Communications Strategist

City of Burnaby; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Eine innovative Stadtverwaltung sucht einen Kommunikationsstrategen, um die Kommunikationsbedürfnisse des Burnaby RCMP Detachment zu erfüllen. In dieser Rolle entwickeln Sie strategische Kommunikationspläne und beraten Detachment-Personal in Krisensituationen. Sie arbeiten eng mit verschiedenen Interessengruppen zusammen, um sicherzustellen, dass die Botschaften klar und effektiv vermittelt werden. Diese Position bietet die Möglichkeit, einen positiven Einfluss auf die Gemeinschaft auszuüben und die öffentliche Wahrnehmung der RCMP zu gestalten. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für Kommunikation und ein Engagement für die Gemeinschaft haben, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Qualifications

• Abschluss eines postsekundären Programms in Kommunikation oder Journalismus.
• Erfahrung in strategischer Kommunikation und Krisenmanagement.

Responsibilities

• Entwicklung und Aktualisierung des Kommunikationsplans der Burnaby RCMP.
• Beratung des Detachment-Personals zu Trends und Themen.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Journalismus

Öffentliche Angelegenheiten

Krisenkommunikation

Strategische Planung

Education

Postsekundäre Ausbildung in Kommunikation

Universitätsabschluss in Journalismus

Job description

Communications Strategist

Competition No: 2025-131

Duration: Regular Full Time

Salary: $6,730 – 7,011 – 7,319 – 7,629 – 7,946/month (2024 Rates)

Special Notes: Subject to Note ‘T’ of Schedule ‘B’ of the CUPE 23 Inside Division Collective Agreement

Last Updated: 5/6/25

As employees, we joined the City to make a difference in the community. The Burnaby Promise sets out the responsibilities of every employee, every day, in every decision we make. It describes the standards that every employee should strive to meet when interacting with Burnaby residents, external and internal clients, and City colleagues. It gives us the tools to check our actions, particularly in times of conflict or challenge. When every employee lives by the Principles and Commitments in this document, we will collectively create a City we all want to be in, that fosters employee engagement, strengthens our relationships, and better serves our community through service excellence.

This position works in the Police – Records Management organizational unit. This is public relations and communications, technical and administrative work providing measurable and accountable strategic communications and issue management planning, counsel, tactical services crisis communications and media relations for the Burnaby RCMP Detachment. An incumbent of this class is responsible for: developing and updating the Burnaby RCMP Detachment’s annual communications plan; researching, planning and providing analysis design and publishing services; and establishing and maintaining contact with Burnaby Detachment Regular Members, senior managers within the RCMP, policing community, industry, special interest groups, and other provincial and municipal departments. An ideal candidate will assist Detachment personnel in crisis communications plans, strategic communications plans, and environment scanning. Considerable independence, judgement and initiative are exercised when performing the work. The incumbent will frequently be required to simultaneously address high profile, RCMP reputation sensitive issues that require immediate solutions. Performance is reviewed and evaluated by the incumbent’s supervisor to ensure that the communications needs of the Detachment are attained. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications include a completion of a post-secondary program and/or university degree in communications, journalism or a related discipline, plus considerable related experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience. The incumbent will have considerable knowledge of the RCMP and the Burnaby RCMP Detachment’s mandate, operations, goals and strategies; considerable knowledge and skills in journalism, marketing, public affairs and issues management. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to provide advice and recommendations to Detachment personnel on a variety of trends and issues. A Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia is required.

The incumbent will be required to obtain and maintain an RCMP Enhanced Security Clearance.

Schedule:70 hours bi-weekly; Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM – 4:15 PM (Nine-Day Fortnight), including some weekends.

Please apply online by May 15, 2025.

We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm Peoples (Kwikwetlem). Each Nation has distinct histories and distinct traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city. We encourage you to learn more about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands, including parts of present-day Burnaby, for thousands of years. We are grateful to be on this territory as we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview.

Please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within onehour of submitting your application online.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted

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