Digital Communications and Public Engagement Advisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Career and professional development

Collaborative work culture

Salary range: CA$82,833–CA$92,037 (202

17.4% in lieu of benefits

Job summary

District of Lake Country is seeking a full-time Digital Communications and Public Engagement Advisor based in Lake Country, BC, for a one-year term. The role focuses on digital communications, social media, content creation, and community engagement under the Communications Lead.

Qualifications include a diploma in Communications or related fields and at least three years’ experience in local government or public sector. IAP2 training is an asset, and a BC Driver’s License is required.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or related discipline with minimum three years’ experience.
• IAP2 Canada training or equivalent is considered an asset.
• A valid BC Drivers License is required.

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; and
• Monitor and analyze communication and engagement metrics, support emergency communications, and assist senior leadership with sensitive and confidential communication matters.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Public engagement

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Diploma in Communications / Public Relations / Journalism / Marketing

IAP2 Canada training or equivalent

BC Driver's License

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Microsoft 365

Video editing

Website CMS

Meta Business Suite

Job description

Digital Communications and Public Engagement Advisor

Job No:DLC177

Location:Lake Country, BC

About the Opportunity

The District of Lake Country has an exciting opportunity for afull-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 adiploma 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.

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]

About Us

Situated within the unceded territory of squilx”/syilx (Okanagan) peoples, Lake Country is a vibrant community of approximately 15,000 citizens and is located in the heart of the rapidly growing Okanagan Valley. Lake Country is less than a half hour drive from downtown Kelowna and mere minutes to beautiful orchards, wineries, farms and the serenity of the Okanagan lakes. Lake Country is in close proximity to the Kelowna International Airport and the University of British Columbia – Okanagan. Residents enjoy hot summers and temperate winters with boundless opportunities for year-round recreation – from water sports to cycling, golfing, skiing, hiking and much more. If you are searching to relocate to a community that truly has it all, join our team and experience ‘Life. The Okanagan Way!’