Executive and Community Relations Assistant to the Deputy Mayor/regional Councillor

Reporting to the Executive Services Coordinator to the CAO, the Executive & Community Relations Assistant to the Deputy Mayor/Regional Councillor is responsible for the day-to-day operation, management and administration of the Deputy Mayor/Regional Councillor's Office and provides executive administrative support. Responsible to respond to a range of social media requests, formatting material for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and other social media platforms, including video and slideshows. Provides liaison for the Deputy Mayor/Regional Councillor with the Mayor, Members of Municipal and Regional Council, department heads, a broad range of government officials, external agencies, businesses, stakeholders and individuals, etc., on both Town-wide and regional issues. Reviews and analyzes social media channels, as well as committee reports and decisions and alerting the Deputy Mayor/Regional Councillor on operational or emerging issues, and initiating the action required to respond.

1. Post-secondary diploma in Media Communications, Business Administration, Public Relations, or demonstrated senior level executive administration, social media communications or public relations experience or related field, or equivalent combination of experience and education.

2. Demonstrated experience in the field of social media communications including posting, formatting to appropriate the social media channel, as well as posting photos and video content. Tailor the message to the specific social media platforms.

3. Ability to attend events for the purpose of producing photography, and video content appropriate for various social media platforms.

4. Proven experience and ability to provide executive and administrative support to a senior official/executive working with minimal direction, coordinating and implementing solutions in a politically-sensitive manner and in accordance with the Deputy Mayor/Regional Councillor's objectives.

5. Demonstrated ability to prepare sound and effective correspondence, Council reports, research papers, speeches and social media content (i.e. Facebook, Instagram).

6. Demonstrated public relations, organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills, with an ability to prioritize work and to work under pressure to meet multiple deadlines. Ability to exercise discretion and good judgement, particularly when handling confidential/sensitive information.

7. Strong political acumen, ability to communicate effectively, tactfully and courteously at all organizational levels and with a diverse group of stakeholders, including elected officials, business and community groups, media and the public, and to develop a network of contacts in these areas.

8. Strong computer literacy in MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Illustrator, Adobe professional, eScribe, social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

9. Availability to attend evening or after-hours meetings and to work extended hours on short notice.

10. Class "G" driver's license in good standing and reliable vehicle for use on corporate business.