Communications Officer

2 months ago

Edmonton, Canada City of Edmonton Full time

**Job Number**:50771**

This posting is for One (1) Temporary, Full-Time position that may continue until April 18, 2025

This is the kind of role where you’ll bring new and innovative ideas forward to educate the public, while having a direct impact on the way Edmontonians view the EPS and its critical role within the community. You are an excellent writer and communicator who stays on top of current events and can strategically anticipate and plan for how they could impact the organization. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your critical thinking and issues management skills. There will be days you feel stretched, and many more days that you’ll feel pride as you see the impact of your contributions.
Reporting to the Supervisor of Media Relations Unit, the Communications Officer will be a motivated and experienced professional who would primarily work within the Media Relations Unit but will also work with the Public Affairs Unit. The major responsibilities of this position include:

- Planning, managing, and implementing public relations strategies, including but not limited to special events and community liaison initiatives.
- Researching, planning, managing, writing, editing, and/or contributing to communication products, such as news releases, briefing documents for senior leadership, Q&A documents, fact sheets, brochures, annual reports, etc. for internal and external audiences.
- Facilitating media relations as required for assigned portfolios and projects. Planning, organizing, and executing media availabilities, including preparing key messages, backgrounders, etc. and briefing all participants. Represent the EPS as an organizational spokesperson when required.
- Coordinating the development of advertising campaigns for communication strategies including managing the development of ads and placement of media buys, assessing the needs of internal clients, and developing advertising material to satisfy communication goals.
- Working with other areas within the Corporate Communications Branch (the Digital Media Unit and the Partnership and Stakeholder Development Division) to ensure an integrated approach to communications that aligns with EPS’ strategic goals.
- Assisting with EPS' web presence, including coordinating, and developing content on the EPS internet and intranet sites.
- Planning issues management and crisis communications strategies.
- Work with external partners such as the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) and the Edmonton Police Commission (EPC)
- Participate in after hours on-call rotation and call-out as required for crisis communications.

**Qualifications**:

- University graduation in a communications, public relations or related field supplemented by a minimum of two (2) years progressively responsible experience in a designated public relations, public affairs or public information position OR Diploma in a communications, public relations or related field, supplemented by a minimum of four (4) years progressively responsible experience in a designated public relations, public affairs or public information position.
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing integrated communication/public relations strategies and special events.
- Experience in media relations, including coordinating news conferences, writing, and preparing news releases/success stories, providing and/or coordinating interviews for all forms of media and collaborating with partnering agencies.
- Demonstrated experience in developing marketing strategies, including coordinating media buys, performing market research, and analytics. Excellent existing relationship with related external vendors and agencies.
- Strong understanding of current and historic events, including policing issues, in order to identify emerging trends that may impact the EPS.
- Advanced writing skills and superior knowledge of communication best practices. Practical experience in a police environment is an asset.
- Excellent prioritization, time management and organizational skills. Able to work with mínimal supervision.

**Hours of Work**:
**Salary Range**:
21M, Salary Grade: 044, $46.14 - $ 58.15 (Hourly), $3,115.10 - $3,925.50 (Bi-Weekly), $81,303.00 - $102,454.57 (Annually). The rates quoted are in accordance with a collective agreement between the Union and the City of Edmonton that expired on December 22, 2018.

**General**:

- The weekly hours of work for this position is currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the COE/Civic Service Union 52 Collective Agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance.
- As part of your pre-hire screening, you will be required to complete an Enhanced Security Clearance. Should you accept employment with the Edmonton Police Service you acknowledge and agree to participate in future Enhanced Security Re-Clearances at scheduled intervals or in any other circumstances, exigent or otherwise, as requi

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