Communications Advisor

City of Terrace

Communications Advisor

The City of Terrace has an exciting opportunity for a qualified candidate to join our team as Communications Advisor. Reporting to the Director of Administration, the Communications Advisor is responsible for providing guidance and undertaking projects related to day-to-day communications, while coordinating a broad range of communication services across all City departments. Flexibility and strong organizational skills are essential in this role, as there is a need to balance competing priorities and manage multiple projects while supporting a wide range of internal departments.

The successful candidate will be responsible for

To facilitate accurate and timely communication of information on Municipal issues to outside parties.

To prepare or assist with the preparation of all media releases.

To function as the first point of contact for all City of Terrace media inquiries.

Attend department meetings across the organization and all Council meetings.

To promote department initiatives/events.

To provide communications and marketing guidance for various departments, including updating brochures & informational materials, online content, promoting community engagement events, etc.

To update the City of Terrace website and social media pages to assist with the continuous improvement and advancement of City of Terrace multi-media tools, meeting information and engagement objectives.

To scan current news sources and track issues to ensure staff and Council are informed and adequately advised on relevant issues as they develop.

To complete performance planning and review processes including analysis of social media campaigns and website usage, gathering feedback and developing strategic metrics to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of programs.

To liaise with a variety of external contacts, including the public, business and industry, community groups, external government organizations, and the media.

To prepare background material, speeches, and briefing notes for key staff and Council, as required.

To identify, track and analyze potential inquiries that may develop as a result of Municipal policies, programs or Council decisions and coordinate effective responses.

To provide guidance regarding the policies, processes and procedures that support advertising, promotions, communications, and municipal public relations efforts.

To develop and provide creative advice on ad design, video production, photography/image development, web pages, posters, pamphlets, newsletters, marketing materials, etc.

To carry out additional and related tasks and

Qualifications/Experience

Minimum five (5) years of experience working in communications, public relations, or journalism. Experience in government or public sector communications is preferred.

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations preferred, or a related field.

Working knowledge of local government operations, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of public relations strategies, media relations, crisis communications, and marketing is also essential.

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written are a must.

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive working relationships with internal City departments, media outlets, community organizations and local government officials.

Proficient in using various communication technologies, including social media platforms, content management systems, email marketing tools and graphic design software.

Valid BC Drivers Licence

Position Status

Regular Full-time

Hours of Work

35 hours per week

Rate of Pay

$85,123.48 per year

Closing Date

July 31, 2026

To Apply

Submit your resume to the Human Resources Manager at ***email_hidden*** referencing posting #50-2026. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Education : Bachelor’s degree

Experience : 5 years or more