• A minimum of three years’ experience in communications.
• Minimum of two years of recent related experience, including corporate communications, media relations, public engagement, social media, and policy development, preferably in a public sector environment.
• Valid BC Class 5 License.
• Knowledge of the Community Charter and Local Government Act.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Preferred

• IAP2 Certification in Public Participation is preferred.

Benefits

• The Town offers an excellent fully employer-paid benefits package, municipal pension plan contributions, Medical Travel Plan, and 3 weeks (15 days) of paid vacation for the first year worked.