Communications Advisor

District of Lake Country

• $82K — $92K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field
  • Minimum of three years' experience, ideally in local government or complex organizations
  • IAP2 Canada training or equivalent is a plus
  • Valid BC Drivers License required
  • Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and website content management systems
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Knowledge of local government operations and election processes is an asset

Responsibilities

  • Shape and execute communications for major District projects and initiatives
  • Create engaging content for various platforms including web and media
  • Advise departments on communications strategies and risk management
  • Support media relations and community outreach with coordinated messaging
  • Ensure consistent messaging and branding alignment across the organization
  • Execute other related duties as needed

Benefits

  • Competitive annual salary range of $82,833-$92,037
  • Generous vacation and wellness leave
  • 100% employer-covered health and paramedical benefits
  • Attractive pension program
  • Opportunities for career and professional development
  • Collaborative, supportive, and inclusive work culture
Full Job Description
The District of Lake Country has an exciting opportunity for a permanent full-time Communications Advisor, based in Lake Country, BC. Reporting to the Communications Lead, the Communications Advisor supports the communications and public engagement work plan by developing and coordinating corporate communications, including the Annual Report, publications, news releases, key messages and other public-facing materials. The position works collaboratively with the Communications Lead, Senior Leadership Team, and departments across the organization to support media relations and deliver timely, accurate, accessible, and consistent information to Council, staff, residents, partners, and the broader community. Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Shape and deliver communications planning and execution for key District projects, programs, services, and initiatives; - Develop engaging, accessible content across multiple channels, including web, media, corporate publications, presentations, and public communications; - Provide trusted communications advice to leaders and departments, identifying opportunities, mitigating risks, and supporting sensitive issues management; - Support media relations, public engagement, and community outreach through coordinated messaging, promotional materials, and stakeholder communications; - Collaborate across the organization to ensure consistent corporate messaging, brand standards, and communications alignment with District priorities and emergency response needs; and - Other related duties as required. More About You To qualify for this role, you must have a diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related discipline and a minimum of three years' work experience, preferably in local government, the public sector, or another complex organization. IAP2 Canada training or equivalent is considered an asset. A valid BC Drivers License is also required. As our ideal candidate, you have working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and website content management systems. You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to tactfully and professionally respond to internal and external inquiries. General knowledge of local government operations, governance, and election processes would be considered an asset. Above all, we value a collaborative attitude with the ability to build positive and productive working relationships with employees and the public. About the Benefits - This exempt position offers a competitive annual salary in the range of $82,833-$92,037 (2026 rates); - Generous vacation and wellness leave; - 100% Employer-covered health and paramedical benefits; - An attractive pension program; - Career and professional development; and - A collaborative, supportive, and inclusive work culture. For further details please see the Job Description. Applications will be accepted through our website at www.lakecountry.bc.ca Posting will be open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

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