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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.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares and implements targeted communication and action plans including reporting of pre/post measurements of effectiveness.
• Provides creative direction for the design and production of targeted advertising, marketing and communication materials to promote participation in the Department’s programs and services.
• Coordinates the development, production and placement of the Department’s media advertising.
• Oversees the development, production and distribution of publications, brochures, posters, displays and other marketing and communication materials.
• Coordinates the preparation and distribution of Department news releases and public service announcements.
• Organizes and participates in trade shows, special events and other such assigned promotional or public relations functions.
• Orders and maintains the Department’s inventory of marketing and communication resources, including advertising materials, display systems and information for use in the development of various advertising, publications and materials.
• Writes and revises copy for the Department’s various advertising, publicity and promotional publications and materials, including website and training videos.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements

• Degree in marketing, public relations, communications or journalism.
• Four years’ directly related experience working on creative concepts and design and the production and placement of various communication tools using the graphics industry and/or the advertising media.
• Experience with media selection, buying and measurement would be an asset.

Knowledge, Abilities And Skills

• Considerable knowledge of graphics industry principles and practices, including copywriting, layout and design, illustration, visual identity programs, photography, typography, pre-press production and printing, audio-visual, signage and displays.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques used to measure the effectiveness of communication methods.
• Knowledge of media advertising principles and techniques, including conceptual design, creative development, production and scheduling.
• Demonstrated ability in the creative conceptual design of targeted messages for various advertising and communication mediums.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and implement communication plans using a variety of promotional vehicles and techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to express ideas and concepts effectively orally, visually and in writing to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive information.
• Ability to plan, organize and control projects from concept through implementation with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work under the pressure of deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, suppliers, the graphic industry and the media.
• Skill in the use of a computer with word-processing, desktop publishing (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator and Quark), computer graphics, spreadsheets and database software in both IBM compatible and Macintosh environments.

This position develops communication strategies that support City of Saskatoon strategic goals and objectives. The position also monitors internal and external media relations procedures and processes to ensure consistency, timely and accurate release of information to the media and public and supports issues and crisis communication

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Develops, manages, implements, and evaluates long and short-term communication, marketing, and related media relations strategies for assigned civic departments and divisions.
2. Acts as a consultant to departmental management and other representatives to identify and resolve public and internal communications and related media issues for assigned projects.
3. Identifies emerging issues and develops and implements effective and timely communication strategies.Plans and directs special events, news conferences, and related programs for the public, employees, media, other orders of government, and other stakeholders.
4. Creates media advisories and provides support to the department for the development news releases or public service announcements as needed.
5. Manages day-to-day media inquiries for the City of Saskatoon including prioritizing and coordinating incoming media requests, directing to appropriate media spokesperson, and assisting with preparing responses. Troubleshoots and problem solves media and communication related issues and escalates as necessary.
6. Tracks media inquiries and attendance, monitors media coverage and assists in the preparation of an annual report on media tracking and coverage.
7. Manages and updates relevant resources for use in the development of news releases, public service announcements and advisories.
8. Provides support to the Media Relations Manager for media relations on matters that are confidential and are of a sensitive nature.
9. Participates in the coordination of crisis communications.
10. Acts as the Media Relations Manager as required.
11. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements

• Degree in marketing, public relations, communications, journalism or a related field, Or an equivalent related diploma combined with years of experience.
• Four to six years’ related experience in journalism or a public relations/communications role including progressive experience in strategic communications. A combination of work experience as a journalist within a corporate and/or government work environment would be considered an asset.
• Membership, or eligibility for membership, in the Canadian Public Relations Society or the International Association of Business Communicators, accreditation preferred.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Demonstrated ability to exercise a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and decision-making for media, issues or crisis communications under strict time constraints or while managing competing priorities.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships within the organization and media.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
• Skill in the use of a smart phone and computer using word-processing and social media programs and software.

Additional Requirements

Must be available to be on-call.

Job Summary

This position develops and directs internal and external communication initiatives and strategies that support City of Saskatoon strategic goals and objectives.  

Reports to the Communications Manager.

Duties & Responsibilities

1.    Develops, manages, implements and evaluates long and short-term communication, marketing and media relations strategies for civic departments and divisions. 
2.    Acts as a consultant to departmental management and other representatives to identify and resolve public, and internal, communication issues and opportunities. 
3.    Identifies emerging issues and develops and implements effective and timely communication and social media strategies.  
4.    Plans and directs special events, news conferences, and related programs for the general public, employees, media, other orders of government, and other stakeholders.
5.    Analyzes emerging communications trends and recommends appropriate strategies for their use.
6.    Participates in the coordination of crisis communications. 
7.    Moderates messaging and strategies for the corporate and social media sites.
8.    Performs other related duties as assigned.
 

Qualifications

•    Degree in marketing, public relations, communications or journalism.
•    Four to six years’ related experience in a public relations, communications or journalism role, including experience in project management and strategic communications.
•    Membership, or eligibility for membership, in the Canadian Public Relations Society or the International Association of Business Communicators, accreditation preferred.
•    Knowledge of website and social media design and management.
•    Ability to exercise sound judgement and decision-making under strict time constraints and competing priorities.
•    Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships within the organization and community.
•    Ability to maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive information.
•    Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
•    Skill in the use of a smart phone and computer using word-processing, desktop publishing and social media programs and software.
 

Additional Requirements

 Must be available to be on-call.