Communications Coordinator

Role Responsibilities

Come and experience the beautiful North Region of Alberta and all that it has to offer. The north region is the perfect place to call home and raise your family whether you are looking for a recreational hotspot, enjoy being a part of an active community or simply looking for the opportunity to live alongside beautiful landscapes watching the seasons unfold before you. Other perks of living in the north are:  Northern Allowance! Attraction Bonus! Retention Allowance!

For more detailed information on these perks check out this link: https://www.alberta.ca/premium-pay-directive.aspx

Are you looking to harness your creative energy and talent for the art of communication?  Look no further! We are seeking a detail-oriented, organized and collaborative individual with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Reporting to the Manager of Issues Management and Communications, the Communications Coordinator role is responsible for providing long- term and day-to-day communications and administrative support to the North Region of Children and Family Services. This role contributes directly to the visibility, clarity and effectiveness of the region’s internal and external communications.

Administrative Support:
In addition to communications tasks, the communication coordinator will also provide administrative support by:  

•    Preparing, editing, and formatting documents such as letters, emails, presentations, and other products as required.
•    Developing agendas and meeting materials.
•    Reviewing ARTs communication and distributing to/from leadership and stakeholders
•    Preparing and sending emails and calendar invites 
•    Actively participate on regional committees as required, which may include meeting coordination, agendas preparation, minute-taking and drafting key messages. 

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.

•    Agility – Remain optimistic in an ever-changing environment and takes opportunities to improve processes.
•    Build Collaborative Environments – openly communicate and leans on the knowledge of others to move work forward.
•    Systems Thinking – understands the larger impact of their role within the organization.
•    Creative Problem Solving - focus on continuous improvement by exploring new ways to improve activities as well as considering different methods and perspectives.

Qualifications

University degree in a related field such as but not limited to public relations, communications, and journalism plus 2 years progressively responsible related experience: producing communications products and materials and providing communications support.

Equivalency: Directly related experience or education considered on the basis of:
•    One year of experience for one year of education; or
•    One year of education for one year of experience.

Assets:
•    Strong research, writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
•    Ability to write a variety of communication products (speeches, new releases, advertising, articles, briefing notes, website content)
•    Computer skills including, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft M365, SharePoint and Internet
•    Knowledge of Canadian Press Style Guides|
•    Understanding of issues management
•    Ability to be creative in writing and communications planning consulting skills project management skills.
•    Interpersonal skills
•    Knowledge of advertising design, placement and GoA advertising policy, GoA Communications Policy and GoA Website Standards understanding of graphic design and print production techniques.
•    Knowledge of Government of Alberta Visual Identity Guidelines and advertising policy
•    Knowledge of Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) legislation, policies, and procedures

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

One permanent position.

Hours of Work are Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week (full-time).   

Occasional travel within the North Region and other parts of Alberta to support northern initiatives and to represent the region. 

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

The final candidate for this position will undergo an academic check, intervention record check and provide a suitable security screening.

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. 

What the GoA has to offer 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.
•    Leadership and mentorship programs.
•    Northern Allowances: https://www.alberta.ca/premium-pay-directive