Communications Advisor

District-of-Lake-Countr; Lake Country; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Generous vacation leave

Professional development

Job summary

The District of Lake Country is seeking a permanent, full-time Communications Advisor based in Lake Country, BC. You will support the communications and public engagement work plan by developing and coordinating corporate communications, including the Annual Report, news releases, and public-facing materials.

You will collaborate with the Communications Lead, Senior Leadership Team, and departments to support media relations, provide communications advice, and ensure consistent brand standards

Qualifications

• Diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or related discipline.
• Minimum of three years' work experience, preferably in local government or public sector.
• IAP2 Canada training or equivalent is considered an asset.
• Valid BC Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver communications planning for District projects, programs, services, and initiatives.
• Develop engaging content across channels, including web, media, publications, and public communications.
• Provide communications advice to leaders and departments, mitigating risks and supporting issues management.
• Support media relations, public engagement, and community outreach with coordinated messaging and stakeholder communications.
• Collaborate to ensure consistent messaging, brand standards, and emergency communications alignment.
• Other related duties as required.

Skills

Public engagement

Media relations

Stakeholder communications

Interpersonal communication

Education

Diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing

Tools

Microsoft 365

Website CMS

Job description

The District of Lake Country has an exciting opportunity for apermanent full-time Communications Advisor, based in Lake Country, BC.

Reporting to the Communications Lead, the Communications Advisor supports the communications and public engagement work plan by developing and coordinating corporate communications, including the Annual Report, publications, news releases, key messages and other public-facing materials. The position works collaboratively with the Communications Lead, Senior Leadership Team, and departments across the organization to support media relations and deliver timely, accurate, accessible, and consistent information to Council, staff, residents, partners, and the broader community.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Shape and deliver communications planning and execution for key District projects, programs, services, and initiatives;
• Develop engaging, accessible content across multiple channels, including web, media, corporate publications, presentations, and public communications;
• Provide trusted communications advice to leaders and departments, identifying opportunities, mitigating risks, and supporting sensitive issues management;
• Support media relations, public engagement, and community outreach through coordinated messaging, promotional materials, and stakeholder communications;
• Collaborate across the organization to ensure consistent corporate messaging, brand standards, and communications alignment with District priorities and emergency response needs; and
• Other related duties as required.

More About You

To qualify for this role, you must have a diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related discipline and a minimum of three years’ work experience,preferably in local government, the public sector, or another complex organization. IAP2 Canada training or equivalent is considered an asset. A valid BC Drivers License is also required.

As our ideal candidate, you have working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and website content management systems. You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to tactfully and professionally respond to internal and external inquiries. General knowledge of local government operations, governance, and election processes would be considered an asset. Above all, we value a collaborative attitude with the ability to build positive and productive working relationships with employees and the public.

About the Benefits

• This exempt position offers a competitive annual salary in the range of $82,833-$92,037 (2026 rates);
• Generous vacation and wellness leave;
• 100% Employer-covered health and paramedical benefits;
• Career and professional development; and
• A collaborative, supportive, and inclusive work culture.

Posting will be open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The District of Lake Country is committed to being an equal opportunity employer who embraces and respects diversity. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting [e-mail]

About Us

Situated within the unceded territory of squilx”/syilx (Okanagan) peoples, Lake Country is a vibrant community of approximately 15,000 citizens and is located in the heart of the rapidly growing Okanagan Valley. Lake Country is less than a half hour drive from downtown Kelowna and mere minutes to beautiful orchards, wineries, farms and the serenity of the Okanagan lakes. Lake Country is in close proximity to the Kelowna International Airport and the University of British Columbia – Okanagan. Residents enjoy hot summers and temperate winters with boundless opportunities for year-round recreation – from water sports to cycling, golfing, skiing, hiking and much more. If you are searching to relocate to a community that truly has it all, join our team and experience ‘Life. The Okanagan Way!’