Communications Advisor

Job Information

Job Title: Communications Advisor – Police Review Commission

Job Requisition ID: 86241

Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency Services

Location: Edmonton or Calgary

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: July 30, 2026

Classification: Program Services 4

Salary: $3,148.20 to $4,126.82 biweekly ($82,168 to $107,710 annually)

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities. For more information, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/about-the-alberta-public-service.

Public Safety and Emergency Services – responsible for keeping communities safe and secure, upholding a fair and accessible justice system, and ensuring Alberta is prepared for and resilient to the impacts of disasters by working with our partners in law enforcement, justice, health, and social services.

For more information about the Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services, please visit our website at: https://www.alberta.ca/public-safety-and-emergency-services.

The Police Review Commission (PRC) is an independent, civilian-led agency responsible for overseeing the police complaints process for all police services in Alberta, including the investigation of potential criminal offences and non-criminal complaints involving police officer conduct. With approximately 150 staff, the PRC is at the forefront of leading and supporting police services through a significant transformation in oversight processes, accountability, and public confidence.

For more information about the PRC please visit: Police Review Commission – Home

Role Responsibilities

Are you a strategic communicator with a passion for public service and community engagement? The Public Response Commission (PRC) is seeking a Communications Advisor to help advance its mandate through impactful communications, media relations, and stakeholder engagement.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Community Connections, the Communications Advisor plays a vital role in shaping and delivering clear, consistent, and proactive messaging that supports the PRC’s priorities. This position contributes to both internal and external communications, coordinates media responses, and ensures alignment across all public-facing materials.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Communications & Media Relations

• Develop and deliver communications strategies aligned with PRC priorities.


• Prepare media materials including press releases, statements, speeches, and social media content.


• Coordinate news conferences, media availabilities, and high-profile case communications.


• Monitor media inquiries and support timely, coordinated responses.


• Support communications for the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT)

Project Coordination & Team Support

• Lead planning and logistics for public announcements, consultations, and events.


• Coordinate timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder input for communications projects.


• Mentor junior staff and contribute to team planning and resource discussions.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Support engagement with diverse communities, organizations, and cultural groups.


• Assist with organizing formal and informal engagement events and logistics.


• Collaborate with the PRC’s Community and Indigenous Liaisons to foster meaningful partnerships.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in all communications practices.


• Contribute to knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement of communications tools and strategies.


• Represent the PRC in meetings and act on behalf of the manager when required.

The Job Description is provided for Further details on this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in -depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

• Systems Thinking: Considers the political and social environment as it relates to policing and law enforcement, and the diverse communities we serve, and uses that knowledge to inform communication plans.


• Develops Networks: Creates strong networks within the PRC, the diverse communities and organizations we serve, police and other partners. Leverages these relationships enhance communications.


• Agility: Demonstrates adaptability in a fast-paced, high-profile environment by responding quickly to emerging issues, shifting priorities, and evolving stakeholder needs, while maintaining clarity, consistency, and alignment with the PRC's mandate.


• Build Collaborative Environments: Promotes inclusive and collaborative communication practices that empower staff, leaders, and external partners, including Indigenous communities and organizations representing diverse stakeholders, to contribute meaningfully to dialogue and shared solutions.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

University education in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Political Science PLUS a minimum of 4 years of experience developing and executing media relations strategies

Equivalency:

• Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:
  
  
  
  • 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
  
  
  • 1 year of experience for 1 year of education
  
  
  
  

Required:

• Working knowledge of web-based communications tools, platforms, and best practices.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and communications-related software (InDesign, Photoshop, etc.).


• Strong understanding of Privacy of Protection Act (POPA), Access to Information Act (AITA) and other relevant legislation.


• Strong knowledge of Canadian Press style and capitalization rules.

Assets:

• Demonstrated experience collaborating with government entities, public-sector organizations, or community-oriented institutions.


• Experience providing communications advice in a law enforcement environment.


• Knowledge of Indigenous engagement practices and cultural awareness

In your cover letter, describe how your education, experience, and skills make you a strong candidate for this position, highlighting your experience in strategic communications, media relations, stakeholder engagement, communications project coordination, and developing content for diverse audiences. Please also include any experience working within government, public sector, law enforcement, or community-focused environments.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

• Location: JJ Bowlen, Calgary or 108 Street Building, Edmonton


• Hours of work: 7.25 hours per day/ 36.25 hours per week


• Monday to Friday 8:15am to 4:30pm (in-person)


• Some travel may be required (<= 25%)

Other Application Information:

• A cover letter is required and will be used to evaluate your writing skills. Cover Lletter should be no longer than one page. Final candidates may be required to undergo a written test demonstrating writing skills and abilities pre or post interview.


• Please indicate employment duration for all roles listed on your resume e.g. Jan 2022 to Dec 2023


• This position may require final candidates to undergo a security clearance.


• Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

This position would be in the 108 Street Building, with our Corporate Services branch. (The Case Management, Resolutions and Investigations branch is at the Labour Building.)

• Working for the Alberta Public Service


• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)


• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information


• Professional learning and development


• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool


• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Marie Mar Bolaron at Mariemar.Bolaron@gov.ab.ca.

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