Communications Advisor - Talent Pool

Job Details

Job Title:

Communications Advisor - Talent Pool

Job

Requisition

Ministry:
Executive Council

Location:

Edmonton

Job Type: Full Time

Hours:

36.25 hours per week

Classification:
Program Services 2

Closing Date:
July 7, 2026

Salary: $66,884 - $87,736 per year

Role Responsibilities

Develop and deliver communications content for internal and external audiences, including news releases, speeches, web content, and briefing materials.

Research and analyze information to ensure messaging accurately reflects ministry priorities, programs, and policies.

Draft and support communications plans and strategies, including audience research, key messaging, and project coordination.

Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders, acting as a liaison to gather information and support communications initiatives.

Coordinate media materials and support media relations, including preparing bulletins and responding to routine inquiries.

Edit and quality-check communications products to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with standards.

Competencies

Develop Self and Others – takes initiative to build knowledge of communications tools and government processes and shares templates or learnings with peers.

Develop Networks – builds working relationships with communications team members and program area contacts to gather information for communications materials and support project delivery.

Agility – responds to shifting priorities by adjusting drafting assignments or project timelines under direction of senior staff.

Build Collaborative Environments – shares information openly, asks questions to clarify expectations, and supports team efforts to meet deadlines and deliverables.

Qualifications
Requirement:  Degree or diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Public Affairs, Journalism or a related field.

Assets:

Experience in communications planning and product development (e.g., speeches, key messages, briefings, social media and web content, news releases and media responses).

Experience working both in teams and individually within a communications service setting.

Client relations experience and experience working in complex environments.

Equivalencies:

1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or

1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

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