* established and developed corporate communications function within the organization* developed and executed strategic communications, citizen consultation and public/stakeholder engagement and corporate-planning processes* researched, analyzed and developed material to produce reports and recommendations to Council, CAO and senior administration to form policy, set direction and evaluate organizational progress* coordinated all external / internal corporate communications… Show more * established and developed corporate communications function within the organization* developed and executed strategic communications, citizen consultation and public/stakeholder engagement and corporate-planning processes* researched, analyzed and developed material to produce reports and recommendations to Council, CAO and senior administration to form policy, set direction and evaluate organizational progress* coordinated all external / internal corporate communications, including strategic communications, media relations, web services, crisis communications, issues management, publications, video, multimedia and marketing* ensured quality / consistency of content (print, online and other)* consulted with internal clients to set priorities, identify and resolve problems* established, planned and enforced corporate communications policies, procedures, standards and Best Practices; established and managed internal approvals process* oversaw Social Media, writing and editorial services* advised, developed and delivered training on specific communications policies and procedures, media/public relations* responded to specific requests for training and advice* planned, managed and coordinated all media, internal publications, public and community relations activities, key messaging, advertising and Town presence at community or special events* developed and implemented annual communication strategies and plans for specific Town projects and events* coordinated, updated and managed visual branding and Corporate Identity* coordinated signage* planned all Town advertising* analyzed, prepared and monitored the unit’s annual budget* in accordance with Emergency Management Plan, assumed role of Public Information Officer; developed and implemented crisis communications plan(s)* member of Senior Leadership Team, reporting directly to the CAO* attended and reported on all Council meetings Show less