Job Description

Position: Communication Consultant II
Division: Strategy and Transformation
Department: Communications and Public Engagement
Term: 1 Permanent Full Time position available.
Closing Date: 02/11/2026
Labour Group: SCMMA
Posting: 4897
Job Summary
This position develops and directs internal and external communication initiatives and strategies that support City of Saskatoon strategic goals and objectives.
Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops, manages, implements, and evaluates long and short-term communication, marketing, and related media relations strategies for assigned civic departments and divisions.
• Acts as a consultant to departmental management and other representatives to identify and resolve public and internal communications and related media issues for assigned projects.
• Identifies emerging issues and develops and implements effective and timely communication strategies.
• Plans and directs special events, news conferences, and related programs for the public, employees, media, other orders of government, and other stakeholders.
• Creates media advisories and provides support to the department for the development news releases or public service announcements as needed.
• Analyzes emerging communications trends and recommends appropriate strategies for their use.
• Participates in the coordination of crisis communications.
• Moderates messaging and strategies for the corporate and social media sites.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Degree in marketing, public relations, communications, journalism or a related field, or an equivalent related diploma combined with years of experience.
• Four to six years' related experience in a public relations, communications or journalism role, including experience in project management and strategic communications.
• Membership, or eligibility for membership, in the Canadian Public Relations Society or the International Association of Business Communicators, accreditation preferred.
• Knowledge of website and social media design and management.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and decision-making under strict time constraints and competing priorities.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships within the organization and community.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive information.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
• Skill in the use of a smart phone and computer using word-processing, desktop publishing and social media programs and software.

Weekly Hours: 36.67
Salary Range: $80,150.88 to $93,935.04 CAD per annum (2023 rates)
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The City of Saskatoon offers an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds. As an equity partner with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC), the City commits to diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. By having our workforce reflect the community we serve, we support the realization of miyo-pimatisiwin, (me-o-pi-ma-ti-si-win) "the good life", for all residents. To learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the City, please visit
Accommodation
The City of Saskatoon strives to provide an accessible and inclusive workplace for all, including throughout the application and selection process through reasonable access and accommodations. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email talentacquisition@saskatoon.ca.
While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
Our Recruitment Process: Application
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