Comm - Communications Assistant

The Community

High River provides the warmth and familiarity of a small town, featuring countless outdoor trails and parks that await your next adventure. Our downtown offers a variety of unique stores and businesses who take pride in fostering connection in our community. High River is a people-first community where families put down roots for generations. Nestled within Foothills County with the Rocky Mountains framing the view to your west, our community of 14,000 is rooted in people and promotes an environment to help you build lasting relationships.

The Organization

Through the dedication and passion of our 150 employees, we deliver important services to the community. Our purpose, or why we do what we do, is because we want to make a difference in our community now and for generations to come (our ‘why’). To achieve this, we inspire and respect one another, we can be counted on, we are better together, and we dare to be different (our ‘how’).

We’ve embarked on a workplace culture journey that has enhanced our commitment to people; both our employees and the community we serve. We have identified three pillars to achieve our workplace culture: Accountable, Excellence and Connected (ACE). 

Town of High River

Invites applications for a

Temporary, full-time

Communications Assistant - INTERNAL ONLY  

Term - Three (3) Months

At the Town of High River, people come first. We are looking for a Communications Assistant to join our organization and contribute to our culture focused on accountability, connection, and excellence. 

The Role

This role provides overall digital, multi-media and design support to the communications team, assisting with a variety of internal and external communications projects. The position will be responsible for providing specialized technical support with a focus on design, content and functionality of the organization’s website, development of social media posts, photography and video projects and other assistance required to produce professional communications products.

To be successful, you have Diploma in Communications Studies or working towards a Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or a related field with one (1) to three (3) years working experience. Municipal experience and understanding of municipal services and communications needs is an asset. Understanding emergency and crisis communications is considered an asset. You are highly proficient in the English language and have exceptional writing and editing skills with knowledge of the Canadian Press Style standards. Strong working knowledge with software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Word Press, and Microsoft Office will assist you in generating polished, engaging, and current products. Your interpersonal skills which focus on providing excellent service will support you in your interactions with your internal and external customers.

To explore this career opportunity, please visit our website at www.highriver.ca, click on Careers and apply through our online application process. This competition will remain open until January 24, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.

To explore this career opportunity, or to find additional information, please visit our website at www.highriver.ca, click on Careers.