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Communications Manager
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September 17, 2024
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Okanagan Basin Water Board
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*Job Summary*
We are seeking a skilled Communications Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing our communication strategies to enhance brand awareness and maintain a positive public image.
*COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER*
Location: Kelowna, B.C., Syilx Territory
Application Deadline: 4:00 pm October 17, 2024
Terms: Full time, permanent
*Information:*
The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is a local government organization with a mandate to provide leadership to protect and enhance quality of life in the Okanagan Basin through sustainable water management. We achieve this through strategic projects and programs that support member jurisdictions in meeting their own water management goals. We are a small team with a diversity of water-focused programs and projects. You can learn more about us at obwb.ca
*Position:*
We are seeking a team-oriented, experienced communications professional to plan, facilitate and support OBWB?s internal and external communications. This position supports communications for a diverse range of ongoing water-focused programs and projects. You will be successful in this position if you can flexibly manage multiple priorities, working collaboratively with staff, board directors, media, contractors, partners and the public. You have an eye for detail and very strong written and verbal communication skills informed by a degree in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism or a related field, and at least 5 years? experience, or without a degree, but with significant demonstrable past communications experience (8-10 years).
You will manage internal communications by:
? supporting the development of formal correspondence to senior governments;
? planning and managing communications for events;
? supporting meeting administration through agendas, minutes, board reports; and
? copyediting draft documents for other team members.
Working with the Communications Coordinator, you will also manage external communications by:
? supporting a robust digital engagement strategy;
? managing media events and media relations;
? developing outreach materials; and
? planning tactics to support the OBWB?s Strategic Plan.
(See attached Job Description for more information)
*Compensation and Benefits:*
Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000 depending on qualifications and experience.
Hours: 35-hours per week with a flexible schedule
Benefits: Following a probation period, OBWB offers a competitive benefits package including health and dental, sick leave, disability insurance, vacation, and enrollment in the Municipal Pension Plan.
Location: Work will primarily be in-office in Kelowna, B.C., with some flexibility to work remotely or from home.
Application Process: We anticipate having a multiple-interview process (2 interviews, virtual or in-person). Those selected for interviews will be asked to submit samples of previous writing and references.
*Please submit your resume with a cover letter in PDF or Word by 4:00 p.m., Thursday, October 17, 2024 to OBWB Deputy Administrator, James Littley, james.littley@obwb.ca Those selected for interviews will be contacted by October 31st.*
*Job Purpose/Summary:*
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Communications Manager plans, facilitates and supports OBWB?s internal and external communications. The primary focus is to provide strategic communications support for all ongoing programs and projects, manage media relations, board correspondence, and copy-editing. In addition, the Communications Manager will develop and implement communications campaigns to advance OBWB's Strategic Plan and elevate the organization's public profile. Secondary responsibilities include overseeing marketing initiatives as required to enhance OBWB?s visibility and impact, while continuously evolving communications objectives to support the organization?s mission of sustainable water management in the Okanagan Basin.
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LocationKelowna, BC
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$80,000 to $90,000YEAR annually
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
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