Communications Advisor - Talent Pool

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Posting Date: Mar 25, 2026

Location: AB

Company: Government of Alberta

Job Information
Job Title: Communications Advisor - Talent Pool 
Job Requisition ID: 81334
Ministry: Executive Council
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent and Temporary positions
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: April 15, 2026
Classification: Program Services 3
Salary: $2,849.89 - $ 3,738.14 bi-weekly or $74,382 - $97,565 annually

Communications and Public Engagement (CPE) is the Government of Alberta’s full-service communications, public relations and marketing agency.

CPE provides planning, execution and measurement of internal and external communications efforts. Staff provide specialized services across the spectrum of communications and marketing from research, design, writing and social media, to event coordination, issues management, digital communications, advertising and public engagement.

CPE staffs the internal and external communications functions in all departments of government, with a mandate of building public trust and connecting with people across Alberta in meaningful ways.

For information about CPE, visit https://www.alberta.ca/cpe.

Role Responsibilities

Communications and Public Engagement (CPE) is seeking Communications Advisors (PS3) to join teams supporting multiple Government of Alberta ministries. 

 

These dynamic staff are adaptable communicators with strong planning, writing, and advisory skills, a solid understanding of audiences, and the ability to deliver a variety of effective products in a fast-paced environment.

 

Communications Advisors deliver communications services to Minister and Deputy Minister offices, and other ministry clients. They support awareness of ministry priorities and programs, both by working independently and in collaboration with more experienced colleagues (Senior Communications Advisors, Assistant Directors, and Directors) on complex or sensitive files.

Candidates who are successful in the selection process will be placed in a Talent Pool. The Talent Pool will be used to create an eligibility list of qualified candidates to fill upcoming opportunities. Applicants not initially selected for interview may be contacted for future positions as they become available.

Your responsibilities include:

 

  • Supporting ministry clients by providing advice and developing products that meet their communications needs.
  • Developing and implementing communications plans.
  • Researching, writing, and editing a variety of products such as communications plans, speeches, key messages, media responses and digital content.
  • Supporting media availabilities and media conferences.
  • Leveraging social media and digital platforms effectively.
  • Using data and metrics for planning and evaluating communications projects.
  • Supporting cross-government communication initiatives.
  • Applying creativity and innovation to tackle projects and solve problems.

 

As a Communications Advisor, you’ll need to understand the goals and priorities of the Government of Alberta and how they align with ministry deliverables and stakeholder needs. Proven relationship-building skills are essential for developing networks and becoming a trusted advisor in areas such as issues management, communications planning, and media event planning. As the “doer” on your team, you jump in where needed, make sure timelines are on track, and use your attention to detail to ensure material is consistent and accurate.

 

A strong drive for results will empower you to deliver high-quality, strategic plans and products that engage target audiences.

 

If you’re ready to make a difference, we encourage you to apply!

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving people across Alberta. We encourage you to have an in-depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf

Below is a list of the APS Competencies to assist you:

 

  • Creative Problem Solving: Asks questions to get to root issues and generate deep understanding and new ways of thinking about an issue.
  • Build Collaborative Environments: Promotes collaboration and positive relationships within and across groups and builds commitment to reach desired results.
  • Drive for Results: Taking ownership of understanding and achieving results both as an individual and as part of a team.
  • Develop Networks: Looks broadly inside and outside the APS to identify key stakeholders. Actively engages them early and ensures their voice is heard and their concerns are acknowledged.

Qualifications

Requirement:

  • Degree or diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Public Affairs, Journalism or a related field, plus a minimum of two years of directly related experience.


Candidates interested in this position will have the following:

  • Experience in communications planning and product development (e.g. speeches, key messages, briefings, social media and web content, news releases and media responses).
  • Experience working both in teams and individually within a communications service setting.
  • Client relations experience and experience working in complex environments.


Asset: Experience in issues management and media relations.

Equivalencies: (directly related education or experience considered on the basis of):

  • 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
  • 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.


Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

This posting is for multiple vacancies supporting various departments within the Communications and Public Engagement department.

Hours of work: 36.25 hours/week.

Candidates who are successful in the selection process will be placed in a Talent Pool. The Talent Pool will be used to create an eligibility list of qualified candidates to fill upcoming opportunities. Applicants not initially selected for interview may be contacted for future positions as they become available.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Please also indicate whether your work experience was part-time or full-time. For example: January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Full Job Title (Full time)

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees:

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. 

 

Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements.

 

Only individuals selected for tests or interviews will be contacted.

 

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Annie Ostopowich at Annie.Ostopowich@gov.ab.ca.