Communications Coordinator

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $64,537 - $77,059

Maternity Leave Contract (Up to 15 months)

Full Time is a 35-hour work week.

Help Shape How Brockville Communicates

The City of Brockville is seeking a Communications Coordinator to join our Administration team for a maternity leave contract of up to fifteen (15) months. Reporting to the City Manager, this role is key to ensuring that residents, stakeholders, and staff receive clear, consistent, and timely information.

What You’ll Do

You will provide leadership and support across a wide range of communications activities, including:

Strategic Communications & Media Relations

• Build and maintain strong relationships with media, stakeholders, and community members.
• Provide strategic communications advice to senior leadership.

Content Development & Public Engagement

• Draft and edit news releases, public notices, newsletters, website updates and social media content.
• Create engaging communication materials for both internal and external audiences.
• Coordinate public communication initiatives and support community engagement efforts.
• Provide communications support, media coaching, and training to staff and elected officials.

Digital Communications & Online Presence

• Maintain and update the City’s website and social media channels (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn).
• Monitor digital engagement and recommend opportunities to expand the City’s online presence.
• Support the development of policies to enhance and strategically advance the City’s online presence.

Research & Issues Management

• Monitor emerging issues, political developments, and community events to ensure timely communications.
• Provide advice and recommendations on sensitive matters requiring discretion and sound judgement.
• Provide recommendations and strategic advice to support effective decision-making and risk management.

What You Bring

• Two-year post-secondary diploma in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism or related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in corporate communications or a related field.
• Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate clearly and confidently.
• Experience managing websites and social media platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); familiarity with design/production tools is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with colleagues, elected officials, media, and the public.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid Class G driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Satisfactory Criminal Reference Check.
• Municipal communications experience is considered an asset.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to shape how the City of Brockville connects with the community.
• Work directly with senior leadership on high-impact communications.
• Competitive salary.
• Participation in the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS), where eligible.
• A collaborative, professional environment with meaningful work that makes a difference.

Our Commitment to Diversity

The City of Brockville is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities. Accommodations are available upon request during the recruitment process.