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Communications Assistant

by Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc

Position Type: Temporary
Location: Strathroy, ON
Date Posted: Nov 28, 2022
Experience: 1 Year
Education: College Diploma (2 years)
Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc

Job Description

The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc - Temporary Job Opportunity

Communications Assistant

The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc is looking for someone who shares our values of teamwork, respect, honesty and commitment. You will be joining a team of dedicated, professional and committed co-workers, willing to go the extra mile to serve residents and ratepayers. Our mission is to lead and serve our communities by pursuing opportunities, leveraging partnerships and managing our resources to achieve growth. The bar is set high, but we strive to reach it together.


If you are looking for an opportunity to learn and grow and promote positive change in a friendly, safe environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Strathroy-Caradoc… Urban Opportunity, Rural Hospitality.

The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc’s Legal and Legislative Services Team is currently accepting applications for one (1) - 12 month temporary “Communications Assistant.”

 

Goal Statement:
As a member of the Municipal team, each employee is responsible for serving the citizens of Strathroy-Caradoc by meeting the ratepayers’ needs and expectations, as articulated by Council, by striving to be the best in everything we do through attitude, training and creativity, and for representing the Municipality as a strong, integrated organization dedicated to quality, sustainable and viable services.

Position Summary: 
Reporting to the Deputy Clerk - Communications Coordinator, the Communications Assistant is responsible for assisting with the communications and marketing initiatives for the Municipality, including content development, social media management, graphic design and a wide range of communication services support.

Qualifications:
  • 2-year Post-secondary education in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or other related field.
  • Minimum of one (1) year experience in a communications position, preferably in a Municipal setting.
  • Proficiency in all aspects of digital and social media, including social media analytics.
  • Computer literacy utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Adobe Product Suite (Photoshop, InDesign), and virtual meeting platforms.
  • Familiarity with iCreate content management system for website editing is an asset.
  • Knowledge of AODA document accessibility (Word, Adobe, Publisher and PowerPoint).
  • Political acuity and confidentiality.
  • Verbal communication skills including courtesy, tact, discretion, judgment and presentation skills.
  • Strong written communications and public relations skills, including research, writing, proof reading, and editing.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to work effectively in an environment with multiple priorities and pressures and with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent time management, organizational, and project management skills
  • Must have a valid class “G” Ontario Driver’s licence with a satisfactory driver’s abstract.
  • Provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 prior to starting employment.
A satisfactory Criminal Record Check prior to starting employment.

To view the full job descriptions please visit www.strathroy-caradoc.ca

Compensation: 

Wage:            Band 4 - $54,090.40 - $67,313.00 (2022 Rate)
                       
Benefits:        NA

To Apply:

Qualified candidates are invited to e-mail their cover letter and resume by 5:00pm Friday, December 16, 2022 to:

E-mail: careers@strathroy-caradoc.ca

We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used only for employment purposes. The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process.  Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Date Posted: November 28, 2022
 
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