Notice of Employment Opportunity

Communications Coordinator

Permanent Full-Time / Internal / External

Competition No.: 2020-065

Organizational Profile

The Regional District of Nanaimo is seeking a positive, self-motivated Communications Coordinator.

The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) is one of 28 regional districts in the Province of British Columbia. Regional Districts across the Province strive to ensure all provincial residents have an effective form of local government, while also representing municipal residents on regional issues. The RDN provides regional governance and services to the municipalities of Nanaimo, Lantzville, Parksville, and Qualicum Beach, as well as seven unincorporated Electoral Areas. Established in 1967, the RDN is British Columbia's fifth most populous Regional District, of 28 throughout the province, and home to more than 155,000 people.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the General Manager of Corporate Services, the Communications Coordinator will be responsible for developing communications strategies for corporate initiatives; preparing corporate communications content, including newsletters, fact sheets, news releases, notices, social media posts, newspaper and radio advertising and website information; the development and implementation of corporate communications policies and programs; liaising with senior level contacts, First Nations, municipal partners, Board members, the public and the media; assisting in the preparation and planning for special events; and acting as the public information officer during emergency events.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications include an undergraduate degree in communications or journalism plus a minimum of three years' experience in a corporate communications environment, preferably in local government setting; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience working with other levels of government and/or First Nations and a high level of proficiency with software programs, including graphics, is considered an asset.

This is a permanent full-time excluded position. In addition to a superb location, this position offers a competitive compensation and benefits package as well as a compressed work schedule option. Please visit the RDN website at www.rdn.bc.ca for more information on the Regional District of Nanaimo.

Please visit the RDN website at www.rdn.bc.ca for more information on the Regional District of Nanaimo.

Skills/Education

• Undergraduate degree in communications or journalism
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a corporate communications environment
• Experience working with other levels of government is an asset

Application Details

Please quote competition 2020-065 and submit a cover letter and resume clearly outlining your education, experience and qualifications as they relate to the position.

Applications can also be faxed to 250-390-4163 or mailed to:

Attention: Human Resources

Main Reception, Administration Building

Regional District of Nanaimo

6300 Hammond Bay Road

Nanaimo, BC V9T 6N2

Applications will be accepted until:

4:00 pm, on August 21, 2020

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.