Communications Advisor – Capital Projects (2026-32)
City of Mission•Kelowna, BC
•Hybrid
About The Position
The City of Mission is seeking a strategic and engaging Communications Advisor - Capital Projects to lead communications and public engagement for the City’s infrastructure projects. This role involves translating complex information into clear stories for residents, businesses, and stakeholders. You will work with project teams from concept to completion, ensuring community awareness and engagement throughout the lifecycle of transportation, utilities, parks, facilities, and other growth-related infrastructure initiatives. The position reports to the Manager of Communications & Public Engagement.
Requirements
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong relationship-building abilities.
- Experience developing strategic communications and public engagement initiatives.
- Comfortable collaborating across departments.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Experience creating meaningful opportunities for public participation.
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Political Science, Public Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of five years of progressively responsible communications experience, preferably in a municipal or public sector environment.
- Valid Class 5 BC Driver's Licence.
- Access to a vehicle.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting infrastructure or capital projects.
- Experience creating engaging multimedia content, including short videos.
- Established media relationships.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement communications strategies, campaigns, and engagement plans for capital projects.
- Create a wide range of content including key messages, FAQs, construction notices, website and social media updates, presentations, media materials, videos, and community updates.
- Coordinate public engagement activities such as open houses, information sessions, pop-up events, online engagement opportunities, and stakeholder briefings.
- Prepare summaries that capture community feedback and project outcomes.
- Translate technical information into clear, accessible language for diverse audiences.
- Prepare briefing materials, speaking notes, and presentations to support Council and senior leadership communications.
- Respond to media inquiries.
- Communicate project impacts, timelines, disruptions, and long-term community benefits.
Benefits
- Municipal Pension Plan
- 9-day fortnight schedule (extended hours for nine days and one day off every two weeks)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
