Communications Advisor (Temporary Approx. 8 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
The City of Cambridge is committed to excellence in communications and is seeking to fill a Communications Advisor position in the Corporate Communications Division within the Corporate Services Department. As a Communications Advisor, you will help enhance the City’s communication and engagement with residents, internal and external stakeholders. Reporting to the Manager of Communications, the following will apply:
##What you will be doing
- Preparing and implementing integrated communications strategies for assigned corporate divisions to enhance awareness and understanding of the City services and programs
- Providing writing and editing support for corporate initiatives to break down complex information for internal and external audiences in a clear and concise manner
- Coordinating and supporting media, stakeholder and engagement relations for the corporation
- Developing news releases, media advisories, key messaging, speaking notes and coordinating news conferences, presentations and other events
- Providing recommendations and strategic advice in consultation with the Supervisor and/or Director of Corporate Communications to senior management staff on emerging issues and opportunities
- Developing and managing internal communications to promote staff engagement, including internal employee newsletter and intranet
- Helping to manage, train and provide direction to a departmental website content management team with individuals from various divisions
- Working directly with the graphic design team to develop a wide range or materials to promote communication initiatives, including digital campaigns
- Coordinating corporate photography, videography and new media initiatives
- Managing corporate social media strategies and content calendar
- Providing effective, proactive issues management support, including traditional and social media monitoring.
- Developing corporate-wide communications and marketing related policies and procedures.
- Attends various internal and external corporate committee meetings as a lead communications support.
##Education
Three-year college diploma or an undergraduate degree in marketing, communications or related discipline.
##Experience and Knowledge
Three to Four years’ experience, including:
- Serving as a communications professional working with diverse stakeholder groups in a fast-paced environment
- Experience working within a government setting would be beneficial
- Experience in communications planning, media relations, issues management and project management
- Knowledge of industry best practices and emerging trends in social media, website, branding, design and production
- Experience and excellence in writing for a multitude of mediums
- Skilled at relationship management and problem-solving
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances and prioritize projects
- Experience planning, writing and maintaining corporate website, intranet systems, photography and digital images related to website and other communications applications
- Experience managing social media and community engagement platforms
- Knowledge and interest in photo editing, digital design and video editing Knowledge of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0
- Experience with electronic newsletter distribution systems for internal and external communications Knowledge of Canadian Press Guidelines
- Knowledge of Canadian Press Guidelines
- Knowledge of Basic Emergency Management (BEM) and Incident Management Systems (IMS)
##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
##Your compensation
This position is located in Band Level 4 of the Non-Union Salary Scale and has an hourly range of $47.67 to $58.13.
##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.
##Advertisement expiration date
Interested candidates should apply at www.cambridge.ca/careers. This posting will close on April 2, 2026.
##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.
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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.
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Communications Advisor (Temporary Approx. 8 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
The City of Cambridge is committed to excellence in communications and is seeking to fill a Communications Advisor position in the Corporate Communications Division within the Corporate Services Department. As a Communications Advisor, you will help enhance the City’s communication and engagement with residents, internal and external stakeholders. Reporting to the Manager of Communications, the following will apply:
##What you will be doing
- Preparing and implementing integrated communications strategies for assigned corporate divisions to enhance awareness and understanding of the City services and programs
- Providing writing and editing support for corporate initiatives to break down complex information for internal and external audiences in a clear and concise manner
- Coordinating and supporting media, stakeholder and engagement relations for the corporation
- Developing news releases, media advisories, key messaging, speaking notes and coordinating news conferences, presentations and other events
- Providing recommendations and strategic advice in consultation with the Supervisor and/or Director of Corporate Communications to senior management staff on emerging issues and opportunities
- Developing and managing internal communications to promote staff engagement, including internal employee newsletter and intranet
- Helping to manage, train and provide direction to a departmental website content management team with individuals from various divisions
- Working directly with the graphic design team to develop a wide range or materials to promote communication initiatives, including digital campaigns
- Coordinating corporate photography, videography and new media initiatives
- Managing corporate social media strategies and content calendar
- Providing effective, proactive issues management support, including traditional and social media monitoring.
- Developing corporate-wide communications and marketing related policies and procedures.
- Attends various internal and external corporate committee meetings as a lead communications support.
##Education
Three-year college diploma or an undergraduate degree in marketing, communications or related discipline.
##Experience and Knowledge
Three to Four years’ experience, including:
- Serving as a communications professional working with diverse stakeholder groups in a fast-paced environment
- Experience working within a government setting would be beneficial
- Experience in communications planning, media relations, issues management and project management
- Knowledge of industry best practices and emerging trends in social media, website, branding, design and production
- Experience and excellence in writing for a multitude of mediums
- Skilled at relationship management and problem-solving
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances and prioritize projects
- Experience planning, writing and maintaining corporate website, intranet systems, photography and digital images related to website and other communications applications
- Experience managing social media and community engagement platforms
- Knowledge and interest in photo editing, digital design and video editing Knowledge of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0
- Experience with electronic newsletter distribution systems for internal and external communications Knowledge of Canadian Press Guidelines
- Knowledge of Canadian Press Guidelines
- Knowledge of Basic Emergency Management (BEM) and Incident Management Systems (IMS)
##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
##Your compensation
This position is located in Band Level 4 of the Non-Union Salary Scale and has an hourly range of $47.67 to $58.13.
##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.
##Advertisement expiration date
Interested candidates should apply at www.cambridge.ca/careers. This posting will close on April 2, 2026.
##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.
Not the right fit? Search for Communications Advisor jobs in Cambridge, ON
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