Strategic Communications Lead

Isarta; Drayton Valley; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Drayton Valley is seeking a strategic Communications Manager to lead corporate communications, media relations, public engagement, and marketing initiatives. This role serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and departments across the organization.

If you're a skilled communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys tackling complex issues, and wants to make a meaningful impact in a community-focused organization, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Communications, PR, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
• Five or more years of progressive communications experience with leadership or management responsibilities.
• Exceptional writing, editing, media relations, and public speaking skills.
• Experience developing communications plans, campaigns and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities.
• Ability to handle sensitive issues with professionalism and discretion.
• Experience with social media, CMS, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Collaborative approach and ability to build diverse stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead corporate communications, marketing, and engagement strategies.
• Provide strategic communications advice to senior leadership and town departments.
• Manage media relations.
• Create content across digital, print, social media, and web platforms.
• Lead communications planning for major projects and community engagement.
• Monitor emerging issues and provide proactive issues management.
• Support emergency and crisis communications, including acting as a Public Information Officer during emergencies.
• Champion organizational priorities and raise awareness of programs and projects.

Skills

Strategic communications

Media relations

Public engagement

Crisis communications

Content creation

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Communications/PR/Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Content management systems

Job description

Town of Drayton Valley is seeking a strategic Communications Manager to lead corporate communications, media relations, public engagement, and marketing initiatives. This role serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and departments across the organization.

If you're a skilled communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys tackling complex issues, and wants to make a meaningful impact in a community-focused organization, we'd love to hear from you.