Communications Advisor

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Job Number: 52471

Classification Title: Public Info Officer II
Posting Date: May 26, 2025
Closing Date: June 9, 2025 11:59pm (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 – Temporary Full-time
Union : CSU 52
Department: Research, Engagement and Communications
Work Location(s): 11th Floor Edmonton Tower, 10111 104 Avenue Edmonton T5J 0J4
 

Are you a strategic and creative communications professional passionate about making an impact? The City of Edmonton is seeking a highly motivated Communications Advisor to join the Chief Communications Officer’s team within the Office of the City Manager. In this role, you will play a vital part in shaping how the City communicates with its diverse internal and external audiences, supporting corporate priorities, leadership communications, and intergovernmental relations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to delivering compelling communications, we encourage you to apply!

As a Communications Advisor, you will be instrumental in developing and executing comprehensive communications plans and strategies. You will be responsible for crafting a wide array of communication materials, including social media content, speeches, newsletters, media activities, videos, and photos, to effectively convey information and enhance the City’s reach and impact.

What will you do?

• Develop and implement short- and long-range internal and external communications strategies to support client groups, aligning with corporate messaging and departmental business goals
• Lead or collaborate on the development of communications strategies and pitch creative communications concepts
• Deliver ongoing, effective communications support to projects, ensuring accurate and timely information sharing with the public and employees
• Create, edit, review, coordinate, and manage a variety of communications products, including integrated marketing communications plans, news releases, web content, social media content, and more
• Identify emerging projects and implement strategies to effectively position the City with both internal and external audiences
• Propose and plan communications activities to share information, promote public engagement, and enhance the City’s reputation
• Provide timely and responsive issues management
• Draft key messages and speaking notes for the City Manager and Chief of Staff
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external audiences, including cross-functional teams, media representatives, and City Council staff
• Support the culture and operations of the branch by being a collaborative team member and maintaining respectful relationships with colleagues

Qualifications:

• Degree in a communications, public relations, or related field, supplemented by a minimum of two years progressively responsible experience in a designated public relations, public affairs or public information position OR
• Diploma in a communications, public relations or related field, supplemented by a minimum of four years progressively responsible experience in a designated public relations, public affairs or public information position

Assets:

• Experience working in a large, diverse organization
• Knowledge of and/or experience working on employee experience and organizational culture initiatives
• Familiarity with City of Edmonton corporate brand guidelines and policies

Skills required for success:

• Experience working with advertising, printing and graphic design professionals
• Experience developing traditional media, social media, visuals and other web-based communications materials
• Experience supporting effective public engagement activities
• Demonstrated experience in successfully creating, developing, implementing and evaluating communication plans
• Demonstrated experience with traditional media relations
• Demonstrated proficiency in Google Suite, Google Applications and Gmail is required
• Demonstrated experience related to project management and communicating with stakeholder groups
• Strong skills in identifying and managing issues
• Proven client consulting and relationship-building skills
• Demonstrated superior written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

Conditions of Employment:

• Applicant may be tested

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits

Up to 1 temporary full-time position up to 11 months

Hours of Work: 33.75 hours per week. Monday – Friday.

Salary: $46.149 – $58.155 (Hourly); $81,303.00 – $102,454.57 (Annually)

Talent Acquisition Consultant: AG/VH

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