Communications Specialist

Posted on: Apr 4, 2025

Posted by: Strathcona County

Summary

This posting is for 1 temporary full-time position for up to 18 months

Are you passionate about effective communication with our community and key partners? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where your creativity and strategic thinking can make a real difference? If so, we want you to be a part of our team as a Communications Specialist with Strathcona County!

The Communications Specialist works as a key member of a creative team of communications professionals responsible for providing robust communications services within a centre-led model. As a valued member of the Corporate Communications team, this position is responsible for providing generalist communications support for department partners and may act as the primary point of contact for key projects or campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement communication strategies to facilitate clear and targeted messaging to designated audiences, setting objectives, defining target demographics, refining messaging, selecting tools and tactics, and implementing evaluation measures
Support the Supervisor, Corporate Communications to implement communications initiatives and programs on a variety of division and department directives
Write and edit communications materials, including copy for print, web, social media, advertising, presentations, speaking notes and display copy, reflecting the themes, and key messages
Implement communications strategies using creative and cost-efficient approaches, including use of publicity, various advertising mediums, online channels, and promotional opportunities
Identify emerging issues and opportunities where communication activities can contribute to reaching overall corporate objectives
Provide communications support to a variety of internal audiences
Utilize social media monitoring, analytics, and key performance indicators to establish standards for evaluating effectiveness and identifying best practices
Incorporate brand messaging in communications and ensure visual identity and writing style guidelines and standards are met to advance brand/reputation
Plan and implement events managed by the Integrated Communications, Change and Engagement department, achieving successful awareness, participation and execution
Provide support during emergency incidents or crisis, including participating in the Emergency Operations Centre and PIO (Public Information Officer) on-call phone rotation

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills:

A degree or diploma in Communications, Public Relations or related discipline with a minimum of four years directly related experience
Membership in a communications professional association is an asset (IABC, CPRS)
Government and/or political experience is an asset
Incident Command System training is an asset
Solid understanding of communications principles and practices, including plain language writing and editing skills
Working knowledge of graphic design and layout would be an asset (graphic design software and photography/image editing skills)
Strong computer proficiency (i.e. WORD, Outlook, web content and database software)
Excellent planning, organizational, project management, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work under time restraints and adapt to changing job priorities
Strong interpersonal skills and team qualities with the ability to work creatively with confidence to share communications expertise

Job Type

Full Time Temporary

Employer Contact

No employer contact listed.

Salary Range

$86,577.40 - $108,180.80 *currently under classification review, subject to change based on review

Closing Date

April 27, 2025

Posting ID: 31631

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