Communications Coordinator

Regional District of Central Kootenay; Nelson; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks vacation

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The Regional District of Central Kootenay in Nelson, BC, is seeking a Communications Coordinator for a full-time, benefitted role. The position manages communications and engagement activities across departments, delivering clear, timely public, stakeholder and employee communications in line with RDCK direction and brand standards.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Corporate Administration, the role requires media relations, digital tools and the ability to translate complex information into

Qualifications

• Diploma in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or related field with three years of directly related experience.
• Experience working with media and providing communications support in a public-sector or complex organizational environment.
• Experience developing and delivering communications materials across multiple channels.
• Experience supporting public engagement, communications projects and organizational initiatives.
• Experience providing communications support during an emergency or significant incident would be an asset.
• Experience managing website content using WordPress or similar CMS; familiarity with Canva and Hootsuite is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver communications and engagement activities for the Regional District.
• Collaborate with departments to develop clear, timely public, stakeholder and employee communications.
• Ensure communications align with direction, policies, protocols and brand standards.

Skills

Communications practices

Media relations

Public engagement

Written/verbal/digital comms

Project coordination

Interpersonal skills

Policy and brand alignment

Cross-functional collaboration

Crisis communications

Education

Diploma in communications/public relations/journalism/marketing or related field

Tools

WordPress

Canva

Hootsuite

Job description

Regional District of Central Kootenay

Communications Coordinator

Full-Time—Benefitted

Location Nelson, BC

Position Type Full-time, benefitted

Hours of Work 35 hours per week

Salary Range $73,177.83-$83,156.53

For more information contact 250.352.1515 or visit rdck.ca/jobs.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Corporate Administration, the Communications Coordinator coordinates and delivers communications and engagement activities for the Regional District. The position works collaboratively with departments to develop clear, timely and accessible public, stakeholder and employee communications consistent with Regional District direction, policies, protocols and brand standards.

Thank you for your interest in working with the Regional District of Central Kootenay. All submissions will be acknowledged although only those individuals shortlisted to participate in the interview/testing process will be contacted. This posting may be used to fill other similar positions within the RDCK over the next six months.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of effective communications practices, media relations and public engagement.
• Excellent written, verbal and digital communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear, accessible and audience-appropriate communications.
• Ability to develop and deliver communications within established strategic direction, policies and protocols.
• Demonstrated understanding of media and communications channels and their appropriate use.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff across a diverse organization.
• Ability to provide practical communications advice and support to internal clients.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion when dealing with sensitive information and emerging issues.
• Ability to identify communications risks or concerns and escalation significant issues appropriately.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with communications, digital and social media tools.
• Commitment to the RDCK values: Health and Safety, Integrity, Accountability and Respect.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or a related field, with three (3) years of directly related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience working with media and providing communications support in a public-sector or complex organizational environment.
• Experience developing and delivering communications materials across multiple channels.
• Experience supporting public engagement, communications projects and organizational initiatives.
• Experience providing communications support during an emergency or significant incident would be considered an asset.
• Experience managing website content using WordPress or similar content management systems. Familiarity with other platforms such as Canva and Hootsuite would be considered an asset.
• Project coordination experience would be considered an asset.

This is a full-time benefitted position working 35 hours per week. The normal starting salary for this position is $76,503.88 with a range of $73,177.83-$83,156.53 based on experience. The successful candidate will additionally have 3 weeks vacation and a comprehensive benefits package.

This posting along with a detailed job description can be found on our website at www.rdck.ca/jobs.

Applications in the form of a resume & cover letter detailing qualifications & experience relevant to the position will be accepted until 9:00am October 13, 2026.