Temporary Communications, Advertising and Marketing Officer
City of Kawartha Lakes
Lindsay Ontario
Salary: Neg Per Hour
Essential Duties
Consult with City departments to determine needs and objectives for projects and then develop communications and marketing plans to achieve desired results. Plans would include objectives, audience, chosen tactics, project timelines, budget and measurement
Work collaboratively within the Communications, Advertising and Marketing Division (CAM) to ensure all communications content is timely, consistent with key messaging and in compliance with all related policies and directives
Develop and deliver training across departments with respect to the use of the CMS system and social media use
Manage the existing communications process and develop measures to evaluate the success of the process
Assist in the development of new communications tools to inform Council, staff and other audiences
Monitor the quality and quantity of public engagement across the City and assist with enhancements through online and offline tools
Actively monitor media activity (traditional and social media) and create reports to evaluate results
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Marketing and Advertising Project Management
Execute marketing plans for departments to the extent required, including communications, booking advertising, fulfilling printing and distribution, issuing media releases etc.
Develop plans to complement the corporate communications program to ensure City residents are provided with timely and program specific information reaching the appropriate audience using the most cost-effective and efficient platforms
Manage the City’s centralized weekly advertising program by guiding departments through the process of writing, formatting, print-proofing, approvals and invoicing
Proactively evaluating communication, advertising and marketing initiatives and recommend enhancements to programs where required.
Website Content Management
Manage the daily content requirements of the website including researching, writing and uploading final content to the CMS system
Responsible to review, edit and approve website content submitted from a variety of sources across the municipality to ensure quality and consistency
Develop online content and assist with the selection of images, videos and other content as appropriate to support desired messaging
Take responsibility to troubleshoot and resolve issues with the website including errors, omissions or technical difficulties by working with the vendor.
Qualifications
Post-secondary diploma in public relations, advertising and/or marketing
Minimum 5 years of related progressive experience, preferred in a municipal environment, public relations or advertising agency
Demonstrated initiative, creativity, and strategic thinking
Excellent written communication skills with the ability to filter and consolidate information from various sources to achieve a consistent voice
Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
Proficiency in writing press releases, reports, presentations and marketing plans
Experience working with all marketing channels, online and offline
Demonstrated professional and ethical responsibility to protect privacy, use confidential information appropriately, treat sensitive situations with appropriate degree of tact and discretion
Demonstrated customer-service and interpersonal skills at a level to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships both within and outside the municipality including members of the media
Excellent time-management skills with the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines, and the ability to deal with multiple demands
Excellent organizational and administrative skills with the ability to work independently and in a team environment
Ability to demonstrate initiative consistently with commitment to quality improvement, sharing process improvement initiatives with management
Demonstrated ability to understand and abide by municipal policies and procedures
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, social media scheduling software and website CMS systems
Working knowledge of video editing an asset
Occasional travel to various work locations is required to fulfill the job duties of the position
Upon a conditional offer of employment, a Criminal Record Check will be required.
Job Overview
Posted Date: 24 Jun 2025
Location: Lindsay Ontario
Salary: Neg Per Hour
Company Information
City of Kawartha Lakes
Name: City of Kawartha Lakes
Web: https://www.kawarthalakes.ca/