Web & Accessibility Communications Specialist

City of Winnipeg; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Winnipeg seeks a Communications Specialist to support the Winnipeg Civic Employees' Benefits Program (WCEBP). This on-site role coordinates website maintenance, creates clear content, and delivers member-focused communications with accessibility in mind.

The ideal candidate will have a post-secondary degree in Communications and 3+ years in web content management, strong writing/editing skills, and experience with CMS tools and Adobe Creative Suite. Competitive salary and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills with ability to communicate complex information clearly.
• Experience managing website content through CMS; Liferay is a plus.
• Knowledge of WCAG 2.1 accessibility, usability, and SEO best practices.
• Experience creating content for digital and multimedia platforms.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and design/video editing software such as Adobe InDesign and Adobe Premiere.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, edit, and adapt content for websites, educational materials, announcements and reports.
• Translate complex pension and disability information into accessible content for diverse audiences.
• Coordinate day-to-day maintenance and development of WCEBP's websites using CMS workflows.
• Develop and maintain website content ensuring accessibility and user experience.
• Create multimedia content to support member engagement and communications initiatives.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and IT staff on communications projects.
• Support the development and execution of internal and external communication strategies.
• Monitor website performance and feedback, recommend improvements for online services.
• Ensure communications align with brand identity and WCAG 2.1 standards.
• Stay current on communications, digital media and web accessibility trends.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Proofreading

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Education

Post-secondary degree in Communications or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Premiere

Liferay

Job description

City of Winnipeg seeks a Communications Specialist to support the Winnipeg Civic Employees' Benefits Program (WCEBP). This on-site role coordinates website maintenance, creates clear content, and delivers member-focused communications with accessibility in mind.

The ideal candidate will have a post-secondary degree in Communications and 3+ years in web content management, strong writing/editing skills, and experience with CMS tools and Adobe Creative Suite. Competitive salary and benefits apply.