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Communications Manager

Job in Drayton Valley, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Listing for: Isarta
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-21
Job specializations:
  • Marketing / Advertising / PR
    PR / Communications, Marketing Communications
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 105000 CAD Yearly CAD 80000.00 105000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Drayton Valley

Create Connections That Strengthen Community.

The Town of Drayton Valley is seeking a strategic, innovative Communications Manager to lead our corporate communications, media relations, public engagement, and marketing initiatives. This role serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and departments across the organization.

If you're a skilled communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys tackling complex issues, and wants to make a meaningful impact in a community-focused organization, we'd love to hear from you.

As Communications Manager, you will:

  • Develop and lead corporate communications, marketing, and engagement strategies
  • Provide strategic communications advice to senior leadership, and all Town departments
  • Manage media relations
  • Create compelling content across digital, print, social media, and web platforms
  • Lead communications planning for major projects, initiatives, and community engagement activities
  • Monitor emerging issues and provide proactive issues management support
  • Support emergency and crisis communications efforts, including serving as a Public Information Officer during emergencies
  • Championing organizational priorities and creating awareness on various programs, initiatives and projects

We're looking for a communications professional who combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

  • A post-secondary degree or diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field
  • Five (5) or more years of progressive communications experience, including leadership or management responsibilities
  • Exceptional writing, editing, media relations, and public speaking skills
  • Experience developing communications plans, campaigns, and stakeholder engagement initiatives
  • Strong project management and organizational abilities
  • The confidence to navigate sensitive issues with professionalism, discretion, and political awareness
  • Experience using social media platforms, content management systems, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite
  • A collaborative approach and the ability to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders
Assets
  • Municipal or public-sector experience
  • Knowledge of the Municipal Government Act (MGA)
  • Public engagement experience
  • ICS 300 certification
  • Emergency management or crisis communications experience

Full details can be found here:

  • Communications-Manager-TODV-Position-
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