Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Communications Coordinator to join our team. This role is essential in enhancing our organization's communication strategies and ensuring that our messaging aligns with our goals. The ideal candidate will possess strong writing and communication skills, along with a passion for engaging with diverse audiences. You will play a key role in developing content, managing communications, and supporting marketing initiatives.
Responsibilities
- 1. Coordinates the implementation of the County’s Communications Plan.
2. Plans, directs, and organizes the work of the Communications Department.
3. Oversees, controls, and supervises contracts for web design and operations, and creates and manages updates, content, and improvements to the County website.
4. Maintains a high level of familiarity with County practices, projects, initiatives, and issues.
5. Regularly reviews print, electronic, and digital media and updates Council, CAO, and senior staff, as appropriate, on emerging trends or issues that may impact the County, consulting with them on proactive communications.
6. Provides communications support to Council and the CAO.
7. Ensures that the County’s corporate and brand identity is managed professionally and consistently, by overseeing communications tools and design.
8. Coordinates responses to media inquiries for information and interviews, and assists the appropriate spokesperson to develop key messaging for those interviews, including Press Releases, as needed.
9. Acts as corporate spokesperson, representing Saddle Hills County’s position, when requested or appropriate.
10. Prepares the operating and capital budgets.
11. Attends Council Meetings and implements and oversees livestreaming of meetings.
12. Liaises with external stakeholders on emerging issues, including for all social media and website inquiries.
13. Responsible for overseeing public participation efforts, including organizing and advertising County events.
14. Responsible for communications related to the Saddle Hills County Health Clinic.
15. Acts as Public Information Officer for Saddle Hills County and Central Peace Regional Emergency Management
16. Provides support to Legislative Services, as required, including acting as Deputy Returning Officer during Municipal Elections.
Required Qualifictions
- 3 – 5 years’ experience in a related role, ideally within municipal government, a non-profit, or a community-focused space.
· Proven marketing, communications, and public relations skills.
· Proficient digital marketing skills.
· Demonstrated strong written skills, including correct use of grammar, spelling etc.
· Ability to meet critical deadlines and prioritize workload.
· Demonstrated sound political sensitivity and judgement, including an awareness of wider political issues that may impact County communications and decision-making.
· Ability to maintain confidentiality on all sensitive matters, and deal tactfully and effectively with elected officials, senior staff, media, members of the public, and all external stakeholders.
· Graphic Design expertise and experience would be an asset.
· Must have a valid class 5 driver’s license, be able to provide an acceptable driver’s abstract and a satisfactory criminal record.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12-18 months
Pay: $110,354.00-$135,557.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Saddle Hills County, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Class 5 Licence (required)
Work Location: In person