Ensure communications efforts are aligned with the City’s priorities and plans
Provide strategic communications advice and support to programs, services, and initiatives
Deliver strategic communications by aligning and integrating communications initiatives across the corporation with a focus on graphic design
Leverage new and innovative information channels and technologies, e.g., social media and rich media (video)
Support Council and departments with legislative and policy communications
Manage the City’s emergency communications in support of the Office of Emergency Management
Assist in the development and implementation of comprehensive public education, awareness and corporate communications initiatives and events

Completion of university degree in communications, journalism or public relations, or related field
Minimum of 1 year of experience in the field of communications, public relations, journalism, marketing and/or media relations, including recent experience in the field of rich media
Effective use of rich media for communications
Effective communication tactics and techniques using traditional and web-based channels
Trends in communications industry and approaches
Microsoft Office and related software such as Adobe InDesign suite, including After Effects
Familiarity working in a MAC environment
Photography and videography
Local and current events
Media process
Municipal government
Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers

Communications Officer

Key skills