Legislative Services & Communications Coordinator

The position is responsible for:

• Support the development, approval, communication and monitoring of County bylaws, administrative policies and procedures and legislative programs.
• Responsible for conducting municipal elections, by-elections and censuses.
• Administer Commissioners of Oaths for the municipality and public requests.
• Attend Council meetings ensuring meetings are conducting according to the Municipal Government Act and Council’s Procedural Bylaw.
• Assume a Public Information Officer role in media and public relations during emergencies, coordinating clear, effective and timely communications, providing direction and advice on crisis communications.
• Plan, develop and implement communications strategies, programs and tools to promote and enhance a positive Woodlands County image.
• Create, implement and oversee the communications plan to promote the County’s programs and services through various media including publications, enhanced digital and social media.
• Accurately manage media relationships in accordance with Woodlands County communication strategies and policy through the Communications Assistant.
• Provide specialist input into strategic planning and implementation, public relations, organizations reputation, branding, marketing and issues management.
• In collaboration with relevant staff and stakeholders, develop public relations, communications plans and messaging for key initiatives including assisting with the preparation of public notices from all Woodlands County departments.