The Corporate Services Department is seeking a creative and experienced Communications Manager who will be responsible
for supporting the organization in areas of media relations, external and internal communications, brand management, public participation initiatives, the corporate website and social media. The central focus of this position is to increase community awareness of the programs and services offered by Saanich through planning, coordinating and implementing our communications and public relations strategies.
The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills including knowledge and experience in the areas of corporate communications, public and media relations; demonstrated success in the development of participatory models of engagement using online resources, discussion forums and social media initiatives; and excellent people management skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working partnerships with internal and external contacts. Requirements include: university graduation, with a degree in communications or public relations; seven years of progressively responsible strategic program development and implementation; five to seven years experience in a supervisory position and an IAP2 Certification.
The salary for this exempt position is $6,978 - $8,160 per month with an excellent benefits package.
District of Saanich
770 Vernon Avenue
Victoria British Columbia
Canada V8X2W7
