Digital Advisor

We are accepting applications for a full-time term Digital Advisor to join our team for a period of up to 18 months. Reporting to the Manager of Communications and Engagement, the primary responsibilities of this role include:

• Developing and executing digital marketing campaigns and building online presence;
• Developing, implementing, and assessing strategic communications and engagement strategies as well as monitoring and identifying emerging issues;
• Providing technical expertise, guidance and advice to staff engaged in digital, online and social media communications;
• Applying online tools and metrics to analyze the effectiveness of campaigns, and prepares information and analyses and related recommendations;
• Ensuring quality control in the delivery and presentation of promotional materials, clear and consistent corporate brand messaging and adherence to the CVRD Corporate Identity Guide;
• Monitoring social media conversations, preparing responses, and developing a unified online voice for the CVRD;
• Administering orientations, providing best practices to staff for effective online facilitation, along with technical training and support for preparing and hosting on-line meetings;
• Possessing strong writing skills to develop, write, and edit a myriad of promotional materials, and craft key messages for dissemination across a variety of platforms;
• Providing lead technical support for the CVRD, North Island 9-1-1, Comox Strathcona Waste Management and Comox Strathcona Regional Hospital District websites, CVRD online engagement tool, and provides guidance to staff on editing and formatting these sites to ensure consistency and compliance with established standards.

Our ideal candidate is:

• Team oriented, able to collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders and adapt to change with a strong work ethic in achieving personal and organizational goals;
• Knowledgeable in graphic design and production programs including Adobe Creative Suite 6, Hootsuite, Illustrator, InDesign, Designer and Acrobat Writer, SharePoint applications, web utilization skills, and Canva;
• Educated in marketing, digital communications or another relevant discipline at the post-secondary level (minimum two-year diploma);
• Experienced in developing and implementing online communications programs and initiatives for a diverse organization, with a minimum of three years' related experience, preferably in local government;
• Able to effectively manage multiple demands and meet tight deadlines;
• Experienced in managing social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube, online survey platforms and content management systems;
• Flexible with hours of work to coordinate and manage engagement opportunities and activities.
  

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