Communications Advisor

Job summary

Plan and deliver communications for District projects, programs, and services, creating accessible content for web, media, publications, presentations, and other public-facing channels. Advise leaders and departments, support media relations and public engagement, coordinate messaging across the organization, and help address sensitive issues and emergency communications needs.

Job details

About The Opportunity The District of Lake Country has an exciting opportunity for a permanent full-time Communications Advisor, based in Lake Country, BC. Reporting to the Communications Lead, the Communications Advisor supports the communications and public engagement work plan by developing and coordinating corporate communications, including the Annual Report, publications, news releases, key messages and other public-facing materials. The position works collaboratively with the Communications Lead, Senior Leadership Team, and departments across the organization to support media relations and deliver timely, accurate, accessible, and consistent information to Council, staff, residents, partners, and the broader community. Your Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To Shape and deliver communications planning and execution for key District projects, programs, services, and initiatives; Develop engaging, accessible content across multiple channels, including web, media, corporate publications, presentations, and public communications; Provide trusted communications advice to leaders and departments, identifying opportunities, mitigating risks, and supporting sensitive issues management; Support media relations, public engagement, and community outreach through coordinated messaging, promotional materials, and stakeholder communications; Collaborate across the organization to ensure consistent corporate messaging, brand standards, and communications alignment with District priorities and emergency response needs; and Other related duties as required. More About You To qualify for this role, you must have a diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related discipline and a minimum of three years’ work experience, preferably in local government, the public sector, or another complex organization. IAP2 Canada training or equivalent is considered an asset. A valid BC Drivers License is also required. As our ideal candidate, you have working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and website content management systems. You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to tactfully and professionally respond to internal and external inquiries. General knowledge of local government operations, governance, and election processes would be considered an asset. Above all, we value a collaborative attitude with the ability to build positive and productive working relationships with employees and the public. About The Benefits This exempt position offers a competitive annual salary in the range of $82,833-$92,037 (2026 rates); Generous vacation and wellness leave; 100% Employer-covered health and paramedical benefits; An attractive pension program; Career and professional development; and A collaborative, supportive, and inclusive work culture. For Further Details Please See The Job Description. Applications will be accepted through our website at www.lakecountry.bc.ca Posting will be open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The District of Lake Country is committed to being an equal opportunity employer who embraces and respects diversity. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting hr@lakecountry.bc.ca

What you’ll do

Plan and deliver communications for District projects, programs, and services, creating accessible content for web, media, publications, presentations, and other public-facing channels. Advise leaders and departments, support media relations and public engagement, coordinate messaging across the organization, and help address sensitive issues and emergency communications needs.

Requirements

A diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related discipline and at least three years of work experience are required; local government or public-sector experience is preferred. Candidates must have a valid BC driver's licence and working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and website content management systems; IAP2 training and knowledge of local government operations are assets.

Benefits

• Vacation And Wellness Leave
• Employer-Covered Health And Paramedical Benefits
• Pension Program
• Career And Professional Development
• Collaborative, Supportive, And Inclusive Work Culture

Listed skills

• Microsoft 365 · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred
• Public engagement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Communications Planning
• Corporate Communications
• Content Development
• Media Relations
• Public Engagement
• Community Outreach
• Stakeholder Communications
• Issues Management
• Communications Advising
• Accessible Communications
• Microsoft 365
• Website Content Management Systems
• Interpersonal Communication
• Local Government Communications
• Brand Standards
• Emergency Communications

Job areas

• Government & Public Sector
• Marketing
• Creative & Media
• Management & Leadership