| Senior Communications Specialist ??? Mayor???s Office |
| *Resumes will be directly sent to Nicola's Webb's inbox nwebb@surrey.ca |
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| Municipality: |
City of Surrey |
This posting closed on
June 23, 2013
at 4:30 PM
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| Department: |
Mayor's office |
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| Job Description: |
Ready for the next opportunity in your career? The City of Surrey has an exciting opportunity for an experienced communications professional, who is looking for a new challenge. Working in the Mayor???s Office, you will provide communications support as part of the team of one of fastest growing cities in Canada.
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| Duties: |
Within a strategic communication framework, you will meet a variety of challenges to ensure the Mayor and Council???s vision for Surrey is communicated across a diverse range of stakeholders using a full range of media. Writing speeches, preparing press releases and public advisories, organizing press conferences, building excellent media relations and providing communications advice are all key responsibilities for this role. You will also develop proactive and responsive media materials in support of the City???s successes and key initiatives. You will interact with other orders of government to ensure Surrey???s message is heard. Your communication expertise will also allow you to provide valuable input in the development of key policies and new programs.
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| Educational Requirements: |
The successful applicant will have a Bachelor Degree in Communications, political science or public relations, with 5 to 15 years of related experience. Previous work experience in the political realm, with established relationships, is important. This role requires flexibility, significant work capacity and a well-honed level of political astuteness.
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The challenges are many but the rewards are great as you join a team committed to serving the community with integrity and innovation. If you are interested in joining the City of Surrey team in the subject position, |
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| Salary: |
hourly |
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| Additional Information: |
To apply for this position please forward your resume to nwebb@surrey.ca, and include 3 to 5 examples of communication materials that you have prepared in other positions that you have held.
We offer a dynamic work environment and excellent opportunities to advance.
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| Web Address: |
www.surreycareers.ca |
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| Address: |
14245 - 56th Avenue
Surrey, British Columbia
V3X 3A2, Canada |
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| Opening Date: |
May 23, 2013 08:30 AM |
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| Closing Date: |
June 23, 2013 04:30 PM |
