Communications Advisor - Police Review Commission

Posting Date: Oct 22, 2025

Location: Edmonton or Calgary, AB

Company: Government of Alberta

Job Information
Job Title: Communications Advisor - Police Review Commission 
Job Requisition ID: 75679
Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency Services
Location: Edmonton or Calgary
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: October 29, 2025 
Classification: Program Services 4
Salary: $3,056.50 - $4006.62 biweekly $74,382 - $97,566 /year) 

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx

Public Safety and Emergency Services – responsible for keeping communities safe and secure, upholding a fair and accessible justice system, and ensuring Alberta is prepared for and resilient to the impacts of disasters by working with our partners in law enforcement, justice, health, and social services.

For more information about the Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services, please visit our website at: https://www.alberta.ca/public-safety-and-emergency-services.

The Police Review Commission (PRC) will be responsible for overseeing the police complaints process for all police services in Alberta and will have approximately 150 staff. Following implementation, the PRC will be at the forefront of leading and supporting police services through a significant change in process and philosophy.

Role Responsibilities

Are you a strategic communicator with a passion for public service and community engagement? The Public Response Commission (PRC) is seeking a Communications Advisor to help advance its mandate through impactful communications, media relations, and stakeholder engagement.

Reporting to the Manager of Community Connections, the Communications Advisor plays a vital role in shaping and delivering clear, consistent, and proactive messaging that supports the PRC’s priorities. This position contributes to both internal and external communications, coordinates media responses, and ensures alignment across all public-facing materials.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Communications & Media Relations

•    Develop and deliver communications strategies aligned with PRC priorities.
•    Prepare media materials including press releases, statements, speeches, and social media content.
•    Coordinate news conferences, media availabilities, and high-profile case communications.
•    Monitor media inquiries and support timely, coordinated responses.
•    Support communications for the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT).

Project Coordination & Team Support

•    Lead planning and logistics for public announcements, consultations, and events.
•    Coordinate timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder input for communications projects.
•    Mentor junior staff and contribute to team planning and resource discussions.

Stakeholder Engagement

•    Support engagement with diverse communities, organizations, and cultural groups.
•    Assist with organizing formal and informal engagement events and logistics.
•    Collaborate with the PRC’s Community and Indigenous Liaisons to foster meaningful partnerships.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

•    Promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in all communications practices.
•    Contribute to knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement of communications tools and strategies.
•    Represent the PRC in meetings and act on behalf of the manager when required.

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 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.

•    Systems Thinking: Considers the political and social environment as it relates to policing and law enforcement, and the diverse communities we serve, and uses that knowledge to inform communication plans. 
•    Develops Networks: Creates strong networks within the PRC, the diverse communities and organizations we serve police and other partners. Leverages these relationships enhance communications. 
•    Agility: Demonstrates adaptability in a fast-paced, high-profile environment by responding quickly to emerging issues, shifting priorities, and evolving stakeholder needs, while maintaining clarity, consistency, and alignment with the PRC's mandate.
•    Build Collaborative Environments: Promotes inclusive and collaborative communication practices that empower staff, leaders, and external partners, including Indigenous communities and organizations representing diverse stakeholders, to contribute meaningfully to dialogue and shared solutions.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

University education in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Political Science PLUS a minimum of 4 years of experience developing and executing media relations strategies.

Equivalency:

•    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.


Required:

•    Working knowledge of web-based communications tools, platforms, and best practices.
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and communications-related software (InDesign, Photoshop, etc.).
•    Strong understanding of Privacy of Protection Act (POPA), Access to Information Act (AITA) and other relevant legislation.
 
Assets:

•    Demonstrated experience collaborating with government entities, public-sector organizations, or community-oriented institutions.
•    Experience providing communications advice in a law enforcement environment.
•    Knowledge of Indigenous engagement practices and cultural awareness.

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

•    Location: Sunlife Place, Edmonton or John J Bowlen, Calgary
•    Hours of work: 7.25 hours per day/ 36.25 hours per week
•    Monday to Friday (8:15 am to 4:30 pm)
•    Some travel may be required (<= 25%)

Other Application Information:

•    Please include a cover letter outlining how your education and skills align with the role.
•    Final candidates may be required to undergo a written test demonstrating writing skills and abilities pre or post interviews.
•    This position will require final candidates to undergo a fingerprint-based security clearance.
•    Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

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
•    Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.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
•    Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
•    Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
•    Leadership and mentorship programs.

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.

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 Alysha Hendriksen at Alysha.Hendriksen@gov.ab.ca.