Communications Advisor - Talent Pool

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Posting Date: Jun 23, 2026

Location: AB

Company: Government of Alberta

Job Information
Job Title: Communications Advisor - Talent Pool 
Job Requisition ID: 85281
Ministry: Executive Council
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary (One Year)
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: July 7, 2026
Classification: Program Services 2
Salary: $ 2,562.61 to $ 3,361.54 bi-weekly ($66,884 - $87,736/year)

Executive Council works to ensure effective strategic planning and coordinated policy development and communications across government, engages Albertans and the broader global community, and promotes a vibrant and innovative public service.

In addition to policy, protocol, communications and Cabinet functions, Executive Council includes Communications and Public Engagement (CPE). CPE is the Government of Alberta's full-service communications, public relations and marketing department. Its mandate is to enhance communications between Albertans and the Government of Alberta.

CPE’s expert staff provide specialized services across the spectrum of communications including writing, social media, media relations, event coordination, issues management, crisis communications, digital communications, advertising, marketing, graphic design, public engagement and translation services.

The department staffs the communications branches in all ministries of government, and provides centralized research, engagement, advertising and media services to government. For information about CPE, visit our website at https://www.alberta.ca/cpe.

Role Responsibilities

Ready to launch your career in communications and make a meaningful impact? As a Communications Advisor, you’ll gain hands-on experience working alongside seasoned professionals, building your skills in writing, client consultation, and project delivery. Reporting to the Assistant Communications Director, this entry-level role is your opportunity to develop a strong foundation while contributing to real, high-impact work.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Develop and deliver communications content for internal and external audiences, including news releases, speeches, web content, and briefing materials.

  • Research and analyze information to ensure messaging accurately reflects ministry priorities, programs, and policies.

  • Draft and support communications plans and strategies, including audience research, key messaging, and project coordination.

  • Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders, acting as a liaison to gather information and support communications initiatives.

  • Coordinate media materials and support media relations, including preparing bulletins and responding to routine inquiries.

  • Edit and quality-check communications products to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with standards.



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

APS Competenices

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. 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.


Develop Self and Others - Takes initiative to build knowledge of communications tools and government processes (e.g., CP Style, intranet standards, communications planning) and shares templates or learnings with peers when applicable.

Develop Networks - Builds working relationships with communications team members and program area contacts to gather information for communications materials and support project delivery.

Agility - Responds to shifting priorities by adjusting drafting assignments or project timelines under direction of senior staff.

Build Collaborative Environments - Shares information openly, asks questions to clarify expectations, and supports team efforts to meet deadlines and deliverables.

Qualifications

Requirement:

Degree or diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Public Affairs, Journalism or a related field.

Assets: 

  • 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.


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

Links and information on what the GoA have 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 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.