Communications Advisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous vacation & wellness leave

Employer-covered health & paramedical

Pension program

Career development

Collaborative culture

Job summary

The District of Lake Country, based in Lake Country, BC, is seeking a permanent full-time Communications Advisor to develop and coordinate corporate communications, including the Annual Report, news releases, and key messages. You will work with the Communications Lead and departments to support media relations and community outreach.

Requirements include a Diploma in Communications/Public Relations/Journalism/Marketing or related field, 3+ years of experience, BC driver’s license, and knowledge

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 training or equivalent is an asset.
• Valid BC Driver’s Licence is required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and website content management systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to respond tactfully to inquiries.
• Knowledge of local government operations, governance, and election processes is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver communications planning and execution for District projects, programs, services, and initiatives.
• Develop engaging, accessible content across channels (web, media, publications, presentations, public communications).
• Provide trusted communications advice to leaders and departments, mitigating risks and handling sensitive issues.
• Support media relations, public engagement, and community outreach through coordinated messaging and stakeholder communications.
• Collaborate across the organization to ensure brand standards and communications alignment with priorities and emergency needs.
• Other related duties as required.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Public relations

Content creation

MS 365

Website CMS

Stakeholder engagement

Media relations

Education

Diploma in Communications/Public Relations/Journalism/Marketing

Tools

None

Job description

Lake Country is the Province’s fastest growing municipality and is a vibrant community of approximately 15,000 citizens located in the heart of the rapidly growing Okanagan Valley, less than a half hour drive from Kelowna and mere minutes to beautiful orchards, wineries, farms and the serenity of the Okanagan lakes. With its strategic vicinity to the Kelowna International Airport (10 minutes’ drive) and the University of BC Okanagan campus (12 minutes’ drive), 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!’

The District of Lake Country

Communications Advisor

About the Opportunity The District of Lake Country has an exciting opportunity for a permanent 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;
• An attractive pension program;
• Career and professional development; and
• A collaborative, supportive, and inclusive work culture.

For further details please see the Job Description.

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].