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Position Summary

This position is responsible for developing, executing, maintaining, and analyzing communications tactics for City of Regina Departments. This position works as part of the Communications & Engagement team and primarily fulfills the roles of content creation and channel management. This position reports to the Digital Strategy Advisor.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Create, monitor, and update content for a broad variety of communications channels to both external and internal audiences to execute communications strategies and help tell the City of Regina story. Measure effectiveness of City messaging and campaigns through analytics reports of the City’s digital assets
• Maintain the City’s Intranet platform and content to effectively share information with employees.
• Support client departments with digital best practice knowledge in communications tools and techniques.
• Train client departments on digital tools as required
• Support digital accessibility requirements to maintain Regina.ca’s WCAG 2.0 standing; lead and train Communications team and client departments to ensure adherence in digital campaigns.
• Coordinate and assist with special events and other corporate projects.
• Assist with media relations, including facilitating media requests, coordinating media events, and arranging media interviews.
• Prepare briefing notes, remarks, and other communication documents for members of City Council and City Administration.
• Coordinate and assist with special events and other corporate projects.
• Create e-mails, digital links, landing, and splash pages to assist in marketing efforts.
• Write and edit newsletters, emails, and other communications as assigned.
• Perform related work as required.

Key Qualifications

• Typically, the knowledge, skills and abilities required are obtained through completion of a University Degree in Journalism (or similar program) or a two-year diploma in Public Relations and three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in a Communications environment, or an equitable combination of education and experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and customer service-focused
• Excellent writing skills with an emphasis on writing for web and social media
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines on time
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly driven and results-oriented
• Experience with social media platforms
• Familiarity with website management software, email solution providers and online survey platforms

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for corporate communications, public engagement and media relations? The City of Regina is seeking a dynamic Director, Strategic Communications & Customer Service to drive the development and execution of corporate-level communication strategies. This senior leadership role provides expert advice to the Deputy City Manager: Communications, Service Regina & Tourism as well as other executive leadership and Council, ensuring a proactive and responsive approach to both crisis and non-crisis communication. With a focus on transparency, citizen engagement, and brand management, you will oversee internal and external communications, public relations, engagement, and media relations while championing a customer-centric service model.

In this high-impact role, you will collaborate with senior leaders to shape and implement strategic initiatives that align with the City's long-term vision. You will be responsible for media relations, stakeholder engagement, and Service Regina while leading a high-performing team dedicated to enhancing the City's reputation. Your expertise in government relations, policy development, and issues management will be key in navigating complex and politically sensitive matters. Additionally, you will drive innovative public engagement strategies, ensuring the City maintains strong relationships with residents, businesses, Indigenous communities, and government partners.

We are looking for a forward-thinking leader with exceptional communication skills, political acumen, and the ability to manage high-profile projects in a fast-paced environment. If you have extensive experience in strategic communications, media relations, and stakeholder engagement at a senior level, we invite you to join our team and make a lasting impact on our community.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and execute corporate communication strategies that enhance transparency, public engagement, and brand reputation.
• Provide strategic counsel to the Deputy City Manager, executive leadership, and City Council on communications and public relations.
• Oversee media relations, stakeholder engagement, and internal and external communications.
• Lead Service Regina, ensuring a customer-focused service model.
• Manage crisis communications and issues management.
• Implement public engagement strategies to strengthen relationships with residents, businesses, Indigenous communities, and government partners.
• Align communication strategies with the City's long-term vision and strategic priorities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team committed to excellence.
• Monitor public sentiment and emerging issues to proactively address challenges.
• Represent the City in public forums and stakeholder meetings.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Political Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5 – 10 years senior leadership experience in strategic communications, media relations, and stakeholder engagement.
• Expertise in crisis communication and issues management.
• Strong political acumen and ability to navigate complex and sensitive situations.
• Proven success in leading public engagement initiatives and managing corporate reputation.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and lead high-performing teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience in public speaking and media relations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of municipal government operations and public sector communications is an asset.

The City of Regina is making changes to its communications approach and is looking for talented storytellers to help inform, educate, and inspire Regina residents.

This is the job for you if:

• You have curiosity. You will continuously learn about City programs, services, and initiatives and be challenged to find the best way to communicate them to residents. A love for learning and a desire to really understand how things work will be an asset.
• You see opportunities. Every project, service, and initiative comes with its own set of unique communications requirements. Do you think outside the box and thrive on finding new solutions?
• You find a story to tell in everything.  We need talented storytellers to share information with residents that engages them and helps them stay informed.
• You are a self-starter who works well independently and as part of a team. You have solid communication experience which when combined with your independent nature allows you to easily chart a strong and strategic path forward as it relates to communication activities.

The successful candidate will develop and execute strategic communications and marketing plans to support City programs and services. They will collaborate closely with departments and deploy targeted tactics to achieve business goals. From traditional to digital media, they will craft various materials such as news releases and social media content. With strong analytical skills, they will conduct research and problem-solving to meet tight deadlines.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver effective communications and marketing strategies.
• Proactively work with colleagues in communications and across the organization.
• Provide strategic advice to interdepartmental teams.
• Prepare news releases, briefing notes, digital content, ads and other communications materials.
• Manage portfolio workplans, budgets and identify resource requirements.
• Research, identify and advise on emerging communications issues and challenges and work with teams and clients to address them.
• Participate in change management communications planning.
• Perform other work as required.

Key Qualifications

• The knowledge, skills and abilities required are obtained through completion of a University Degree in Communications, Business Administration, Journalism, English (or similar program) or a two (2) year diploma in Public Relations, in addition to directly related work experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience in a communications environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to express ideas effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Strong analytical skills.
• Proven ability to effectively work independently in a demanding day-to-day environment.
• Ability to take a leadership role and manage issues. Project management knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization and elected officials.
• Political acumen is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated results in effective use of best-practice strategic communications planning and the ability to effectively implement and evaluate communications strategies.
• Demonstrated skill in adapting diverse communication techniques to various situations and circumstances.
• Experience in working in teams to plan, execute and report on engagement activities.
• Continuing record of professional development.

Working/Other Conditions

• Candidates must be available to work in the office during standard business hours.

Are you an experienced communications professional? We're seeking a Senior Communications Strategist to join the Strategic Communications Department for a two (2) year term to develop and execute strategic communications and marketing plans aligned with our city's objectives.

Reporting to the Senior Communications Advisor, you will be focusing your efforts on collaborating closely with departments and deploying targeted tactics to achieve business goals. From traditional to digital media, you'll craft various materials such as news releases and social media content. With strong analytical skills, you'll conduct research and problem-solving to meet tight deadlines. Ready to join our team? Apply now!

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver effective communications and marketing strategies for communications projects using best professional practices.
• Proactively work with colleagues in communications and across the organization to align and deploy communication strategies, messages, and activities.
• Participate as a communications expert on interdepartmental project teams to provide strategic advice.
• Prepare, or collaborate on the production of communications tactics such as news releases, briefing notes, digital content, ads and other communications materials as appropriate.
• Manage portfolio workplans, budgets and identify resource requirements to ensure the effective delivery of high-quality corporate communications.
• Research, identify and advise on emerging communications issues and challenges and work with teams and clients to address them.
• Participate in change management communications planning.
• Perform other work as required.

Key Qualifications

• The knowledge, skills and abilities required are obtained through completion of a University Degree in Communications, Business Administration, Journalism, English (or similar program) or a two (2) year diploma in Public Relations, in addition to directly related work experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience in a communications environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to express ideas effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Strong analytical skills.
• Proven ability to effectively work independently in a demanding day-to-day environment.
• Ability to take a leadership role and manage issues.
• Project management knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization and elected officials.
• Political acumen is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated results in effective use of best-practice strategic communications planning and the ability to effectively implement and evaluate communications strategies.
• Demonstrated skill in adapting diverse communication techniques to various situations and circumstances.
• Experience in working in teams to plan, execute and report on engagement activities.
• Continuing record of professional development.
• Municipal government experience is an asset but not required.

Are you an experienced communications professional? We're seeking a Senior Communications Strategist to join the Strategic Communications Department for a two (2) year term to develop and execute strategic communications and marketing plans aligned with our city's objectives.

Reporting to the Senior Communications Advisor, you will be focusing your efforts on collaborating closely with departments and deploying targeted tactics to achieve business goals. From traditional to digital media, you'll craft various materials such as news releases and social media content. With strong analytical skills, you'll conduct research and problem-solving to meet tight deadlines. Ready to join our team? Apply now!

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver effective communications and marketing strategies for communications projects using best professional practices.
• Proactively work with colleagues in communications and across the organization to align and deploy communication strategies, messages, and activities.
• Participate as a communications expert on interdepartmental project teams to provide strategic advice.
• Prepare, or collaborate on the production of communications tactics such as news releases, briefing notes, digital content, ads and other communications materials as appropriate.
• Manage portfolio workplans, budgets and identify resource requirements to ensure the effective delivery of high-quality corporate communications.
• Research, identify and advise on emerging communications issues and challenges and work with teams and clients to address them.
• Participate in change management communications planning.
• Perform other work as required.

Key Qualifications

• The knowledge, skills and abilities required are obtained through completion of a University Degree in Communications, Business Administration, Journalism, English (or similar program) or a two (2) year diploma in Public Relations, in addition to directly related work experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience in a communications environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to express ideas effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Strong analytical skills.
• Proven ability to effectively work independently in a demanding day-to-day environment.
• Ability to take a leadership role and manage issues.
• Project management knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization and elected officials.
• Political acumen is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated results in effective use of best-practice strategic communications planning and the ability to effectively implement and evaluate communications strategies.
• Demonstrated skill in adapting diverse communication techniques to various situations and circumstances.
• Experience in working in teams to plan, execute and report on engagement activities.
• Continuing record of professional development.
• Municipal government experience is an asset but not required.