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Communications Advisor

Communications Advisor

Government of AlbertaEdmonton, Division No. 11, Canada
24 days ago
Salary
CA$71,967.00–CA$94,068.00 yearly
Job description

Job Information

Job Title : Communications Advisor

Job Requisition ID : 63160

Ministry : Communications and Public Engagement

Location : Edmonton

Full or Part-Time : Full Time

Hours of Work : 36.25 hours per week

Permanent / Temporary : Permanent

Scope : Open Competition

Closing Date : Open until positions are filled

Classification : Program Services 4 Market Adjustment

Salary : $2,757.39 to $3,604.17 bi-weekly ($71,967 - $94,068 / year)

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion, and innovation are valued and supported.

Communications and Public Engagement (CPE) is the Government of Alberta’s full-service communications, public relations, and marketing agency. CPE provides planning, execution, and measurement of all communications efforts. Its expert staff provide specialized services across the spectrum of communications and marketing from research, design, writing, and social media, to event coordination, issues management, digital communications, advertising, and public engagement.

For information about CPE, visit our website at https : / / www.alberta.ca / cpe .

CPE is seeking dynamic Communications Advisors (PS4) for various ministries within the Government of Alberta who have a range of public relations skills and strong strategic and critical thinking abilities. This role provides communications services and support to clients and collaborates closely with other communications colleagues.

Your responsibilities will include :

  • Supporting ministry clients by providing strategic communication advice and developing products that meet their public-facing communications needs.
  • Developing and implementing strategic communications plans.
  • Researching, writing, and editing a variety of communications products such as communications plans, speeches, key messages, media responses, and digital content.
  • Planning and executing media availabilities and media conferences, including traveling to announcements, and providing on-site support.
  • Leveraging social media and digital platforms effectively.
  • Using data and metrics as part of the communications planning process and evaluating results of initiatives.
  • Supporting cross-government communications initiatives.
  • Applying creativity and innovation to tackle projects and solve complex problems.

As a Communications Advisor, you’ll need to understand the goals and priorities of the Government of Alberta and how they align with ministry deliverables and stakeholder needs. Proven relationship-building skills are essential for developing networks and becoming a trusted advisor in areas such as issues management, communications planning, and media event planning.

This competition will also be used to fill future vacancies in other areas. If you’re ready to make a difference, we encourage you to apply!

Qualifications

Requirement :

  • Degree or diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Public Affairs, Journalism or a related field, plus a minimum of four years of directly related experience.
  • Candidates interested in this position will have the following :

  • Experience in speech writing, key message development, briefing summaries, writing for social media and the web, and news release development, communications plans, and other related communication materials.
  • Experience working both in teams and individually, within a communications service setting.
  • Client relations experience and experience in working in complex environments.
  • Asset : Experience in issues management and media relations.

    Equivalencies : (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.
  • Information Session

    For further information about the Communications Advisor positions, details about this competition, or general questions about working for the Government of Alberta, please join us for an Open House virtual information session. You will have access to our Talent Acquisition Professionals and Managers / Professionals with the Ministry of Communications and Public Engagement.

    Open House : Monday, January 20, 2025 – 10 : 30 am to 11 : 00 am MST

    Click here to join the meeting

    Meeting ID : 257 775 288 583

    Passcode : Lh2Ue9sk

    This posting is for multiple vacancies across various departments within the Communications and Public Engagement Ministry.

    How To Apply

    Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

    Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https : / / www.alberta.ca / job-application-resources#before for more information.

    This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level. We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

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