Communications Advisor, Projects Sales, marketing and communications : Government of Alberta · Edmonton

Job Information

Job Title:

Communications Advisor
Job

Requisition
Ministry:
Executive Council

Location:

Edmonton
Full or Part-Time:
Full-time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage:
Permanent
Scope:
Open Competition
Closing Date:
November 19, 2026
Classification:
Program Services 4
Salary: $3,148.20 to $4,126.82 bi-weekly ($82,168 - $107,710/year)
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 career opportunities.

Communications and Public Engagement (CPE) is the Government of Alberta’s full-service communications, public relations and marketing department.

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 internal and external communications functions in all departments of government, with a mandate of building public trust and connecting with Albertans in meaningful ways.

Communications and Public Engagement (CPE) is seeking a dynamic Communications Advisor with public relations skills, strong strategic and critical thinking abilities, and experience managing complex communications projects. Reporting to the Assistant Director, Project Management (AD, PM), the Communications Advisor, Strategic Projects has responsibility for leading and overseeing the coordination of large-scale, multi-ministerial, cross-functional communications projects across government.

Core responsibilities of the position will include:

• Providing strategic project coordination for the planning and delivery of multi‑ministerial, multi‑functional, CPE activities across government, including:
  • Working with clients to identify communications goals, target audiences, and strategies to inform project plans and creative briefs.
  • Providing communications and project management advice to ensure CPE products and services are effective and meet high standards for government communications.
  • Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in project management by advising the AD, PM on any new, emerging and innovative technologies for project management.
  • Developing and demonstrating an in-depth understanding of the services offered by CPE and the teams responsible for each service.

• Collaborating and providing comprehensive updates to managers and stakeholders by:
  • Proactively monitoring, assessing, and reporting on the daily progress of projects.
  • Informing on the progress of the project and any significant developments, changes or risks.
  • Delivering detailed, actionable updates to managers or other stakeholders.

• Supporting and optimizing project management tools and workflows for CPE activities by:
  • Providing strategic oversight of reporting and tracking assigned projects into the central CPE projects tracking system.
  • Contributing to the development of project management guidelines and processes for CPE and ensuring adherence.
  • Ensuring effective execution of projects is completed on time and within the approved budget.
  • Ensuring adherence to standards and processes for CPE initiatives and activities and ensuring all CPE staff are trained and familiar with the over‑arching project management structure and tools.

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

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