Communications Coordinator Full-time Job

The Edmonton Election is a large-scale, multi-stakeholder, complex, and highly legislated civic project that occurs every four years with very tight and legislated timelines. The Edmonton Election enables Edmontonians to vote for Mayor and Council and Edmonton Public or Edmonton Catholic school board trustees. The Communications Coordinator supports the implementation of the 2025 Election Strategic Communications Plan by drafting communications for various mediums, managing logistics for public information events and drafting presentations and information materials.

What will you do?

• Draft and execute content for social media, web, brochures and newsletters to align with the communications plan
• Manage public information advertising in accordance with the plan
• Coordinate the production of audiovisual, digital and print materials across City of Edmonton departments and external vendors to ensure quality and to meet deadlines
• Edit and review materials for readability, grammar and quality
• Assist in developing scripts and key messages for 311
• Organize the distribution of voter information cards and other materials
• Prepare public service announcements, media advisories, speaking notes and presentations as needed
• Monitor social media trends, propose responses and provide support
• Offer feedback post-events, highlighting successes and areas for improvement

Qualifications

• Graduation from a 2 year accredited post secondary institute or college program with coursework related to the public relations field
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a designated public relations, public affairs or public information position

Assets: 

• Knowledge of public relations principles and techniques
• Knowledge of photography, photo equipment, audio-visual equipment, computer hardware and software
• General knowledge of allied fields of advertising, news media, publication, graphic design, printing and audio-visual

Skills required for success:

• Experience in delivering marketing communications materials
• Working knowledge of communications, marketing, advertising, media, social media and design coordination, event planning and print production
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with personnel at all levels of civic service, outside agencies and organizations
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines
• Strong organizational, prioritization and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm) 
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion (https://bit.ly/3hd2d95)

Conditions of Employment:

• Hours of Work:  33.75 hours per week
• 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.

Work Environment:

• This role has minimal physical demands and takes place within an office environment.
• Note: This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite as per the Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52.

Up to 1 temporary, benefits-eligible position that may continue for up to 18 months

Salary Range: $36.125 - $45.416 (Hourly); $63,643.220 - $80,011.640 (Annually)

Talent Acquisition Consultant: SM/MZ

 

Classification Title: Public Information Officer I
Posting Date: Jul 03, 2024
Closing Date: July 10, 2024 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Project Term (Up to 36 months) Full-time
Union: CSU 52
Department: Office of the City Manager
Work Location(s): Elections Office, 16304 - 114 Ave Edmonton T5J 3R8

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.