Communications Associate (Temporary Approx. 3 months)
About the role
People, Place, Prosperity
Working within our Strategic Plan, Cambridge Connected, and committing to our values of Integrity, Respect, Inclusiveness and Service, the successful candidate will work together to help the City of Cambridge achieve our vision: A place for people to prosper – alive with opportunity.
Job Profile
Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Communications, and working closely with Communications Advisors, the Communications Associate provides communications support to the organization including the delivery of communications content, plans and campaigns for city services and programs through a variety of methods and vehicles.
The position writes content for internal and external websites, manages and monitors the city’s social media channels and content calendar, develops and implements campaign tactics, works closely and consults with service areas, and attends City and community events.
This position acts as the administrator to the corporation’s website(s) and consults with content creators and designers regularly. Liaises with external website platform provider, graphic designers, and Web Editors. Works with advisors to develop digital media strategies.
What you will be doing
- Support the execution of integrated marketing and communication strategies to assist the organization in building positive relations with internal and external stakeholders.
- Co-ordinate projects and campaigns that require collaboration of a variety of internal resources and cross-functional teams.
- Develop and coordinate communication materials and content that effectively promote the city’s programs and services.
- Develops awareness/education campaigns, concepts and event promotion via social media/web/external/internal communication tools.
- Maintain corporate identity standards as per the City’s Branding Guidelines.
- Research and draft feature stories, internal communications, presentations and media releases/PSAs/advisories upon request.
- Assists with daily monitoring and updates to website content and generates detailed analytics for performance reporting using analytics.
- Assists with support for departmental website content editors with technical training and day-to-day content management.
- Must have strong communication and time management skills and current awareness of digital media techniques and marketing trends.
- Knowledge of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 and Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL).
- Work outside of regular business hours as required.
- Familiarity with eSolutions icreate software platform to publish and design client websites would be an asset.
Education
Three-year college diploma from a technical college or university program with a focus on web-based technology, journalism, communications, public relations and marketing.
Experience and Knowledge
- Must have strong communication and time management skills and current awareness of marketing techniques and trends
- Knowledge of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 and Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL)
- Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite – Photoshop, Premiere for photo editing, digital design and video editing
We will ask you for these items if you are hired
Proof of your current and valid certificate(s) and/or educational qualifications.
Worker Health and Safety Awareness Training certificate from the Ministry of Labour. (may be obtained post offer)
Your compensation
This position is within Grade 2 of the non-union salary schedule and has an annual salary range of $64,119 to $78,187.
Hours of work
Standard hours of work are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with some evenings and weekends as required.
Location of position
This position is located at Cambridge City Hall, 50 Dickson Street, Cambridge Ontario.
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To apply, submit your candidate profile and application through cityONE Careers, prior to November 26, 2025.
Accommodation needs and protection of privacy
The City of Cambridge recognizes and appreciates diversity and inclusion enhances our public value commitment.
We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience and encourage all qualified people to apply, including and especially people from equity-deserving groups. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with honour and respect toward their individual dimensions of diversity.
We strive to remove barriers that may prevent qualified applicants from fully participating in the recruitment and selection process. Accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and other applicable legislation is available throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Contact HRServices@Cambridge.ca to make your needs known in advance.
Personal information collected in relation to the recruitment process is collected under the authority outlined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and used solely to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Cambridge only.
About City of Cambridge Ontario
The City of Cambridge is one of the fastest growing areas in Canada. It is strategically located astride highway 401 in Southwestern Ontario, part of Canada’s Technology Triangle. In 2010, the population was over 130,000 people with a multicultural mix and a strong foundation of support services. Cambridge has a diverse economic base with leading industries in manufacturing, automotive, high technology, pharmaceutical, business and financial services and hospitality/retail. It’s about choice, options and value when you become part of the community.
You meet the nicest people in Cambridge. It’s a place that understands all about coming together. There is so much more to Cambridge than the beautiful lands created at the convergence of two rivers or its logistically perfect location in the heart of Ontario’s economic corridor. Cambridge is the coming together of people from diverse, close-knit and proud communities. The people of Cambridge ‘do the right thing’ by respecting history, family values, a sound work ethic, the arts, environment and advancement. A young city, Cambridge is a master of balancing the excitement and promise of the new with the historical significance and stability of the old. A place where coming together is just the start. Uniting together is what sets Cambridge apart. Undiscovered–Cambridge families and entrepreneurs get more for less, and sacrifice nothing.
See our Social Media Terms of Use: http://bit.ly/3GGn6rl
Communications Associate (Temporary Approx. 3 months)
About the role
People, Place, Prosperity
Working within our Strategic Plan, Cambridge Connected, and committing to our values of Integrity, Respect, Inclusiveness and Service, the successful candidate will work together to help the City of Cambridge achieve our vision: A place for people to prosper – alive with opportunity.
Job Profile
Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Communications, and working closely with Communications Advisors, the Communications Associate provides communications support to the organization including the delivery of communications content, plans and campaigns for city services and programs through a variety of methods and vehicles.
The position writes content for internal and external websites, manages and monitors the city’s social media channels and content calendar, develops and implements campaign tactics, works closely and consults with service areas, and attends City and community events.
This position acts as the administrator to the corporation’s website(s) and consults with content creators and designers regularly. Liaises with external website platform provider, graphic designers, and Web Editors. Works with advisors to develop digital media strategies.
What you will be doing
- Support the execution of integrated marketing and communication strategies to assist the organization in building positive relations with internal and external stakeholders.
- Co-ordinate projects and campaigns that require collaboration of a variety of internal resources and cross-functional teams.
- Develop and coordinate communication materials and content that effectively promote the city’s programs and services.
- Develops awareness/education campaigns, concepts and event promotion via social media/web/external/internal communication tools.
- Maintain corporate identity standards as per the City’s Branding Guidelines.
- Research and draft feature stories, internal communications, presentations and media releases/PSAs/advisories upon request.
- Assists with daily monitoring and updates to website content and generates detailed analytics for performance reporting using analytics.
- Assists with support for departmental website content editors with technical training and day-to-day content management.
- Must have strong communication and time management skills and current awareness of digital media techniques and marketing trends.
- Knowledge of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 and Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL).
- Work outside of regular business hours as required.
- Familiarity with eSolutions icreate software platform to publish and design client websites would be an asset.
Education
Three-year college diploma from a technical college or university program with a focus on web-based technology, journalism, communications, public relations and marketing.
Experience and Knowledge
- Must have strong communication and time management skills and current awareness of marketing techniques and trends
- Knowledge of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 and Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL)
- Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite – Photoshop, Premiere for photo editing, digital design and video editing
We will ask you for these items if you are hired
Proof of your current and valid certificate(s) and/or educational qualifications.
Worker Health and Safety Awareness Training certificate from the Ministry of Labour. (may be obtained post offer)
Your compensation
This position is within Grade 2 of the non-union salary schedule and has an annual salary range of $64,119 to $78,187.
Hours of work
Standard hours of work are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with some evenings and weekends as required.
Location of position
This position is located at Cambridge City Hall, 50 Dickson Street, Cambridge Ontario.
Advertisement expiration date
To apply, submit your candidate profile and application through cityONE Careers, prior to November 26, 2025.
Accommodation needs and protection of privacy
The City of Cambridge recognizes and appreciates diversity and inclusion enhances our public value commitment.
We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience and encourage all qualified people to apply, including and especially people from equity-deserving groups. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with honour and respect toward their individual dimensions of diversity.
We strive to remove barriers that may prevent qualified applicants from fully participating in the recruitment and selection process. Accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and other applicable legislation is available throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Contact HRServices@Cambridge.ca to make your needs known in advance.
Personal information collected in relation to the recruitment process is collected under the authority outlined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and used solely to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Cambridge only.
About City of Cambridge Ontario
The City of Cambridge is one of the fastest growing areas in Canada. It is strategically located astride highway 401 in Southwestern Ontario, part of Canada’s Technology Triangle. In 2010, the population was over 130,000 people with a multicultural mix and a strong foundation of support services. Cambridge has a diverse economic base with leading industries in manufacturing, automotive, high technology, pharmaceutical, business and financial services and hospitality/retail. It’s about choice, options and value when you become part of the community.
You meet the nicest people in Cambridge. It’s a place that understands all about coming together. There is so much more to Cambridge than the beautiful lands created at the convergence of two rivers or its logistically perfect location in the heart of Ontario’s economic corridor. Cambridge is the coming together of people from diverse, close-knit and proud communities. The people of Cambridge ‘do the right thing’ by respecting history, family values, a sound work ethic, the arts, environment and advancement. A young city, Cambridge is a master of balancing the excitement and promise of the new with the historical significance and stability of the old. A place where coming together is just the start. Uniting together is what sets Cambridge apart. Undiscovered–Cambridge families and entrepreneurs get more for less, and sacrifice nothing.
See our Social Media Terms of Use: http://bit.ly/3GGn6rl