Create Connections That Strengthen Community.
The Town of Drayton Valley is seeking a strategic, innovative Communications Manager to lead our corporate communications, media relations, public engagement, and marketing initiatives. This role serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and departments across the organization.
If you're a skilled communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys tackling complex issues, and wants to make a meaningful impact in a community-focused organization, we'd love to hear from you.
As Communications Manager, you will:
✅ Develop and lead corporate communications, marketing, and engagement strategies
✅ Provide strategic communications advice to senior leadership, and all Town departments
✅ Manage media relations
✅ Create compelling content across digital, print, social media, and web platforms
✅ Lead communications planning for major projects, initiatives, and community engagement activities
✅ Monitor emerging issues and provide proactive issues management support
✅ Support emergency and crisis communications efforts, including serving as a Public Information Officer during emergencies
✅ Championing organizational priorities and creating awareness on various programs, initiatives and projects
We're looking for a communications professional who combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
- A post-secondary degree or diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field
- Five (5) or more years of progressive communications experience, including leadership or management responsibilities
- Exceptional writing, editing, media relations, and public speaking skills
- Experience developing communications plans, campaigns, and stakeholder engagement initiatives
- Strong project management and organizational abilities
- The confidence to navigate sensitive issues with professionalism, discretion, and political awareness
- Experience using social media platforms, content management systems, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite
- A collaborative approach and the ability to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders
Assets
- Municipal or public-sector experience
- Knowledge of the Municipal Government Act (MGA)
- Public engagement experience
- ICS 300 certification
- Emergency management or crisis communications experience
If you're a strategic communicator with a passion for public service and community engagement, we encourage you to apply to [email protected]
Full details can be found here:
- Communications-Manager-TODV-Position-Posting.pdf
