Communications Coordinator

What you will do

• Contributes to the development and implementation of the Corporate Plan and assigned department’s operational plans.
  • Prioritizes work in a changeable environment.
  • Protects the County’s reputation, corporate identity and brand.
• Implements projects and day-to-day work assignments to meet service area deliverables.
• Works with assigned departments to provide strategic communications planning, advice and support to fulfill departmental and organizational objectives.
• Leads media relations serving as Leduc County’s primary media contact.
  • Plans, develops and distributes media materials and events, and coordinates media interviews and availabilities.
  • Supports designated spokespeople within departments with strategic messaging and training, as required.
  • Acts as the public information officer.
• Develops, promotes and supports public participation.
  • Plans, advises on, implements and evaluates public participation initiatives to support corporate and departmental objectives in collaboration with the project manager.
  • Reports the public participation findings to participants and the public.
  • Communicates the outcomes of decisions to participants and the public.
• Manages the content on Leduc County’s website(s) and social media accounts.
  • Evaluates accounts and campaigns, responds to public inquiries and trains staff.
• Purchases good/services on behalf of the county, within their assigned authority, ensuring efficient, responsible use of funds.
• Develops and recommends administrative directives and procedures, adhering to applicable legislation.
• Plans and implements projects that fall within the communications function.
• Researches and carries out special projects, studies and reports as assigned.
• Monitors and responds to advertising requests, develops print, radio and social media advertisements and coordinates the submission of advertisements to various channels.
  • Plans, coordinates, writes, designs and edits internal and external communications materials.
• Strives to continually enhance the quality and delivery of services through efficiencies and innovation.
• Adheres to guidelines as set out in Leduc County’s policies and administrative directives.
• Accountable for working in compliance with the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code and participation in the Health, Safety and Wellness Program.
• Performs related duties as required.