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SCOPE:
The Communications and Engagement Division is seeking a Communications & Strategic Promotions Specialist to support corporate communications, strategic promotion, and stakeholder relations. Reporting to the Manager of Strategic Communications, this role supports the implementation of communications plans that advance City priorities, strengthen public awareness, and enhance Surrey's reputation in support of the goals and initiatives of Economic Investment Services. The position develops communications materials and content, coordinates promotional activities, and works with internal and external stakeholders to deliver effective, audience-focused communications.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support the development and implementation of communications strategies, plans, creative briefs, and key messaging in support of Economic Investment Services goals and priorities

Assist in developing strategic, multi-channel content and storytelling that engages target audiences through web, social media, media releases, print collateral, and other communications mediums

Collaborate with the broader Communications and Engagement Division to implement strategic communications, marketing, and promotional initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate communications priorities, messaging, and brand standards

Utilize research, market intelligence, performance metrics, and cross-team insights to support data-driven decision-making and inform strategic communications and promotional initiatives

Support the creation of materials such as investment pitch decks, presentations, and key reports for stakeholders, investors, and City committees





Coordinate with external consultants to support the development of high-quality marketing collateral, ensuring alignment with City brand and sub-brands

Represent Economic Investment Services at trade shows, business events, conferences in Surrey and beyond

Assist with event planning, promotional logistics, and stakeholder engagement efforts

Provide guidance to junior staff on assigned work and coordinate the completion of work

Performs other job-related duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum completion of a Bachelors degree in Business, Communications, Economics, or a related degree from a recognized post-secondary education institution

Two years relevant experience with demonstrated success

Proficiency with content management systems (experience with Drupal considered an asset), and software such as Hootsuite, Google Analytics, and MS Office

Strong knowledge of social media channels, with familiarity in communication principles and best practices specific to each platform

Experience in developing and executing promotions and communication strategies within private sector start-ups (preferred)

Possesses strong creative, strategic, analytical, organizational and sales skills

Ability to design and execute promotional activities across all digital channels, in addition to event management

Demonstrated success in writing reports supported by research

Knowledge of public relations or corporate communications principles and techniques

Ability to articulate compelling, investor centric narratives that frame Surrey's growth trajectory within a broader economic and strategic context

Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and successfully meet all project deadlines

Ability to work independently and to collaborate with cross-functional team as a contributing member

Ability to demonstrate innovative and creative thinking

Ability to collaborate with external stakeholders

Ability to use organization, time-management and prioritizing skills

Ability to demonstrate a skilled work ethic

Ability to demonstrate strong customer orientation

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📌 Communications & Strategic Promotions Specialist (British Columbia)
🏢 City of Surrey
📍 British Columbia