Communications Coordinator Full-time Job

Are you a passionate communications professional looking to apply your creative energy and talents to meaningful work that serves your community? 

Do you have great ideas on how to communicate with Edmontonians about a range of initiatives and projects that support city building and provide opportunities for all to thrive? 

Join the City of Edmonton’s Integrated Infrastructure Services team and help contribute to making Edmonton a great city! 

The Integrated Infrastructure Services Department designs and delivers infrastructure for Edmonton on behalf of City Council and residents. The Communications Coordinator will work closely with other team members to provide integrated communications services for the department. 

Your success will be measured by your ability to achieve results in a respectful, inclusive and service-minded way. With a focus on the City of Edmonton’s Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will:

• Assist in the development and implementation of integrated communications plans involving a range of activities and projects
• Draft and proof copy for news releases, public service announcements, backgrounder documents, collateral materials, newsletters, advertising copy, key messages, speaking notes, and other communications materials
• Generate story ideas, social media posts and media activities to advance the City’s strategic goals
• Develop engaging content for the City of Edmonton’s websites and digital channels
• Provide communications support for internal and external events
• Coordinate and facilitate messaging for media, and internal and external communications
• Liaise with internal colleagues, external suppliers and stakeholders
• Coordinate revision, approvals, production and distribution of communication materials (e.g., print, posters, leaflets, brochures, guides, newsletters, videos and advertisements) and liaise with suppliers and others to ensure products meet objectives and specifications, on time and within budget
• Achieve results with a commitment to a respectful and inclusive style
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications

• Completion of a two-year post-secondary diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English, or a related discipline
• Minimum of two years of experience in a designated communications, public relations, public affairs, public information or related position, ideally within a large complex organization
• Knowledge of public relations, corporate communications principles, and corporate marketing principles and techniques
• Demonstrated ability to gather technical information from clients and translate it into accessible communications materials
• A proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver quality communication products and advice on time
• General knowledge of advertising, media, social media, video and design coordination, and print production
• Proven track record of building effective working relationships with marketing communications staff, clients and internal groups at all levels of an organization; demonstrated respectful and inclusive working style
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated experience creating formal business materials
• Experience and proficiency with contemporary computer technologies (e.g. Google platform, Adobe Suite, etc.)
• Ability to work after hours or on-call as needed
• Willingness to listen, learn and lead with empathy and develop your Leadership Competencies
• Demonstrate service excellence, embracing diversity and promoting inclusiveness
• 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 [email protected].

Up to 1 Permanent full-time position available

Hours of Work: 40.00 hours per week, Monday-Friday  

The weekly hours of work for these positions 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: $32.493 - $40.848 (Hourly); $67,845.380 - $85,290.620 (Annually)

Talent Acquisition Consultant: KA/JF

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Classification Title: Public Info Officer I - 8hrs
Posting Date: Apr 30, 2024
Closing Date: May 14, 2024 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-time
Union: CSU 52
Department: Integrated Infrastructure Services
Work Location(s): 11th Floor Edmonton Tower, 10111 104 Avenue Edmonton T5J 0J4

Edmonton is the capital city of the Canadian province of Alberta. Edmonton is situated on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region, which is surrounded by Alberta's central region.