Community Engagement Advisor

Job Description

Job title: Community Engagement Advisor

Company: City of Yellowknife

Job description: The City of Yellowknife is an inclusive employer offering a dynamic and rewarding work environment that delivers valuable services to our residents. Working in Local Government provides many opportunities to not only develop your career but also to improve the lives of residents and visitors to Yellowknife! At the City, the diverse backgrounds of our employees help us to create a positive, safe and fun environment for us all. The City is committed to hiring a diverse and skilled workforce that is representative of the community, strengthening our ability to provide high-quality services and excellent customer service to residents. In addition, the City of Yellowknife is committed to reconciliation and implementing actions intended to increase the number of Indigenous peoples who work for the City. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and encourage Indigenous persons, visible minorities, and persons with a disability to self-declare when submitting their applications.Do you have a knack for communication and public relations? We are looking for a dynamic Community Engagement Advisor to join our dedicated Public Works team and provide essential information to the residents of Yellowknife. As the Community Engagement Advisor, you will be the bridge between the Public Works department and the community driving impactful communication and fostering strong community relationships.Reporting to the Manager, Environmental Impact and Regulatory Affairs, the incumbent is responsible for interfacing with the public through various means of communication and engagement with a focus on public works operational tasks and capital project consideration. Through regular direction from the Director and Managers, the incumbent assists with the implementation of community outreach, communication policies, strategies, and campaigns to ensure the communication objectives of the department are met.The position requires a University degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field. A minimum of 3 years related experience in community engagement within a government or corporate role is also required. The incumbent must have strong public speaking skills with the ability to relate effectively and to connect with government, community members, and special interest groups. The incumbent must demonstrate advanced skills in MS Office Suite along with the ability to write creative and clear messaging in order to support the City’s business objective.The City of Yellowknife offers an attractive annual salary range of $85,780.84 – $103,445.91 as well as a comprehensive benefits package including a defined benefit pension plan, and monthly housing and vacation travel allowances totaling $450.Qualified applicants are required to apply no later than September 27, 2024.Please visit the City of Yellowknife Website at: to submit your resume.Please be advised that the City of Yellowknife require all prospective employees to provide a criminal records check prior to employment. We thank all applicants who apply, but advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

Location: Yellowknife, NT

Job date: Sun, 08 Sep 2024 22:58:26 GMT