Recreation and Culture Services Marketing and Communications Coordinator (full-time)

OPEN DATE:         October 29, 2025

CLOSING DATE:   4 pm Monday, November 10, 2025

DEPARTMENT:     Parks, Recreation & Culture

DIVISION:           Recreation

SECTION:             Recreation Programs

REPORTS TO:       Manager of Recreation and Culture Services

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JOB SUMMARY:

Develops, coordinates, and oversees delivery of community events and the marketing and communications needs for the Parks, Recreation and Culture department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assesses and evaluates the recreation needs and interests of the community; develops and implements community events to meet the needs of participants of all ages as well as special interest groups
• Assesses the marketing and communications needs of the department; develops and implements marketing and communications plans
• Plans, coordinates, promotes, administers and oversees the delivery of community events, including facility and equipment use
• Creates, designs, formats, writes, edits and produces print and digital materials, signage and communications
• Maintains and updates department websites and social media accounts
• Liaises with and provides technical and planning assistance to a variety of community organizations
• Inventories and evaluates need for new equipment and program supplies and assists with acquisitions
• Prepares and monitors department’s marketing and events operating budgets
• Prepares proposals and assists the department in obtaining Federal, Provincial and or private funding for projects designed to meet the recreational needs of the community
• Schedules, supervises and evaluates the performance of event staff and volunteers; ensures required training is provided and coordinates volunteer recruitment
• Administers contracts for special event organizers, vendors and contractors;
• Attends division safety talks and conducts crew safety meetings; ensures employees follow safe work procedures and have required safety training and equipment; conducts safety inspections of worksites and equipment and ensures corrective measures are taken
• Operates City vehicles (Class 4 or less)
• Maintains professional and technical requirements for the position
• Ability to approach work and relationships in a culturally sensitive and inclusive manner
• Performs related duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School (Grade 12)
• A degree in Recreation Management or Marketing, or related field
• Valid B.C. Class 4 Driver’s License
• W.H.M.I.S. Certificate
• Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate
• A.E.D Training     
• Up to date knowledge of the City’s computerized systems, administrative systems and office technology as required

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• 3 years of community recreation and events management experience, including marketing
• Or an equivalent combination of experience and education

PAY RATE:

This is a union position with the current pay rate of $40.95 per hour as outlined in the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 798 Collective Agreement.

HOURS OF WORK:

6:00 am to Midnight, Monday through Sunday, 7 hour day – 35 hour week. 

(This position requires some availability outside regular working hours to support events and programs.)

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested in this position:

1. Complete the questions contained in the application below. NOTE:  CUPE members must use their correct seniority date. After completing the questions, click Next.
2. Attach a cover letter and a resume as separate PDF or Word documents. This is a mandatory requirement of the application process. 
3. Attach copies of degrees, diplomas, and certifications if applicable in one single PDF or Word document.
4. IMPORTANT: Each applicant must use an email address unique to them.

 We thank all applicants for their interest, however, we may choose to only acknowledge those applicants selected for interview.

The City of Powell River is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants may be required to participate in formal testing and interviews and to provide documentation to demonstrate and support their qualifications.