Communications Specialist

Job Status : Permanent Full-Time

Union : Non-Union

Number of Positions : 1

Hours of Work: 35

Location: Civic Centre

Closing Date : March 1, 2026, 11:59pm EST. Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted.

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has an opening for a permanent full-time Communications Specialist in the Corporate Communications division.

Job description

The Communications Specialist is responsible for providing communications and marketing support for the Municipality of Chatham-Kent within the Corporate Communications team. This includes developing and implementing communications plans, marketing strategies, as well as administration for Social Media initiatives.

Essential responsibilities

• Demonstrate Chatham-Kent’s core values and competencies


• Develop and execute communications and marketing plans to achieve strategic goals throughout the corporation Deliver strategic and conceptual design solutions on short turnaround times


• Produce customized communications and marketing material


• Take a leadership role in the composition, development and execution of communications and marketing materials (videos, brochures, flyers, posters, print advertisements, etc.) in response to specific requests from departments throughout the corporation


• Compile web and social analytics and statistical information from various sources


• Create and/or maintain web pages on Chatham-Kent's community portal


• Aid in the administration and regulation of the corporate and community communications materials branding toolkit


• Social media administrator including Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn, as well as others as required


• Assist the Manager, Corporate Communications with the execution of the corporate marketing plans, press releases and media events


• Attend and assist at community events as required

Essential qualifications

• College diploma or university degree (preferably in a communications, marketing, journalism, or media studies), with two (2) to four (4) years related experience


• Experience working in marketing environment, which includes communication, promotion and public relations


• Experience working in a communications environment, which includes marketing, promotion and public relations


• Experience with video production, editing, and scripting

Experience working with website layout/updates and social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, blogging, etc.)

• Experience with strategic brainstorming, campaign development, creative brief development and creative execution


• Experience with designing and developing marketing collateral (images, written, video, flyers, posters, brochures, media releases, photography, presentations)


• Knowledge of/experience working with the media


• Experience compiling demographics and statistical information


• Experience in organization, planning and implementation of marketing initiatives


• Superior communication, promotion, marketing and public relations skills


• Proven aptitude for quick creative thinking with acute attention to detail with demanding deadlines


• Experience working in a fast paced environment, managing multiple projects, programs and priorities requiring a high degree of mental concentration


• Strong computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) (or similar software program)

Other qualifications

• Experience in using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere and InDesign) an asset

Work environment/hours of work

• This position works mostly indoors


• This position works weekday hours, with occasional evening and weekend hours

Driver’s licence/vehicle requirements

Because this position would be required to travel, a valid Province of Ontario driver's license with a reliable motor vehicle is preferred.

Background check requirements

Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check prior to commencement of employment. A background check may include the following: education/certification verification and employment reference check.

Essential physical and/or safety requirements

• Walking: frequent on walking on level surface (walking throughout office space)


• Sitting: constant sitting in a chair (majority of day spent at computer desk)


• Reaching: frequent reaching below shoulder, forward, handling (up to 11.4 kgs or 25 lbs) (filing and placing boxes of material on shelves)


• Hands: constant fine finger dexterity (movement), mousing (graphic design, data entry, typing, mousing frequently)

Benefits

This permanent full-time position has an annual salary of $62,580 to $70,770 and will receive benefits including: participation in the OMERS pension plan (mandatory) as well as sick and vacation entitlements. Following successful completion of a 3-month waiting period, candidates will also be entitled to a comprehensive group benefits package.

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The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair and accessible employment practices that attract and retain talented employees in a workplace that is inclusive, supportive, and reflective of the diverse community we serve.

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