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 Sign in to view email 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