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- County of Grande Prairie – Senior Communications Advisor
Posted October 7, 2025
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The County of Grande Prairie builds on its natural environment and the entrepreneurial spirit of its citizens to provide an unmatched quality of life and opportunity for all. We offer a collaborative and dynamic workplace where our values of Trustworthy, Transparent, Respectful, and Collaborative guide our conduct and contribute to a healthy culture.
Job Description
Join our growing team in Grande Prairie, Alberta!
Creative, strategic and committed to excellence? If that’s you, we want your resume!
As a Senior Communications Advisor with the County of Grande Prairie, you’ll work with employees, community members, stakeholders and elected officials to build and implement strategic communications plans using a variety of creative tools. As a Senior Communications Advisor on our team of eight communications and marketing professionals, you will have the chance to specialize in specific service areas. This means you can focus your expertise and make a significant impact in areas that align with your interests and strengths.
About the job:
The County’s Communications & Marketing department works to protect and enhance the municipality’s reputation, while advancing its strategic and operational policies, programs, services and initiatives. Our team coordinates and provides corporate communication services for the organization, including internal and external communications planning and implementation, media and stakeholder relations, issues management and crisis communication, marketing, brand management, and digital media. The department also provides communications support to County Council as part of the Corporate Services service area.
Under the direction of the Supervisor, Communications and Marketing, this Senior Communications Advisor role provides strategic advice on complex and longer-term communications issues, projects, and initiatives. In other words, no two days are ever the same.
What You’ll Get to Do:
- Develop, implement, and evaluate integrated strategic communications and public consultation plans that effectively support the corporate business plan.
- Anticipate and manage change, while generating an understanding of politically and organizationally sensitive initiatives.
- Produce tactics that effectively execute communications and public consultation plans.
- Develop messaging on complex corporate issues, including sensitive and confidential matters.
- Establish and analyze metrics using a variety of analytical tools to measure the effectiveness of the plans/products.
- Advise and make strategic communications recommendations to Senior Leadership and County Council when the organization is faced with real and potential issues.
- Participate in an integrated approach to crisis communications.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with the media through proactive and reactive media relations.
- Coach staff and Council as spokespeople to communicate key messages and anticipate and respond to public concerns.
- Provide strategic consultation and advice to internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Provide expertise and advice to fellow Communications and Marketing staff on a daily basis.
- Build respectful and productive relationships inside and outside the organization.
- Display accountability by recommending and working within approved budgets, identifying issues and corresponding solutions, understanding client needs and reporting progress on outcomes.
- Act as part of Public Information Officer team in emergencies as Information Officer or Information Officer Assistant. Also, be part of the on-call rotation for after-hours emergencies.
Why Join Us?
Team Expansion and Growth: Expansion of the Communications and Marketing department brings new opportunities and possibilities. Being one of four Senior Advisors on the team, you’ll have the opportunity to move into a business partnership model with specific specialization areas. You’ll collaborate with the other members of the Senior Communications team and to make an impact to our organization.
Specialization Opportunities: As a Senior Communications Advisor on our team, you will have the chance to specialize in specific service areas. This means you can focus your expertise and make a significant impact in areas that align with your interests and strengths.
35-Hour Work Week with Overtime Benefits: We value your time and effort. With a 35-hour work week, you’ll have more time for yourself and your passions. Plus, any additional hours worked beyond the regular schedule will be compensated with overtime paid out or banked at a 1.5x rate.
Middle of Everywhere: Discover the perfect blend of a small-town feel with big-city amenities. Located in northwestern Alberta, the County of Grande Prairie is a vibrant and rapidly growing economic region. Enjoy affordable housing, short commutes, and a wide range of cultural, recreational, business and educational opportunities. Explore the breathtaking landscapes, visit the renowned dinosaur bonebed and museum, and experience the friendly communities that make this area truly special.
Qualifications
You have a post-secondary degree or diploma in communications, public relations, or a related field, with a minimum of three to five years of experience in a communications role. You’ve worked in a fast-paced environment such as an agency or in a client facing role within an organization. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may also be considered.
- Experience in a municipal government environment considered an asset.
- Membership with IABC or CPRS is considered an asset.
- Record of significant accomplishments in developing and managing effective, high impact communications plans that achieved desired outcomes is considered an asset.
- Knowledge of Canadian Press Style guidelines.
- Advanced ability to write and edit communications plans and materials targeted at different audiences (e.g., senior management, employees).
- Information Officer and Incident Command System certification is an asset.
- Public engagement strategy and tactics training.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver professional presentations.
- Exceptional writing, spelling, proofreading and editing skills.
- Excellent organizational, research and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize and efficiently manage workload.
- Creative, critical and strategic thinking.
Additional Information
What We Offer: The County of Grande Prairie provides a competitive compensation package, including benefits, LAPP pension and vacation. We actively support professional development opportunities and foster an engaging work environment.
Work Schedule: We’re offering a 35-hour work week with paid or banked overtime at a 1.5x rate.
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- City of Calgary – Communications Strategist
Posted October 3, 2025
Communications Strategist
If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.
The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.
As a Communications Strategist in the Customer Service and Communications Business Unit, you will lead, develop, implement and continuously improve communications/marketing activities for City initiatives, programs and services. Primary duties include:
- Develop, oversee and manage the delivery of strategic communications plans that support corporate, business unit, and client objectives and goals. This may require persuading or influencing clients to accept recommended approaches.
- Lead multiple communications projects that includes conducting clients’ needs assessments, supporting project charters and business plans, identifying risks, and developing communications strategies to manage City risk and reputation.
- Provide expertise to colleagues and clients with respect to campaigns, crises, issues and projects. This includes proactively identifying opportunities and best practices; recommending channels, mediums, products and services; and contributing to issues management.
- Develop a variety of resources and materials, such as key messages and proof points, for use on a variety of mediums (for example: digital, media and social media) and channels.
Qualifications
- A completed 2-year diploma in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Business Administration, or a related field, and at least 8 years of experience in areas such as marketing, communications and strategic planning; OR
- A degree in any of the disciplines listed above (or closely related) fields, and at least 6 years of experience as outlined above.
- Designation(s) from a recognized professional communications or marketing association such as: Certified Marketing Management Professional, Accredited Business Communicator, Accreditation in Public Relations, Communications and Advertising Accredited Professional, Communications Management Professional, Strategic Communication Management Professional or Certified Campaign Planning Program are an asset.
- Competencies required for success in this position include: customer service, consulting, insight and analysis, project management, issues management, leadership, interpersonal skills and relationship building, and communications.
The successful candidate will have the ability to apply business knowledge and logic, be politically sensitive, collaborate with multiple partners, and respond to multiple and conflicting priorities.
Pre-employment Requirements
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
- This position may be eligible to work from home for at least part of the time as one of several flexible work options available to City employees. These arrangements depend on the operational requirements of the role, employee suitability, and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction.
