Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Njoyn; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Township of Langley is seeking a regular full-time Marketing and Communications Coordinator to join the Corporate Administration Division, Communications Department. The role supports special communications and marketing projects, coordinating research, planning, development and publication of campaigns and related materials for internal clients.

Reporting to the Manager, Communications, this position requires strong knowledge of marketing principles and digital engagement, with the ability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or related discipline plus considerable related experience, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Considerable knowledge of communications and marketing principles, objectives practices, methods and techniques related to the work performed.
• Considerable knowledge of digital, online engagement and social media practices and related available technology.
• Ability to collect/research information to coordinate public relations and promotional activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal/external contacts.
• Sound knowledge of strategic communications plans, objectives, and strategies development.
• Ability to provide guidance to staff and clients on digital and traditional marketing and communications.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and respond to competing priorities.
• Certificate in Public Participation is considered an asset.
• Crisis and emergency management communications certification and experience considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and advice to internal clients on strategic communications and marketing actions to meet targeted goals and audiences.
• Develop, plan, coordinate, and lead the implementation of communications and marketing strategies, programs, campaigns, and activities.
• Develop and update content for municipal webpages and social media campaigns.
• Monitor and respond to direct enquiries and conversations for traditional communications, media and digital channels.
• Participate in and support the implementation of public engagement activities.
• Keep current on developments in marketing, communications and digital communications best practices and legislation.
• Perform other related work as required.

Skills

Strategic communications

Digital and social media

Public relations guidance

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, or related field

Job description

Job Overview

The Township of Langley is currently recruiting for a regular full-time Marketing and Communications Coordinator to join our team of professionals in the Corporate Administration Division, Communications Department. Reporting to the Manager, Communications, in this unionized position, you will be responsible for supporting special communications and marketing projects including coordinating the research, planning, development and publication of campaigns and related materials for internal clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and advice to internal clients on strategic communications and marketing actions to meet targeted goals and audiences
• Develop, plan, coordinate, and lead the implementation of communications and marketing strategies, programs, campaigns, and activities
• Develop and update content for municipal webpages and social media campaigns
• Monitor and respond to direct enquiries and conversations for traditional communications, media and digital channels
• Participate in and support the implementation of public engagement activities
• Keep current on developments in marketing, communications and digital communications best practices and legislation
• Perform other related work as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or a related discipline plus considerable related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Considerable knowledge of communications and marketing principles, objectives practices, methods and techniques related to the work performed
• Considerable knowledge of digital, online engagement and social media practices and related available technology
• Ability to collect/research information to coordinate public relations and promotional activities
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal/external contacts
• Sound knowledge of strategic communications plans, objectives, and strategies development
• Ability to provide guidance to staff and clients on digital and traditional marketing and communications
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and respond to competing priorities
• Certificate in Public Participation is considered an asset
• Crisis and emergency management communications certification and experience considered an asset

Required Certifications/Licenses

Candidates must have the following valid and current certifications/licenses (must be valid at the time the posting closes) and these must be attached with your application.

• BC Class 5 (full privilege) Driver’s License. You must include with your application a current Personal Driving Record (select the 5-year option if obtaining online) that has been obtained within 6 months of the closing date. To obtain a copy of your Personal Driving Record, please contact ICBC directly or the driving authority where you reside. Please note that a copy of your Driver’s License and the Driver Factor Report will not be accepted.

Applications without the attached required documents above will be deemed incomplete and may not be considered. Please title your attachments with the number of this competition and have these documents ready to upload when you apply.

The Township of Langley is an equal opportunity employer.

We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.