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Communications AdvisorJob Number: 47310

Do you see the big picture? Are you a breaker of silos and an integrator of strategies? Do you want to help craft and share the story of our city?

If so, we want you on the City of Edmonton Integrated Communications Team. The Office of the City Manager is seeking an experienced Communications Advisor to join our team.

Integrated Communications is responsible for reinforcing Edmonton’s image as one of Canada’s greatest cities through creating and delivering communications, marketing, external relations, research and community engagement that focus on Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and City Council priorities. The section brings an integrated perspective to corporate strategic planning, issues and message management, and operational activities. It functions at a level that ensures corporate alignment, coherent messaging, and coordination of the corporation and City’s public image.

As a Communications Advisor you will be an important part of a central corporate communications team. You will contribute to The City Plan communications strategy, lead and support communications strategies and tactics related to City priorities, and build relationships with teams across the organization.

The responsibilities of this position range from the development of comprehensive integrated communications plans to project management to relationship building. You are required to work closely with colleagues in an integrated fashion on projects across City departments and portfolios. You will provide strategic communications advice and support to help resolve your clients’ communications challenges and needs, and will exemplify the City of Edmonton’s cultural commitments.

Duties include:

• Lead, develop and implement integrated marketing and communications plans and projects for external and internal audiences
• Identify emerging issues and provide timely advice, responsive issues management and effective communication strategies
• Advise on media relations and potential issues, including reviewing Council reports, planning and managing media events, developing strategies and consistent messaging, coaching spokespeople and serving as a spokesperson
• Work with clients, designers and suppliers to help create effective communication and advertising products
• Lead and support marketing and education initiatives
• Provide communications support to public engagement initiatives, involving residents in the development of projects and initiatives
• Write news releases, public service announcements, media advisories, brochures, newsletters and other communication products
• Edit, develop and update web and 311 content for programs, projects and initiatives
• Use social media outlets (e.g. Facebook, Twitter) to advance business goals and enhance internal and external communication efforts
• Perform other related duties as required

• Degree 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.
• Experience in advertising, print, graphic design, traditional media, social media and web-based communications experience.
• Experience supporting effective public engagement activities.
• Proven experience with ability to successfully create, develop, implement and evaluate areas of strategic communication plans.
• Demonstrated experience with traditional media relations, coaching spokespeople and acting as a spokesperson.
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Google Applications and Gmail is required.
• Experience related to project management and communicating with stakeholder groups.
• Relationship-building skills with ability to identify and manage issues through a client consulting approach.
• Superior written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City’s Cultural Commitments, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture.
• Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviors and attributes of the City’s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City’s leadership competencies, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture.
• Applicants may be tested

The City of Edmonton is committed to inclusive, respectful and equitable workplaces that represent the communities we serve. We continuously improve our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourage you to apply. To learn more, see the Art of Inclusion: Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework here: https://bit.ly/3hd2d95.

The City of Edmonton strives to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the application and selection process. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact Employment@edmonton.ca.

Up to 1 permanent full-time position

Hours of Work: 33.75 hours per week, Monday-Friday
The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance.
Salary: $43.384 - $54.671 (Hourly); $76,431.760 - $96,316.630 (Annually)
Talent Acquisition Consultant: RD/JF

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