Communications Specialist

City of North Vancouver; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team in the heart of the North Shore as a Communications Specialist. This temporary full-time role focuses on creating impactful marketing strategies for community events and the new Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre. With a commitment to enhancing public engagement and promoting a vibrant city, you will work closely with diverse partners and subject matter experts. If you are passionate about storytelling and community engagement, this opportunity allows you to make a tangible difference in the lives of residents and visitors alike. Apply now to help shape the narrative of one of Canada’s most livable cities!

Qualifications

• Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or Journalism required.
• Experience developing and implementing strategic marketing plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute marketing strategies for events and activities.
• Work with media and tourism partners to enhance visibility.

Skills

Communications

Public Relations

Marketing

Journalism

Strategic Planning

Event Promotion

Education

Degree in Communications

Degree in Public Relations

Degree in Marketing

Degree in Journalism

Job description

Position Information

Title Communications Specialist Job Status Temporary Full Time Position Overview

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 Resilient City, a Vibrant City, a Connected City and a Prosperous City.

The Office of the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer is looking for a Communications Specialist to join its team in a two-year temporary role with a focus on destination and public realm communications and marketing. Reporting to the Manager of Communications, this role is part of the Civic Engagement and Communications Division and is part of a strong, service-driven team where each day presents fresh challenges and opportunities to tangibly impact the lives of City of North Vancouver’s residents, businesses, partners and visitors.

Responsibilities

This position will support two client groups, the Shipyards and new Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre. The Communications Specialist will develop and execute comprehensive communications and marketing strategies for year-round events and activities at both locations, as well as the launch of the Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre and other city capital projects, as needed.

Duties include developing and implementing marketing and communications strategies; as well as delivering a wide variety of public facing marketing and informational materials. The position will work closely with subject matter experts and tourism partners to ensure information is accurate, timely and supports business objectives. With brand consistency at the forefront, the Specialist will develop audience-focused marketing assets that lean into emotive storytelling. They will bridge relationships with industry media, content creators, sponsors, and work closely with internal teams and external partners to drive visibility, enhance visitor engagement, and contribute to City of North Vancouver’s position as one of the most livable cities in Canada.

Requirements

Candidates must have a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism or a related discipline and have considerable experience in a communications or marketing position, or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience. Candidates will also possess several years of progressive experience in developing and implementing strategic and multi-channel marketing plans and campaigns, including working with diverse cultural communities and promoting activities ranging from events to standard public programming. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to analyze and report on marketing performance indictors and targets, meet tight deadlines and to juggle numerous and competing demands. The ability to remain strategic in high intensity conditions and handle confidential and sensitive issues with skill, tact and diplomacy, is also a must. A demonstrated interest and experience supporting equity-deserving communities is an asset. A Class 5 BC driver’ s license is also required.

Compensation

$46.07 – $54.44 per hour

(Pay Grade 26 – January 2024 rates)

Hours of Work

The City of North Vancouver currently works on a compressed work schedule of 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, with one scheduled day off (Monday or Friday) approximately every three-week scheduling cycle.

Additional Information

For temporary full-time positions of eight (8) months or longer, a City employee who is successful on the posting will have the right to revert to their former position.

How to Apply

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

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.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2025-0051 Job Open Date 04/29/2025 Job Close Date 05/20/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants