job opportunity

Would you like to be part of a dynamic, fast paced, award winning local government organization?  A team that prides itself on providing cost effective local government services for local residents?  Do you have the right attitude, qualifications, and superior people skills for the job? If so, the City of Langford invites you to apply for a temporary, full-time opportunity to be our Arts, Culture & Economic Development Coordinator!

As our Arts, Culture & Economic Development Coordinator, you will maintain the City’s business license program and commercial lease space databases and support the City’s economic development initiatives through building and maintaining relationships with local businesses, coordinating workshops, conducting research and monitoring trends. You will support City arts and culture programs by coordinating business and artist activities at The Langford Station cultural district, identify grant opportunities and assist with grant application processes and coordination.

Qualifications for this position include:

• Post-secondary certificate or diploma in business administration and three (3) years’ experience in communications, public relations, and/or economic/tourism marketing, ideally in a public sector environment (or an equivalent combination)
• Strong writing and proofreading skills and knowledge of business English
• Graphic design (InDesign, publisher, illustrator, word press, photo shop) and experience with social media is an asset

As our ideal candidate you communicate tactfully and effectively both orally and in writing, provide excellent customer service in a pleasant, positive, professional manner, and have a sense of humour, a flexible, creative mindset with the ability to take your work seriously but not yourself!

For full details on responsibilities and qualifications, please refer to the attached position description. The salary range offered for this temporary, full-time position is $38.89 to $43.21 per hour plus an excellent benefits package including one of Canada’s top pension plans, and a 35-hour modified work week schedule with flex days.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by email to careers@langford.ca (identify the position you are applying for in the subject line of your e-mail). Applications will be accepted until noon on November 27, 2023.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Description