Temporary Full-Time Communication Officer, Oxford County

Written By IABC London

Oxford County is seeking a skilled and creative Communication Officer to join their Strategic Communication & Engagement team for an approximately 18‑month temporary full‑time contract. This role is ideal for a strong writer and digital communicator who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys creating content that informs, engages, and connects our community.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager of Strategic Communication & Engagement, the Communication Officer supports the effective delivery of communication and public engagement activities across Oxford County programs and services. This position plays a key role in developing digital content, supporting social media, coordinating advertising, and contributing to a wide range of corporate communication initiatives.

This is a 35‑hour‑per‑week, non‑union position with a wage range of $40.01–$50.01 per hour ($72,818.20–$91,018.20 annually).

What the Position Offers:

  • Optional enrollment in the OMERS defined benefit pension plan

  • Access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program

  • Health Care Spending Account, effective immediately

  • Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work options

Job Duties:

▪ Supports the County’s social media activities through issues monitoring, posting, driving engagement, understanding tool/platform knowledge and trends, and advertising

▪ Coordinates media buying across all advertising platforms, including ad contract negotiation and managing ad buys through the County’s purchasing system, spanning print, broadcast, digital and outdoor mediums

▪ Posts content to the Oxford County and affiliated websites

▪ Coordinates print production for corporate publications, brochures, bill inserts, posters and other marketing materials

▪ Develops materials and/or works with external supports and staff resources in the creation of web copy, social media content, news releases, advertisements (including digital/web), articles, internal communications, marketing materials, videos and presentations

▪ Supports or specializes in multimedia communication outputs, e.g., short-form video production, graphic design and layout

▪ Makes recommendations for application of communication tactics, e.g., timing, channels, etc.

▪ Prepares campaign or project summaries that report on communication metrics such as social media statistics, media coverage and digital ad reach

▪ Ensures adherence to corporate identity/brand standards across various applications, such as publications, promotional merchandise, etc.

▪ Participates on various project and special event teams as required

▪ Receives and attempts to resolve service-related complaints, concerns and questions on social media in a timely and responsive manner. Refers and escalates as necessary

▪ Supports the organization’s programs and services by promoting Oxford County’s Strategic Plan, sustainability and well-being plans, best practices, internal policies, and applicable legislation in order to meet service excellence standards and uphold Oxford’s vision, mission and values

▪ Supports key stakeholder communication with area municipalities, agencies and partners, and committees as necessary and appropriate, including managing vendor relationships

▪ Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum 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

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 21, 2026

CLOSING DATE: Tuesday, May 12, 2026, by 4:00 pm

IABC London

IABC/London is a community and resource committed to investing in our members’ future, supporting career growth and elevating our profession. Our priorities serve the breadth of our membership and the needs of our profession.

Founded in October 1979, IABC/London encompasses a network of members who work or study communications, marketing, and creative services. IABC/London members represent a diverse range of professional experience, educational background and fields of expertise.

The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) inspires and demands the highest professional standard of quality, innovation and integrity in organizational communication. Providing professional communicators with the tools they need to manage communication today in an effective and integrated manner by sharing and applying the world’s most effective communications practices.

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