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Description

The City of Weyburn is offering candidates an opportunity to gain knowledge and enhance their careers while working in a municipal environment with the City of Weyburn to fill in for a Maternity Leave as the Public Relations Coordinator.  This position would be ideal for anyone looking to start their career in the field or for a student who is looking for a placement.

Responsibilities:
- Provide communications support to City Council and City Departments;
- Prepare media correspondence and emergency communications for the City of Weyburn;
- Prepare speaking notes/speeches for Council members when representing the City of Weyburn;
- Responsible for the City of Weyburns social media presence  Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc.;
- Manage and maintain the City of Weyburn website and employee intra-web;
- Attend City Council meetings and participate on various committees; and
- Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:
- Possess a university degree with a major in communications/journalism/marketing/social sciences or a related discipline;
- Three years experience in a progressively responsible communications role;
- Excellent verbal and written communication;
- Knowledge and understanding of political issues at a local, provincial and federal level an asset; and
- Possess a valid Class 5 drivers license.

Additional Information:
- Job Status: Maternity Leave Position
- Classification: Out of Scope
- Benefits: The City of Weyburns benefit packages includes: Dental Coverage, Extended Health Care, Life Insurance, Accidental Death, Disease & Dismemberment and Long Term Disability
- Application Deadline: The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.