Communications Advisor
3 months ago
**Job Information**
Job Requisition ID: 63160
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: October 8, 2024
Classification: Program Services 4 Market Adjustment
**Salary**: $2,757.39 to $3,604.17 bi-weekly ($71,967 - $94,068/year)
Communications and Public Engagement (CPE) is the Government of Alberta’s full-service communications, public relations and marketing agency.
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 external communications functions in all departments of government and its operations branch, with a mandate of enhancing communications between the people and the Government of Alberta.
For information about CPE, visit our website at
**Role Responsibilities**:
Looking for a change?
The CPE is seeking Communications Advisors (PS4) for various ministries within the Government of Alberta. This role provides consulting services and support to clients, collaborating closely with other communications advisors. Responsibilities include planning and attending ministerial announcements, creating engaging communications materials, and leveraging social media and digital platforms effectively.
**Your Responsibilities Will Include**:
- Collaborating with clients to develop and implement strategic communications plans and key messages.
- Researching, writing, and editing a variety of communications tools.
- Planning, preparing, and executing communications events and media availabilities.
- Supporting cross-government communications initiatives.
- Assisting senior branch members as needed.
As a Communications Advisor, you’ll need to understand the goals and priorities of the Government of Alberta and how they align with ministry deliverables and stakeholder needs. Proven relationship-building skills are essential for developing networks and becoming a trusted advisor in areas such as issues management, communications planning, and media event planning.
A strong drive for results will empower you to deliver high-quality, strategic plans and products that engage target audiences.
This competition will also be used to fill future vacancies in other areas. If you’re ready to make a difference, we encourage you to apply
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**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.
This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
Below is a list of the APS Competencies to assist you:
- Agility
- Drive for Results
- Develop Self and Others
- Build Collaborative Environments
- Develop Networks
- Systems Thinking
- Creative Problem Solving
**Qualifications**:
Degree or diploma in communications, public relations, journalism, English or a related field, plus a minimum of four years of directly related communications or correspondence experience.
- Experience developing strategic communication plans.
- Experience with issues management.
- Experience with media event planning.
**Equivalencies to be considered as below**:
Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:
- 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
- 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
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**Notes**:
As part of the selection process, qualified applicants will be required to participate in a timed writing test.
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies.
Please ensure your resume highlights how your previous work experience is related to the qualifications and requirements for this position. Please clearly state the employment dates on your resume with the month and the year.
Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees:
- Working for the Alberta Public Service
- Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
- Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP)
- Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
- Professional learning and development
- Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
- Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement Leadership and mentorship programs**How To Apply**
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the
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