The Municipality of the County of Victoria is hiring a full-time permanent Manager of Communications based out of the Municipal Administration Building in Baddeck, Nova Scotia.
This position is responsible for providing strategic direction for communications, and overseeing the planning, creation, and delivery of a variety of communication, public education, engagement, and outreach initiatives. The successful individual will provide leadership on all matters related to communicating with internal and external stakeholders and is responsible for coordinating communication services for the municipality including, but not limited to, media relations, issues management, marketing, social media, content generation, and public announcements/documents.
Term: Full-time; permanent; non-unionized
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Salary Range: $71,937.20 to $94,153.10 (Grade 4)
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including:
- Group benefits (health, dental, life insurance, critical illness, LTD, EAP)
- Employer matched pension plan
- Four (4) weeks starting vacation
- Paid holidays and sick leave
- Wellness subsidy and initiatives
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or a related field.
- Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in a senior communications role, preferably in government/public sector.
- Three (3) years in a supervisory capacity.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Valid Nova Scotia Class 5 Driver’s License.
Detailed responsibilities, required abilities and working conditions can be found in the complete job description here.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants can apply by submitting a cover letter and resume to jobs@victoriacounty.ca with the position title in the email subject line.
If you require assistance or an accommodation at any point throughout the application or recruitment process, please contact us in confidence to discuss at jobs@victoriacounty.ca or (902) 295-3651.
This posting will remain open until filled.
We thank all applicants for their interest and effort but only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please note that offers of employment are conditional upon the satisfactory completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials as determined by the employer. Checks may include one, multiple, or all of the following: References, Proof of Education/Qualifications, Employment Verification, Criminal Record Check, and Vulnerable Sector Check.