Assistant Director, Planning

3 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada Government of Alberta Full time

**Job Information**

Job Requisition ID: 64542
Ministry: Communications and Public Engagement
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: December 3, 2024
Classification: Manager Zone 2

**Salary**: $3,241.74 - $4,362.44 bi-weekly ($84,609.41 - $113,859.68/year)

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

CPE’s expert staff provide specialized services across the spectrum of communications including writing, social media, media relations, event coordination, issues management, crisis communications, digital communications, advertising, marketing, graphic design, public engagement and translation services.

The department staffs communications branches in all government ministries of government, along with a central operations department. For information about CPE, visit our website at

**Role Responsibilities**:
If you have significant communications planning expertise and have a keen eye for the big picture, the Assistant Director, Planning role at CPE may be for you.

In this role, you will oversee a team of communications advisors specializing in communications planning, evaluation and reporting. Your responsibilities include:

- Managing the development, implementation and evaluation of a GOA corporate communications plan and plans for cross-ministry communications initiatives.
- Managing a team of communications advisors and the creation and support of external communications materials.
- Using your industry-leading communications measurement knowledge to development a consistent corporate communications measurement system.
- Issues identification and communications opportunities.
- Overseeing the development and operation of a system to better meet communications resourcing required for priority government initiatives and advise on training to better meet organizational needs.

Please

**APS Competencies**:
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 -** Anticipates outcomes and potential impacts across inter
- related areas and factors this into planning. Seeks to understand a range of stakeholder perspectives and how they interrelate.
- **Creative Problem Solving** - Continuously engages others to scope and solve issues and find the best solutions. Encourages debate and idea generation from across the organization. Assesses and addresses risks while providing guidance to move new ideas forward.
- **Agility**:

- Anticipates obstacles to change and thinks ahead about next steps. Stays focused on goals despite pressure and stress. Proposes a clear rationale for change, offers alternative solution(s) and identifies the benefits.
- **Drive for Results**:

- Clarifies objectives and taps into a variety of available resources within the organization; ensuring that roles and contributions are clear.
- **Develop Self and Others** - Communicates regularly with stakeholders, setting up opportunities for mutual sharing of information. Maintains relationships even when no specific project/initiative is underway.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
**Qualifications**:
University graduation in communications, public relations, English or a related field and at least 4 years related experience.

**Equivalencies **(to be considered on the basis of):

- 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
- 1 year of experience for 1 year of education

**Assets**:

- Strong strategic communications planning and proactive/reactive issues management skills.
- Considerable knowledge of writing styles, including plain language principles and Canadian Press Style Guides.
- Strong knowledge of different communication tools and products such as media relations, social media, print and graphic design.
- Experience in leadership, management/supervisory for cross-functional teams and strong team building skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with executives and other senior stakeholders.
- Strong client consultation, planning and project management skills, including project and budget administration for procurement of services and solutions.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

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