Communications Officer - Regular Full Time Municipality: City of White Rock This posting closed on May 27, 2013 at 4:30 PM Job ID: 2013-14(C) (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) Department: Administration Job Description: The City of White Rock is a unique, ocean-side community of 20,000 citizens known for its sunny weather, expansive beach, historic pier, delightful restaurants, and sense of community. The City is located half an hour south of Vancouver on the shore of Semiahmoo Bay. Duties: The Administration Department is seeking a creative and seasoned communications professional with outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills to join our team. This position works with the City???s Departments on the development of internal and external communication messages and strategies, advises of effective publicity, media relations and marketing approaches, and coordinates the implementation of communication plans. You will research and write a variety of communication materials such as press releases, newsletters and speeches, respond to media inquiries, and also play a central role in managing the corporate website and internal intranet site, and in ensuring internal and external engagement through on-line social media. Educational Requirements: Your qualifications include a degree or diploma in Communications or a related discipline with a minimum 3 to 5 years of working in a similar communications role, including experience liaising with media, working with website and intranet content management systems, website optimization and web-design. Experience working with social media strategies would be an asset. Skill Requirements: The ideal candidate for this position brings high energy and passion for developing and supporting communication through both traditional and new media strategies. You bring considerable knowledge of communications and public relations work, preferably in a municipal environment. Furthermore, you are a self-starter, highly organized, and possess outstanding verbal and written communication skills with an ability to exercise diplomacy, tact and professionalism. Salary: A competitive salary and benefits package is offered for this Exempt position. Additional Information: If your experience and education have prepared you for success in this role and you are committed to working in a manner that supports a respectful, healthy, and safe environment, please submit a cover letter and resume to hr@whiterockcity.ca. Web Address: www.whiterockcity.ca/careers Address: City of White Rock 15322 Buena Vista Ave White Rock, BC V4B 1Y6 E-mail: hr@whiterockcity.ca Fax: 604-541-2150 Opening Date: May 16, 2013 08:30 AM Closing Date: May 27, 2013 04:30 PM *Thank you for your interest. Only selected applicants will be contacted. Back