Communication Officer
| Details | Position |
|---|---|
| Position: | Communication Officer |
| Competition number: | 2026-61 |
| Location: | Strategic Communication & Engagement |
| Employment Status: | Temporary Full-Time (Approximately 18 Months) |
| Reporting to: | Manager, Strategic Communication & Engagement |
| Union affiliation: | Non-Union |
| Wage range: | $40.01/hr - $50.01/hr ($72,818.20 - $91,018.20/Annually) |
| Hours of work | 35/Week |
| Vacancy Reason: | Upcoming Vacancy |
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Option of enrollment in OMERS defined benefit pension plan
- Employee and Family Assistance Plan available
- Health Care Spending Account effective immediately
- Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work
POSITION SUMMARY
Supports the efficient and effective delivery of communication and public engagement activities for Oxford County programs and services. This role requires excellent writing skills and experience developing content for websites and social media.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Post-secondary education in Communication, English, media studies or a related discipline
- Excellent writing ability, including strong editing skills and familiarity with Canadian Press style
- Experience using graphic design software and/or web content management systems
- Experience monitoring and developing content for social media
- Knowledge of relevant municipal communication trends, best practices and legislation
- Demonstrated ability to deal with multiple deadlines and changing priorities while maintaining accuracy through short delivery times
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team
- Ability to demonstrate the required competencies for this position in alignment with Oxford County’s Competency Framework
- Experience in a public sector or related setting is preferred
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
MORE INFORMATION:
- For detailed information regarding this position download the Job Profile.
Resumes will only be accepted electronically via e-mail at: hr@oxfordcounty.ca
Please submit 2-3 work samples as a PDF, JPG and/or hyperlink with your application, and include the competition # and position title in the subject line of your email. Please note, as part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to complete an on-site assignment after the interview.
POSTING DATE: Tuesday, April 21st, 2026
CLOSING DATE: Tuesday, May 12th, 2026, by 4pm
TO APPLY:
Oxford County is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the Corporation. Oxford County promotes representational and employment equity to represent and serve our communities well. Oxford County is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups.
Oxford County is committed to fostering an accessible and equitable recruitment process for all applicants. The County will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure the applicant’s full participation if requested.
In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, resumes are only accepted in response to advertised vacancies and will be used for the purposes of determining eligibility for employment only. We appreciate all resumes, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any document in an accessible format, contact us via email, in person, by telephone, or in writing using the contact information above.