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E2104 - RCMP Communications Assistant
E2104 - RCMP Communications Assistant |
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| Status: | Position Filled |
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| Posting #: | E2104 |
| Title: | RCMP Communications Assistant |
| Department: | RCMP |
| Duties: | Work with appropriate internal stakeholders to deliver a corporate communications plan aligned with the organization’s strategic priorities. Identifies, coordinates and implements programs to deliver on communications plan;
Provide speaking notes for RCMP to ensure external partners are well briefed and provide a clear and consistent message to the community; Enhance engagement opportunities for residents. This may include attending community events as a representative of the City, and RCMP; Monitor and update online communication, ensuring the RCMP online platform’s, website and social media outlets provide a consistent message as well as effective two way communication with residents; Support administrative staff in a variety of tasks to ensure consistent communication in a timely manner on behalf of the RCMP media section; Ensure the RCMP’s corporate identity is managed professionally and consistently to ensure quality and consistency in all communication materials; Monitor industry best practices to identify and recommend opportunities that will enhance public consultation and citizen engagement in municipal government; Assist with emergency communication or crisis communication under the direction of the Communications Manager. Assist with creating clear, effective and timely communications during a crisis situation and may be required to serve as Public Information Officer; Prepare media releases on behalf of the RCMP media section; Prepare internal communications on behalf of the RCMP media section; Update the Annual Performance Plan; Facilitate the Detachment Strategic Plan Prepare other communications including reports to Major and Council |
| Education: | A two-year diploma from an accredited institution in Public Relations, Media Communications, Journalism or a related field;
Experience within a related field, preferably including hands-on experience in local government or another public sector organization; |
| Skills: | Superior oral and written communication skills, with the ability to deal effectively with members of Council, management, the public, all levels of staff and the media; Ability to maintain confidentiality on all sensitive matters; Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism and integrity;
Knowledge of and ability to utilize current social media tools; Knowledge of good communication principles and practices especially as they relate to strategic corporate communications, issues management and media relations; (6) Knowledge and experience using InDesign, Photoshop and/or other graphic design programs; and (7) Must be in posession of a valid B.C. Driver’s Licence. |
| Employment Type: | Permanent Full Time |
| Closed: | 2021-10-29 04:30 PM |
| Posted: | 2021-10-15 |