Communications Advisor - Mayor's Office

City of North Vancouver; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 92,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of North Vancouver seeks a temporary full-time Communications Advisor for the Mayor’s Office. Responsibilities include crafting communication strategies and managing social media. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience, demonstrating high integrity and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration and benefits package

Compressed work schedule

Qualifications

• 5 years related senior administrative experience required.
• Experience in managing social media content preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support Mayor’s Office in designing communications strategies.
• Prepare briefing documents for meetings and presentations.
• Manage and curate the Mayor’s official social media presence.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications

Public Administration

Political Science

Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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City of North Vancouver provided pay range

This range is provided by City of North Vancouver. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$92,712.00 / yr - CA$109,056.00 / yr

Direct message the job poster from City of North Vancouver

The City of North Vancouver is the urban core of the beautiful North Shore and has a long-term vision to be “The Healthiest Small City in the World”, with five key priorities to be a City for People, a Liveable City, a Vibrant City, a Connected City and a Prosperous City.

We are looking for a temporary exempt full-time Communications Advisor for approximately 2 years

• to provide professional communications advisory services and administrative support to the Mayor’s Office.

In this role, you will :

• Support the Mayor’s Office in designing, planning and implementing communications strategies;
• Prioritise and follow up on issues and concerns addressed to the Mayor’s Office, including those of a sensitive or confidential nature;
• Prepare briefing documents for meetings, presentations and speeches;
• Assist with communication from the Mayor’s Office to internal and external audiences;
• Serves as a liaison to the Communications Department, providing strategic direction for content that includes the Mayor as the City’s primary spokesperson; ensures alignment and consistency across platforms and initiatives;
• Manages and curates the Mayor’s official social media presence;
• Coordinate and schedule public outreach activities and events;
• Attend public events with the Mayor and organize communication following the events.

This position requires an individual with a high degree of integrity, diplomacy and discretion in managing confidential and sensitive documents and information. Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) and strong interpersonal skills are required. You must have the ability to interact effectively with internal and external interest holders. Exceptional attention to detail, flexibility and an enthusiastic attitude are essential.

You will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science or relevant discipline, with at least 5 years’ related senior administrative experience and involvement in managing social media content, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working in a local government environment would be an asset. The demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and coordinate a variety of tasks and assignments is also required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, together with a working knowledge of an electronic Records Management System would be beneficial.

We offer an attractive remuneration and benefits package for this exempt position, including a compressed work schedule. The salary range is $92,712 - $109,056 annually (2024 rates). Salary offered will be commensurate with education, experience and internal parity. During the recruitment process, applicants will be requested to provide a current Police Information Check (PIC).

If you are passionate about making the City of North Vancouver an even greater place to live, work and play, apply online through the Career Portal at www.cnv.org by Friday, June 20, 2025.

Thank you for your interest in the City of North Vancouver.

We respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional and unceded territories of the Sḵ wx̱ wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and sə lilwə taɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). The City of North Vancouver is committed to Reconciliation with these Nations, who have lived on these lands since time immemorial.

• Note : the length of this assignment may be shortened or extended depending upon operational needs.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Temporary

Job function

Job function

Public Relations and Strategy / Planning

Government Administration

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