REPORTS TO: Fire ChiefLOCATION: Initial Placement Fire Administration (Paris)Minimum Qualifications:- Postsecondary education in Communications or related field
- 3 years relevant work experience
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications Adobe social media and related software
- Knowledge of relevant trends best practices and legislation
- Excellent communication judgement interpersonal and customer service skills
- Excellent writing ability with strong research report writing and presentation skills
- Proven organizational skills with strong attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize competing tasks and meet multiple deadlines
- Ability to be selfdirected work independently and collaboratively as a team
- Demonstrated safe work practices
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends as required
- Valid drivers license and acceptable drivers abstract
- Acceptable police records check
Assets:
- Previous experience in Communications in a municipal setting
- Experience in municipal procurement
Duties:
- Coordinate and implement a robust and tailored internal communications plan within Fire Services to inform personnel across all fire stations of key information with timeliness consistency and enhance knowledge sharing.
- Develop plan organize and deliver effective print and digital communications for the Fire Service.
- Coordinate external public communications in partnership with Corporate Communications.
- Develop content for communication materials and various platforms including assisting with the creation of the Fire Services Annual Report.
- Support volunteer engagement initiatives and events within the community.
- Lead communication campaigns including newsletters to Fire personnel appreciation for Volunteer Firefighters and the business community.
- Review and maintain content on Fire Services webpage and project dashboard.
- Prepare project updates briefing notes and reports for station personnel and Council.
- Support a Volunteer Firefighter engagement survey and action plan.
- Assist Fire Prevention in the creation of marketing materials.
- Lead engagement and support on the Fire Services Communication portal.
- Work alongside Corporate Communications to share community initatives recruitment campaigns fire prevention and education messaging and live burn events.
- Back up administration support as required.
- Respond to enquiries by the public or external stakeholders.
- Provide project support conduct research draft reports and assist with procurement as requested.
- Other duties as assigned.
Annual Salary: $68760 $80426 (Job Grade 5 Under Review) 35 hours per weekDate of Posting: May 20 2025 The application deadline is Monday June 2 2025@ 9:00am#LIDNIThe County of Brant is committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. Accessibility accommodations are available for all stages of the recruitment process. If contacted for an employment opportunity please advise the County if you require accommodation.
We thank all applicants and advise that only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Personal information submitted is collected under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Required Experience:
Manager