Manager, APS Communications

Role Responsibilities

Are you a high performing communications consultant ready to advance to the next level? Are you excited to put your excellent project management, editing, issues management, digital communications and strategic communications planning skills to the test?

APS Communications needs a manager to lead a team of communications professionals who provide internal communications advice and support across the Alberta government, and to support the Public Service Commission on a variety of priority issues and initiatives.  

If you have supervisor experience, thrive in a fast-paced environment where no day is the same, enjoy quick problem solving and decision making, can turn challenges into opportunities, all while coaching, mentoring and inspiring your team to reach their potential and deliver excellent service, this is an opportunity for you!

You will work closely with the Director and collaborate with other APS Communications Managers, anticipate employee needs, and mobilize your team to deliver information effectively to APS employees when they need it. 

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

APS Competencies

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

• Systems Thinking – As the incumbent is responsible for the development and/or delivery of communications and change management initiatives, tools, resources and training, these supports will impact a variety of employees across the APS. Strategic  thinking is required to meet the needs of stakeholders and audiences when developing and/or delivering these resources.  There is a requirement to anticipate and address any potential underlying issues, the political environment, and potential risks when developing and delivering initiatives.  Leadership skills are required to support the government’s vision and department goals.  
• Agility – The incumbent is to play a leadership role in assessing and adapting to changing priorities and needs, as well as in resolving issues. The incumbent must be able to shift focus and activities as appropriate.
• Build Collaborative Environments – When leading other staff, the incumbent must be a strong communicator and facilitate meaningful interactions with others. The incumbent works collaboratively with others and motivates and coaches people to achieve results.
• Develop Networks – The incumbent will connect with stakeholders and other employees to build trustworthy relationships. The incumbent builds these relationships and ensures the needs of stakeholders and clients are represented and addressed when delivering change management initiatives
   

Qualifications

University graduation in communications, public relations, journalism, English or a related field, supplemented by three years of related experience. Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.
 
Required:

• Experience in internal and external strategic communications planning, issues management.
• Experience with project management, including multiple projects under tight or competing deadlines.
• Experience in website management.
• Experience preparing a variety of written materials, i.e., articles, speeches, briefing materials.
• Strong editing skills and knowledge of CP Style.
• Experience providing leadership. 
• Supervisory experience.

Assets:

• Experience working in a public sector or government setting.
• Experience in digital, television or print media and graphic design.
• Change management experience.
• Experience with MS Office.
• Training in SharePoint site design and content management.

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

Final candidates for this position will be asked to undergo a security screening.
 
Location:
This position works out of the Peace Hills Trust Tower, located at 10011 – 109 Street, Edmonton (Hybrid, i.e. work from home two days per week)
 
Hours of work: 36.25 hours per week  

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.
 

• Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) – https://www.mepp.ca
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information – https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
• Professional learning and development – https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Christmas closure directive – https://www.alberta.ca/christmas-closure-directive.aspx 
• Special leave directive – https://www.alberta.ca/special-leave-directive
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Leadership and mentorship programs