Digital Communications and Public Engagement Advisor

District of Lake Country; Lake Country; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17.4% in lieu of benefits

Career and professional development

Collaborative work culture

Job summary

The District of Lake Country is hiring a full-time Digital Communications and Public Engagement Advisor based in Lake Country, BC, on a one-year term. You will support the Communications department with digital communications, content creation, and community engagement, reporting to the Communications Lead.

Ideal candidates bring a diploma in communications or related field and at least three years of experience, with knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and social media management.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Communications, PR, Journalism, Marketing or related field.
• Minimum of three years’ experience, preferably in local government or public sector.
• IAP2 Canada training or equivalent is considered an asset.
• Valid BC Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging content for the District's website, social media channels, newsletters, advertising campaigns, and other communication platforms.
• Manage the District's social media presence, including content planning, publishing, community engagement, and performance tracking.
• Support public engagement initiatives through online engagement, surveys, community events, information sessions, and outreach activities.
• Provide communications advice and develop communication plans and material for District projects, programs, and initiatives.
• Monitor and analyze communication and engagement metrics, support emergency communications, and assist senior leadership with sensitive and confidential communication matters.

Skills

Digital communications

Public engagement

Social media management

Content creation

Adobe Creative Suite

Video editing

Canva

Microsoft 365

CMS knowledge

Meta Business Suite

Education

Diploma in Communications/PR/Journalism/Marketing

Tools

Canva

Microsoft 365

Website CMS

Video editing software

Meta Business Suite

Job description

About The Opportunity

The District of Lake Country has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Digital Communications and Public Engagement Advisor, based in Lake Country, BC on a one year term.

Reporting to the Communications Lead, the Digital Communications and Public Engagement Advisor supports the Communications department in advancing the District’s communications and public engagement efforts, with a focus on digital communications, social media, content creation, and community engagement. The position also provides confidential communications support to the Communications Lead, CAO, and senior leadership team on sensitive corporate communications matters and initiatives.

Your Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Create engaging content for the District's website, social media channels, newsletters, advertising campaigns, and other communication platforms;
• Manage the District's social medial presence, including content planning, publishing, community engagement, and performance tracking;
• Support public engagement initiatives through online engagement, surveys, community events, information sessions, and outreach activities;
• Provide communications advice and develop communication plans and material for District projects, programs, and initiatives; and
• Monitor and analyze communication and engagement metrics, support emergency communications, and assist senior leadership with sensitive and confidential communication matters.

More About You

To qualify for this role, you must have a diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related discipline and a minimum of three years’ work experience, preferably in local government, the public sector, or another complex organization. IAP2 Canada training or equivalent is considered an asset. A valid BC Drivers License is also required.

As our ideal candidate, you have working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Microsoft 365, video editing, and website content management systems. You also have experience with Meta Business Suite and experience managing social media platforms. You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to tactfully and professionally respond to internal and external inquiries. General knowledge of local government operations, governance, and election processes would be considered an asset. Above all, we value a collaborative attitude with the ability to build positive and productive working relationships with employees and the public.

About The Benefits

• This exempt position offers a competitive annual salary in the range of $82,833-$92,037 (2026 rates) plus 17.4% in lieu of all benefits;
• Career and professional development; and
• A collaborative, supportive, and inclusive work culture.

For Further Details Please See The Job Description.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The District of Lake Country is committed to being an equal opportunity employer who embraces and respects diversity. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting [e-mail]