Communications Advisor

Job Information

Job Title:

Communications Advisor – Police Review Commission

Job Requisition

Ministry:
Public Safety and Emergency Services

Location:

Edmonton or Calgary

Full or Part-Time:
Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary/Wage:
Permanent

Scope:
Open Competition

Closing Date:
July 30, 2026

Classification:
Program Services 4

Salary: $3,148.20 to $4,126.82 biweekly ($82,168 to $107,710 annually)

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities. For more information, please visit:

Public Safety and Emergency Services – responsible for keeping communities safe and secure, upholding a fair and accessible justice system, and ensuring Alberta is prepared for and resilient to the impacts of disasters by working with our partners in law enforcement, justice, health, and social services.

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The Police Review Commission (PRC) is an independent, civilian-led agency responsible for overseeing the police complaints process for all police services in Alberta, including the investigation of potential criminal offences and non-criminal complaints involving police officer conduct. With approximately 150 staff, the PRC is at the forefront of leading and supporting police services through a significant transformation in oversight processes, accountability, and public confidence.

For more information about the PRC please visit:
Police Review Commission – Home

Are you a strategic communicator with a passion for public service and community engagement? The Public Response Commission (PRC) is seeking a Communications Advisor to help advance its mandate through impactful communications, media relations, and stakeholder engagement.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Community Connections, the Communications Advisor plays a vital role in shaping and delivering clear, consistent, and proactive messaging that supports the PRC’s priorities. This position contributes to both internal and external communications, coordinates media responses, and ensures alignment across all public-facing materials.

• Develop and deliver communications strategies aligned with PRC priorities.
• Prepare media materials including press releases, statements, speeches, and social media content.
• Coordinate news conferences, media availabilities, and high-profile case communications.
• Monitor media inquiries and support timely, coordinated responses.
• Support communications for the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT)

• Lead planning and logistics for public announcements, consultations, and events.
• Coordinate timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder input for communications projects.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to team planning and resource discussions.

• Support engagement with diverse communities, organizations, and cultural groups.
• Assist with organizing formal and informal engagement events and logistics.
• Collaborate with the PRC’s Community and Indigenous Liaisons to foster meaningful partnerships.

• Promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in all communications practices.
• Contribute to knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement of communications tools and strategies.
• Represent the PRC in meetings and act on behalf of the manager when required.

The Job Description is provided for Further details on this position.

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.

• Systems Thinking: Considers the political and social environment as it relates to policing and law enforcement, and the diverse communities we serve, and uses that knowledge to inform communication plans.
• Develops Networks: C…