DEPARTMENT:     Office of the CAO & Police     STATUS:     Auxiliary (1 yr. Maternity Leave)
NO. OF POSITIONS:     One     UNION:     CUPE, local 387
HOURS OF WORK:     35 hours/week
(8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)   b$54,933 – $64,703 annually
+ 12% in lieu of all benefits

Situated in the centre of Metro Vancouver, we deliver a broad spectrum of services to a city of 65,000 residents. New Westminster enjoys a reputation for innovation, civic leadership and excellent employee relations.

We are looking for a high energy individual to perform communications and public relations work involved in the planning, development and implementation of corporate communications strategies, policies and initiatives. You will work half-time at City Hall with the Communications team, led by the Manager, Communications & Economic Development, to maintain and regulate the municipal website and the City’s social media outreach tools and to ensure the effectiveness of the City’s external and internal communications activities including: public consultation programs; community and media relations; and the production of information and promotion material. You will also work half-time at the Police Department with the responsibility of maintaining the public website and social media pages; coordinating and ensuring effectiveness of all promotional campaigns for department events and initiatives with an emphasis on recruitment; maintaining branding consistency; producing multi-media materials; working with the media relations officer to facilitate media communications; and initiating internal communications through the maintenance of the department intranet.

REQUIREMENTS:

Degree or diploma in communications or a related discipline supplemented by at least 3 – 5 years of experience, preferably in a municipal environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques involved in public relations, advertising and education programs, especially as they relate to government agencies and organizations.
Considerable knowledge of desktop publishing and website management principles as well as writing, graphic arts, photography and print production best practices.
Considerable experience with social media and marketing for an organization/corporation.
Extensive knowledge and work experience using Adobe Creative Suite with an emphasis on InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
Ability to assist in the planning, development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of promotion, education and public relations initiatives, programs and events.
Excellent oral communication, superior writing and editing skills.
Commitment to high standards of customer service with a wide variety of external and internal contacts.
Ability to multi-task and work effectively within a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently and effectively with minimal supervision, showing initiative and creativity in public engagement techniques.
Valid BC Driver’s License.
The successful candidate is required to successfully pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check.