Internal Communications Advisor

The College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) is a non-profit regulatory organization. The CLHA exists to protect Alberta healthcare users. Our first responsibility is to the public. We regulate the professions of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Health Care Aides (HCAs), setting and maintaining standards to ensure the public receives safe, competent, and ethical healthcare services. Our focus on and commitment to public protection and regulatory excellence underscores everything we do.

This is a full-time permanent position. The position is eligible for hybrid work with a requirement to work in our Edmonton office on a regular basis. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies.

Reporting to the Director of Communications, the Internal Communications Advisor plays a key role in helping employees understand and connect with the CLHA’s mandate, strategic priorities, and organizational culture through clear, engaging communications. Working closely with the CEO, Executive Leadership Team, directors, and subject-matter experts, you will develop and execute internal communication strategies, change management communications, and employee engagement initiatives that keep employees informed, connected, and aligned with organizational goals.

As a trusted communications partner, you will provide strategic advice, develop communication plans, and deliver clear and effective communications that supports key business initiatives and organizational priorities. Your work will contribute to a positive and connected workplace where employees feel informed, engaged, and equipped to support the CLHA’s mandate.

• INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS - Develops, implements, and continuously enhances the organization’s internal communications strategy to support the Council’s Strategic Direction, organizational priorities, and key business initiatives. Creates and manages annual and project-specific communication plans that identify target audiences, objectives, key messages, communication channels, timelines, responsibilities, and measures of success. Works collaboratively with departments across the organization to coordinate communication priorities and ensure message alignment.
  
  Provides advice on the effective use of internal communication channels and identifies opportunities to improve how employees access, receive, and engage with organizational information. Monitors communication analytics and engagement metrics to evaluate effectiveness, report on outcomes, and recommend opportunities for continuous improvement.
• EMPLOYEE COMMUNICATIONS & ENGAGEMENT - Develops clear and engaging employee communications across a variety of written, visual, and digital formats. Coordinates communications for organizational events by developing key messages, presentations, content, and supporting materials. In partnership with Business Services, supports the promotion of employee engagement initiatives, corporate events, recognition programs, employee onboarding, and internal campaigns that strengthen organizational culture and employee connection.
• EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS - Serves as a trusted communications advisor to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team, providing strategic communications guidance and subject-matter expertise for internal communications initiatives. Researches, writes, and edits a variety of executive communications materials, including CEO messaging, staff announcements, speeches, and presentations. Provides strategic advice, writing, editing, and quality assurance to ensure executive communications are clear, consistent, and aligned with organizational priorities.
• CHANGE MANAGEMENT COMMUNICATIONS - Provides communications expertise and strategic guidance to…