Communications Specialist

Are you a results-driven communications professional ready to take your career to the next level? This is an exciting, high-impact opportunity to play a key role in leading strategic communications activities for the Safety Codes Council.

Reporting to the Manager of Communications and Member Relations, the Communications Specialist is responsible for internal and external communications activities for the Safety Codes Council and aligns communications activities with the strategic objectives and priorities of the Council. You are a passionate and persuasive communicator who thrives on interacting with stakeholders at all organizational levels, from front-line staff to the executive team. You are collaborative and creative with a keen eye for detail, bringing with you an innovative and diverse portfolio of experience.

Your role is responsible for developing strategic communications plans for key transformational projects and reporting their progress and communicating to a variety of audiences through the web and on social media platforms. Working with a talented team of professionals, you will be a fundamental component of the voice of the Council.

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision and a health spending account

Generous RSP and employer matching Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)

Professional learning and development

Positive workplace culture and work-life balance

Notes

Office location is 10405 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta.

Hours of work: 36.25 hours per week (Monday – Friday).

Position is subject to a pre-employment background screening, including a criminal record check.

A Cover Letter explaining your qualification and suitability for this role is required with your application.

Please submit your resume via Careers - Safety Codes Council or email to HR@safetycodes.ab.ca.

The Council thanks all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Evaluate the Council’s communications needs and ensures the communications strategy is aligned with the Council’s strategic objectives.

Provide editorial support including writing, copyediting and reviewing Council’s externally published documents including the Council’s Annual Report, Business Plan, and related publications.

Research and develop content with the goal of educating the public and industry on key topics in the safety codes system, presenting technical information in an accessible manner.

Develop and distribute communications collateral for the Council’s distinct stakeholder groups, ensuring that the content and distribution method is appropriate for the intended audience.

Provide assistance with the Council’s website, including preparing and updating content and reviewing requests and feedback from internal and external stakeholders.

Respond to inquiries from the public through the website, directing them to the appropriate team member or partner organization.

Develop and execute a social media plan that disseminates information in support of the Council’s strategic direction and business initiatives; prepare content, including graphics, that reflects the Council’s goals and activities.

Utilize and report on communications data and analytics, particularly in regard to social media and email marketing to support continuous improvement in communications delivery.

Requirements:

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations or Journalism or a related discipline

Minimum four years of directly related and progressively responsible experience in communications at strategic and operational levels

Experience in leading communications projects and initiatives

Experience writing with Canadian Press style

Strong digital marketing skills, including web content management (ideally with WordPress), SEO, social media, and mass email systems

High level of computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Basic graphic design and page-layout skills using Photoshop and InDesign

Primary Competencies

Proven ability to build and maintain positive, collaborative and effective relationships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders, including working with diverse groups.

Demonstrated ability to communicate ideas with ease and clarity, and approach tasks with tact and diplomacy.

Ability to concisely summarize complex technical requirements in plain language, and recommend courses of action.

Excellent expository, business, copywriting and editing skills.

Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative team setting as well as in an independent, self-directed environment.

Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to exercise professional judgment and identify needs of various stakeholders and influence communications decisions.

Excellent communication and presentation skills, comfortable presenting to senior leadership.

Experience in project management demonstrating an ability to plan and efficiently manage multiple tasks with high attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, creative environment.

Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and discretion.

Open to learn, develop, and accept new challenges and assignments.

Employer Contact:

Name: Evelina Kopcinski Email: HR@safetycodes.ab.ca

Additional Job Information:

Posted Date: Nov 29, 2022
Closing Date: Dec 29, 2022