Communications Advisor - Talent Pool

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. Creative Problem Solving: • Engages different perspectives in seeking out root causes. • Using metrics to inform strategic counsel and advice. Drive for Results: • Clarifies objectives and taps into a variety of available resources within the organization; ensuring that roles and contributions are clear. • Sets performance standards and monitoring processes to ensure deviations from the plan are identified at an early stage. Build Collaborative Environments: • Engages others to think broadly about impacts of projects, brings differing perspectives together and encourages debate. Works with others to identify and remove barriers. Develop Networks: • Looks broadly inside and outside the APS to identify key stakeholders. Actively engages them early and ensures their voice is heard and their concerns are acknowledged.

• Hours of work: 36.25 hours/week, on-site in an office in Edmonton. • This posting is for multiple vacancies across various departments within the Communications and Public Engagement department. If you have departments of particular interest and/or if you are interested in the position supporting workforce communications, please indicate that in your cover letter. • Selected candidates will be asked to complete a written assignment. If a security screening is required; • Final candidates will be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC). 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. Links and information on what we have to offer: • 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.

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 online. Please see Job Application Resources for more information. In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience. It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information. It is also recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application. Cl osing Statement 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. If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Annie Ostopowich at Annie.Ostopowich@gov.ab.ca .