• Seek information from Council/CAO/directors and provide editorial service to the departments using the department’s technical expertise.


• Collaborate with Council/Administration to develop and implement an effective communications strategy based on our target audience.


• Collaborate with Economic Development Officer, develop promotional & marketing contents in conjunction with the officer, and promote the community effectively.


• Develop and distribute content, including publications, press releases, website content, annual reports, speeches, and other marketing material that communicates the organization's activities, products and/or services.


• Regularly monitoring news and social media relevant to Lamont County and its initiatives.


• Develop content for Lamont County’s Webpage and social media outlets.


• Review communication approaches and recommend processes for improvement.


• Respond to media inquiries, arrange interviews, and act as a liaison for the organization.


• Establish and maintain effective relationships with media and maintain a media database.


• Seek opportunities to enhance the reputation of the brand, and coordinate publicity events as required.


• Proficiency in design and publishing software.


• Coordinates Lamont County’s annual Reeve’s Report.


• Ensure all County communications are delivered in a timely, effective, efficient, and appropriate manner.


• Coordinate the information flow within all parts of the organization to ensure consistency and accuracy of messages to the community


• Initiate, promote and encourage effective internal and external communication strategies and practices


• Write consistently in an influential and creative style, and edit submissions for consistency in style and fluidity


• Connect communication messages across vehicles to influence and ensure consistency and reinforcement of critical messages


• Develop strategies to receive public input and shape public awareness.


• Ensure that corporate branding is consistent across all departments and media platforms


• Development, editing and publishing of newsletters, brochures, public notices, press releases, and key messages for all communications of the County.

Requirements:

• Assist in the creation and maintenance of administrative systems that support HR functions.


• Maintain employee files and records in electronic and paper form in keeping with approved records management practices and corporate policy.


• Perform work in accordance with applicable health, safety and privacy legislation, policies and procedures, and all other employment legislation.


• Provide timely assistance to internal and external stakeholders and refer as appropriate to Manager, Human Resources.


• Support the recruitment process, which includes working with the hiring managers through the full cycle recruitment process.


• Support administrative activities related to the human resources information system (HRIS), including basic troubleshooting and data input that ensures up to date and accurate records.


• Under the guidance of the Human Resources Manager, assist in the development and maintenance of Human Resources related forms and documents.


• With direction of Manager, Human Resources assist with the new hire onboarding and orientation activities.


• Participate in HR programs and projects that contribute to the achievement of organizational goals including active participation in the Social Committee initiatives and Health & Safety Committee meetings.


• Vacation coverage as requested.


• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Provide effective investigation and enforcement of all applicable municipal bylaws through various means such as attempting to obtain voluntary compliance, issuing warnings, orders, and/or violation tickets, as applicable.


• Prepare and maintain all necessary documentation and reporting requirements, in accordance with governing legislation and operating policies.


• Act as a liaison with residents and community groups.


• Participate in relevant meetings and events.

Requirements:

Additional Job Information:

Position Type: Fulltime Permanent Employment
Posted Date: Jul 29, 2021
Closing Date: 20211015

• The Director, Community Services has six (6) direct reports: Manager, Family & Community Support Services; Manager, Agricultural Service; Manager, Recreation Services; Manager, Economic Development; Regional Fire Chief, Fire Rescue Services and Sergeant, Enforcement Services.


• Supervisory duties include training, budgeting, mentoring, performance evaluations, and coaching / monitoring


• This position may undertake the role of Acting Chief Administrative Officer if

• Through Department Heads, plans, organizes, directs and controls the Community Services Division; establishes and implements Municipal policy, sets goals and


• Ensures that policies and programs adopted by Council and / or the Chief Administrative Officer are transmitted to Community Services Managers and


• Provides direction as to policy


• Administers the Division in conformity with the strategic direction, corporate policy, and all relevant  statutes, bylaws and resolutions.


• Ensures reports to Council presented from Departmental Managers meet the objectives of the Chief Administrative Officer and contain the necessary information and recommendations to facilitate Council’s decision


• Provides direction and control related to the preparation of the provisional and annual budgets of the Community Services


• Coordinates and directs the preparation of long-range operational and capital


• Attends all Council meetings and attends meetings of Committees, Commissions and Advisory Bodies on request. During meetings, makes observations, suggestions and recommendations as appropriate.


• Act as a liaison between Council and staff while also ensuring effective communication between staff and Council with regard to operational


• Provides information to Council, staff, media and the general public concerning existing and proposed policies, practices and programs of the


• Ensuring that Council approved policies and procedures are adhered to within the


• Acting as a liaison with local Boards and Community


• Participating in and encouraging participation by staff in non-departmental corporate projects and teams.


• Ensuring that employees of the division are provided with a safe and healthy workplace consistent with organizational standards and the healthy workplace

Requirements:

Employer Contact:

Name: MD of Greenview
Email: careers@mdgreenview.ab.ca