Senior Manager, Communications and Engagement
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Should you be interested in learning more about this exciting opportunity with the City of North Vancouver, please contact Harbour West Consulting at 604.998.4032 or forward your resume and letter of introduction, in confidence, to info@hwest.ca. All enquiries will be responded to.
Position Details
Position Information
| Title | Senior Manager, Communications and Engagement |
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| Job Status | Regular Full Time (Exempt) |
| Position Overview | The City of North Vancouver is the urban core of the beautiful North Shore and has a long-term vision to be “The Healthiest Small City in the World”, with five key priorities to be a City for People, a Resilient City, a Vibrant City, a Connected City and a Prosperous City. Reporting to the Deputy CAO, we are looking for an experienced and dynamic individual to fill the role of Senior Manager, Communications and Engagement. |
| Responsibilities | This position is responsible for planning, implementing and directing the communications, media relations, issues management and civic engagement strategy, functions and programs for the City. As a respected and strategic leader in communications and engagement, you will bring a demonstrated track record of success in a public service context. You will be a creative and inspiring communicator, a compelling spokesperson, an excellent writer, a trusted advisor at all levels of an organization, and an inspiring and responsible leader to your team. You are politically savvy and a true relationship builder, forming meaningful relationships with stakeholders at all levels internally and externally. Leading a team of talented professionals, you will be responsible for leading communications and engagement supporting all City departments, including providing strategic and tactical communications advice; developing and managing communication strategies, plans and policy; overseeing content development for communications channels (website, print, social media, advertising); directing and managing communications during emergency/incident events; and building relationships with other municipalities, community groups, business associations, stakeholders and other interested parties in support of Council and organizational priorities. |
| Requirements | You will have a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Media Relations, Journalism or Media Operations, or a related field, with at least 5 – 7 years of strategic communications and public engagement experience. Additionally, you will have excellent communications, project management and leadership attributes as well as proven interpersonal and management skills with the ability to guide and direct a team of professionals and build a cohesive and collaborative work environment. During the recruitment process, applicants will be requested to provide a current Police Information Check (PIC). |
| Compensation | Will be discussed as a part of the recruitment process. |
| Hours of Work | Will be discussed as a part of the recruitment process. |
| Additional Information | |
| How to Apply | Should you be interested in learning more about this exciting opportunity with the City of North Vancouver, please contact Harbour West Consulting at 604.998.4032 or forward your resume and letter of introduction, in confidence, to info@hwest.ca. All enquiries will be responded to. We respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional and unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱ wú7mesh (Squamish) and Səl̓ ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. The City of North Vancouver is committed to Reconciliation with these Nations, who have lived on these lands since time immemorial. |
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | 2023-0155 |
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| Job Open Date | 09/29/2023 |
| Job Close Date | |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Should you be interested in learning more about this exciting opportunity with the City of North Vancouver, please contact Harbour West Consulting at 604.998.4032 or forward your resume and letter of introduction, in confidence, to info@hwest.ca. All enquiries will be responded to. |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- Graduate degree
- Undergraduate degree
- Post-secondary certificate or diploma
- Some post-secondary training (courses only)
- High School/GED
- Did not complete High School
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Please indicate the highest level of education/qualifications you have completed related to this position:
- Graduate degree in a related discipline
- Undergraduate degree in a related discipline
- Combination of related training and experience
- None of the above
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Please indicate the number of years of experience you have working in a position with similar requirements and responsibilities:
- Less than 3 years
- 3 to less than 5 years
- 5 to less than 7 years
- 7 or more years
- I have no experience working in a position with similar requirements and responsibilities
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How many years of experience do you have developing and implementing communications and/or strategic plans?
- Less than 1 year
- 1 to less than 3 years
- 3 to less than 5 years
- 5 or more years
- I have no experience with communications or strategic plans.
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Do you have experience managing and developing a team?
- Yes
- No
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Please indicate the number of years of supervisory experience you have:
- Less than 1 year
- 1 to less than 3 years
- 3 to less than 5 years
- 5 or more years
- I have no experience supervising staff
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Do you have experience working as an employee for a municipal government?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
