Communications Advisor (Temporary Approx. 8 months), Cambridge

## **People, Place, Prosperity** Working within our Strategic Plan, **Cambridge Connected,** and committing to our values of Integrity, Respect, Inclusiveness and Service, the successful candidate will work together to help the City of Cambridge achieve our vision: A place for people to prosper – alive with opportunity. ## **Job Profile** The City of Cambridge is committed to excellence in communications and is seeking to fill a Communications Advisor position in the Corporate Communications Division within the Corporate Services Department. As a Communications Advisor, you will help enhance the City’s communication and engagement with residents, internal and external stakeholders. Reporting to the Manager of Communications, the following will apply: ## **What you will be doing** - Preparing and implementing integrated communications strategies for assigned corporate divisions to enhance awareness and understanding of the City services and programs - Providing writing and editing support for corporate initiatives to break down complex information for internal and external audiences in a clear and concise manner - Coordinating and supporting media, stakeholder and engagement relations for the corporation - Developing news releases, media advisories, key messaging, speaking notes and coordinating news conferences, presentations and other events - Providing recommendations and strategic advice in consultation with the Supervisor and/or Director of Corporate Communications to senior management staff on emerging issues and opportunities - Developing and managing internal communications to promote staff engagement, including internal employee newsletter and intranet - Helping to manage, train and provide direction to a departmental website content management team with individuals from various divisions - Working directly with the graphic design team to develop a wide range or materials to promote communication initiatives, including digital campaigns - Coordinating corporate photography, videography and new media initiatives - Managing corporate social media strategies and content calendar - Providing effective, proactive issues management support, including traditional and social media monitoring. - Developing corporate-wide communications and marketing related policies and procedures. - Attends various internal and external corporate committee meetings as a lead communications support. ## **Education** Three-year college diploma or an undergraduate degree in marketing, communications or related discipline. ## **Experience and Knowledge** Three to Four years’ experience, including: - Serving as a communications professional working with diverse stakeholder groups in a fast-paced environment - Experience working within a government setting would be beneficial - Experience in communications planning, media relations, issues management and project management - Knowledge of industry best practices and emerging trends in social media, website, branding, design and production - Experience and excellence in writing for a multitude of mediums - Skilled at relationship management and problem-solving - Ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances and prioritize projects - Experience planning, writing and maintaining corporate website, intranet systems, photography and digital images related to website and other communications applications - Experience managing social media and community engagement platforms - Knowledge and interest in photo editing, digital design and video editing Knowledge of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 - Experience with electronic newsletter distribution systems for internal and external communications Knowledge of Canadian Press Guidelines - Knowledge of Canadian Press Guidelines - Knowledge of Basic Emergency Management (BEM) and Incident Management Systems (IMS) ## **We will ask you for these items if you are hired** Proof of your current and valid certificate(s) and/or educational qualifications. Worker Health and Safety Awareness Training Certificate from the Ministry of Labour ## **Your compensation** This position is located in Band Level 4 of the Non-Union Salary Scale and has an hourly range of $47.67 to $58.13. ## **Hours of work** Standard hours of work are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with some evenings and weekends as required. ## **Advertisement expiration date** Interested candidates should apply at This posting will close on April 2, 2026. ## **Accommodation needs and protection of privacy** The City of Cambridge recognizes and appreciates diversity and inclusion enhances our public value commitment. We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience and encourage all qualified people to apply, including and especially people from equity-deserving groups. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with honour and respect toward their individual dimensions of diversity. We strive to remove barriers that may prevent qualified applicants from fully participating in the recruitment and selection process. Accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and other applicable legislation is available throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Contact to make your needs known in advance. Personal information collected in relation to the recruitment process is collected under the authority outlined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and used solely to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Cambridge only.