Communications and Engagement Specialist- Comox Strathcona Waste Management (CSWM)

Comox Valley Redional Disctrict; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovativer Arbeitgeber sucht einen leidenschaftlichen Kommunikations- und Engagement-Spezialisten, der die Gemeinschaft in die Abfallreduzierung und Recyclinginitiativen einbezieht. In dieser Rolle entwickeln Sie umfassende Kommunikationsstrategien und arbeiten eng mit verschiedenen Interessengruppen zusammen, um nachhaltige Praktiken zu fördern. Sie werden die Möglichkeit haben, kreative Kampagnen zu leiten, die das Bewusstsein für Abfallmanagement erhöhen und positive Verhaltensänderungen in der Gemeinschaft bewirken. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für Umweltfragen und hervorragende Kommunikationsfähigkeiten haben, ist diese Position ideal für Sie.

Benefits

Fahrtkostenerstattung

Flexible Arbeitszeiten

Fortbildungsmöglichkeiten

Gesundheitsleistungen

Qualifications

• Mindestens 4-5 Jahre Erfahrung in der Entwicklung und Umsetzung von Kommunikationsprogrammen.
• Fähigkeit zur effektiven Zusammenarbeit mit verschiedenen Interessengruppen.

Responsibilities

• Entwicklung und Ausführung von Kommunikations- und Engagementplänen.
• Zusammenarbeit mit internen Teams und Partnergemeinden zur Verbreitung von Informationen.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Öffentlichkeitsarbeit

Interpersonelle Fähigkeiten

Projektmanagement

Detailorientierung

Education

Postsekundäre Ausbildung in Kommunikation oder verwandtem Bereich

Tools

Social Media Plattformen

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Communications and Engagement Specialist- Comox Strathcona Waste Management (CSWM)

We are accepting applications for a full-time Communications and Engagement Specialist (Specialist) to join our Solid Waste team. This role is essential in helping residents, businesses, and community stakeholders understand, participate in, and support our waste reduction, recycling, and composting goals. A key member of a small but passionate solid waste team, this role helps build understanding, trust, and active participation across both the Strathcona Regional District and Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) by translating complex waste and sustainability policies into clear, accessible messaging.

The Specialist develops and implements communication and public engagement strategies in alignment with International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) standards and CVRD corporate guidelines. Under the direction and guidance of the Manager of Solid Waste Planning and Policy Development, the Specialist works on a variety of public, Indigenous, and stakeholder engagement for regional waste reduction, recycling, and solid waste projects including the update to our regional solid waste management plan. The Comox Strathcona Waste Management Service (CSWM) has an annual operating budget of $13,000,000 and manages over 100,000 tonnes of waste and recycled material annually. This position would support a number of diversion and education programs for the service directly impacting the amount of waste going to landfill in our community.

The primary responsibilities of the role are to:

• Develop and execute multi-channel communications and engagement plans to support CSWM initiatives efficiently and cost-effectively;
• Ensure CSWM branding, messaging and graphic standards are clear, consistent, and aligned with CSWM core services, strategic plan drivers, and priorities;
• Collaborate with internal teams, partner municipalities, Strathcona Regional District, and First Nations communities for the dissemination of CSWM information;
• Develop and oversee various communications materials, such as issues briefings, key messages, news releases, reports, videos, backgrounders, newsletters, brochures, displays and signage;
• Lead the development and execution of targeted education campaigns aimed at driving behavioral change and fostering a culture of waste reduction and sustainability within the community;

Develop comprehensive social media plans tailored to each platform to promote CSWM initiatives, events, and campaigns, enhancing brand visibility;

Our ideal candidate is:

• An exceptional communicator with superior writing, facilitation and interpersonal skills and the ability to foster effective, collaborative relationships;
• Skilled at developing and participating in the implementation of all facets of a strategic communications and engagement plan;
• Adept at disseminating information with accuracy, consistency, and thoroughness with strong attention to detail;
• Able to effectively manage multiple demands, logistics and budgets;
• Able to adapt to change, identify and develop the best tools and timing for providing effective information to diverse audiences;
• Educated in communications, engagement, public relations or another related discipline with a minimum two or three years of post-secondary education following high school graduation;
• Skilled in public engagement and communications, with minimum four to five years’ experience in developing and implementing communications programs and engagement initiatives for a diverse organization, preferably in local government;
• A certified public participation professional through IAP2 Canada;

A valid BC Class 5 driver’s license is required for this role. Successful candidates will be required to consent to a Canadian Criminal Record Check.

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