digital communications specialist

Lake Country is the Province?s fastest growing municipality and is a vibrant community of approximately 15,000 citizens located in the heart of the rapidly growing Okanagan Valley, less than a half hour drive from Kelowna and mere minutes to beautiful orchards, wineries, farms and the serenity of the Okanagan lakes. With its strategic vicinity to the Kelowna International Airport (10 minutes? drive) and the University of BC Okanagan campus (12 minutes? drive), residents enjoy hot summers and temperate winters with boundless opportunities for year-round recreation - from water sports to cycling, golfing, skiing, hiking and much more. If you are searching to relocate to a community that truly has it all, join our team and experience ?Life. The Okanagan Way!? The District of Lake CountryDigital Communications and Public Engagement AdvisorAbout the OpportunityThe District of Lake Country has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Digital Communications and Public Engagement Advisor, based in Lake Country, BC on a one year term.Reporting to the Communications Lead, the Digital Communications and Public Engagement Advisor supports the Communications department in advancing the District?s communications and public engagement efforts, with a focus on digital communications, social media, content creation, and community engagement. The position also provides confidential communications support to the Communications Lead, CAO, and senior leadership team on sensitive corporate communications matters and initiatives. Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Create engaging content for the District's website, social media channels, newsletters, advertising campaigns, and other communication platforms; Manage the District's social medial presence, including content planning, publishing, community engagement, and performance tracking; Support public engagement initiatives through online engagement, surveys, community events, information sessions, and outreach activities; Provide communications advice and develop communication plans and material for District projects, programs, and initiatives; and Monitor and analyze communication and engagement metrics, support emergency communications, and assist senior leadership with sensitive and confidential communication matters. More About YouTo 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 Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Microsoft 365, video editing, and website content management systems. You also have experience with Meta Business Suite and experience managing social media platforms. 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) plus 17.4% in lieu of all benefits; Hybrid work from home arrangements that blend in-office and remote work available for eligible positions; 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.caPosting will be open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only tho Location Lake Country Work location Hybrid Salary $ 82,833 YEAR annually Terms of employment Term or contract Full time Starts as soon as possible vacancies 1 vacancy Source CivicJobs.ca #115759 Various locations