Communications Advisor

• Accreditation in the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) or Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS)

required for success:

• Considerable experience in taking complex ideas and simplifying for a broad audience
• Exceptional storytelling skills, including writing/editing content for use across a range of communications tools
• Extensive knowledge of new and existing communications principles, practices and techniques
• Considerable experience in leading and/or working with other professionals in fields such as creative design, audio/visual production and advertising coordination
• Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues at all levels of an organization, including senior leaders managing operational and policy/program areas, and contractors or consultants
• Superior issues identification, management and media relations skills
• Adeptly pivot as programs and initiatives/projects evolve as goals and objectives adjust
• Handle multiple projects with both short- and long-term deadlines
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Strong project management and event planning skills
• Experience and proficiency with contemporary computer technologies (e.g., Google platform, Microsoft Word, etc.)
• Alignment to the City’s Art of Inclusion: Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework
• Alignment to the City’s Cultural Commitments
• Alignment to the City’s Leadership Competencies

Conditions of Employment:

• Applicants may be tested

• Note : This position ​may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement ​with ​the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite as per the Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52
• The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement, and the incumbent will be notified in advance.
• This position requires the successful candidate to be available for work outside of regular work hours
• Hours of work may be subject to the terms and conditions of a variable hours of work program

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 permanent full-time position

Hours of Work : 33.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary : $48.841 - $61.547 (Hourly); $86,045.63 - $108,430.43 (Annually)