Communications and Events Manager

City of Trail; Trail; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Municipal pension plan

Annual Trail pass

Job summary

The City of Trail is seeking a Communications and Events Manager to lead external and internal corporate communications, promotional initiatives and public relations. This exempt role sits on the management team and collaborates with departments and community groups to plan civic events and activities.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Communications or Marketing with at least five years' experience in communications, marketing, public relations or event management, and is proficient in

Qualifications

• At least five years of progressive experience in communications, marketing, PR, or event management.
• Strong writer with command of Canadian Press style.
• Experience managing digital platforms and social media.
• Ability to craft messaging that builds engagement and public trust.

Responsibilities

• Oversee external and internal corporate communications and PR campaigns.
• Coordinate promotional initiatives and public relations efforts.
• Manage social media and website maintenance for the organization.

Skills

Corporate communications

Public relations

Social media management

Content writing

Digital communications

Education

Communications degree

Marketing degree

Job description

External Competition #: 2026-016 Exempt - Permanent Full-Time

About Trail:

Nestled in the stunning West Kootenay region along the Columbia River, Trail offers an unbeatable mix of affordability, lifestyle, and opportunity. This is a community where your career can grow while you enjoy world-class outdoor and indoor recreation, vibrant arts and culture, and a strong sense of belonging. With exceptional schools, a regional hospital boasting top-tier services, and a growing tech and industrial sector, Trail is more than a place to work; it is a place to thrive. Whether you are hiking mountain trails, cycling along scenic routes, or crossing the iconic Columbia River Skywalk, you will quickly see why Trail is called the “Home of Champions.”

Position Overview:

The City of Trail is recruiting for the position of Communications and Events Manager. This is an exempt position which forms part of the management team in the organization and is primarily responsible for all external and internal corporate communications, promotional initiatives and public relations that support communications, including social media applications and website maintenance. The Communications and Events Manager works collaboratively with all necessary Departments and community groups as part of coordinating civic events and activities that the City delivers directly or where the City is partnering or sponsoring a group or organization.

Qualifications:

Our ideal candidate is a strategic and creative communications professional with a degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field, complemented by at least five years of progressive experience in communications, marketing, public relations, or event management. You are an exceptional writer and communicator with a strong command of Canadian Press style, proven experience managing digital communications platforms and social media, and a talent for crafting compelling messaging that builds engagement and public trust.

Position Information:

• Salary Range: $80,750 to $104,500
• Hours: 37.5 / week – Monday to Friday with 1-hour for lunch
• Status: Exempt - Permanent Full-Time;
• Benefits:
  • Competitive Benefit Package;
  • Municipal Pension Plan; and
  • Free Single or Family Annual Pass at the Trail Aquatic and Leisure Centre

Posting Date:

August 5, 2026

Application Deadline:

September 4, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.