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. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx

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.

The agency staffs the external communications functions in all departments of government and its operations branch, with a mandate of enhancing communications between the people and the Government of Alberta.

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

Role Responsibilities

Looking to work in an exciting and fast-paced communications environment and gain experience in all facets of the communications industry? Looking for an opportunity to work as a communications professional?

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.

A strong drive for results will empower you to deliver high-quality, strategic plans and products that engage target audiences.

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!

Please click on this link to view the job description for 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.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:

https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf

Below is a list of the APS Competencies to assist you:

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.

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.

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

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

Candidates whose qualifications most closely match the job requirements will be required to complete a written assessment. If you are identified as a potential candidate for the position following the written assessment, you will be asked to further demonstrate your qualifications in an interview.

Hours of work: 36.25 hours/week. 

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Please also indicate whether your work experience was part-time or full-time.

For example:

January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Executive Director of Job Title (Full time)

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/about-the-alberta-public-service
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
• Leadership and mentorship programs

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. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.

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)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing 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. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Annie Oa at [email protected].