Posted Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 3:00 AM | Expires Monday, October 13, 2025, 2:59 AM
Why work for the Town of Canmore?
For starters, you can take great pride in our collaborative organization, its positive work culture and our amazing group of talented people who genuinely care about our community and accomplish outstanding work each and every day for its citizens. Our team is composed of many compassionate professionals who value giving back to the community and are guided by the organization's core values of Wellness, Respect, Integrity, Service, and Teamwork. As a municipal government organization, the Town of Canmore exists to serve the community and visitors to Canmore. The organization is committed to supporting a triple bottom line sustainable future for all by promoting wellness and active living, being leaders in environmental stewardship, and ensuring the effective and efficient use of taxpayer dollars.
Position Overview:
Reporting to the Manager of Communications and working cooperatively with all departments, the Communications Advisor is responsible for leading the development and implementation of internal and external communications strategies that successfully promote the goals, objectives, and accomplishments of the Town of Canmore ("Town"), Council and Administration. This position works collaboratively with their portfolio of internal department clients to develop communication strategies, define and deliver the Town's online and social media presence, administers the Town written and graphic brand, and champions a diversity of critical public engagement activities.
The Communications Advisor is accountable for leading a diversity of creative and cohesive communication activities throughout the organization. The integrated nature of the position demands a high level of political acuity, combined with the ability to perceive, understand, and respond to the public perspective determining the most appropriate medium(s). Fulfilling these core duties requires strong writing and confident oral communication skills to turn complex technical and bureaucratic language into clear, meaningful, and informative messaging.
If you are looking for an opportunity to develop your creative and tactical communications skills with a challenging and rewarding portfolio, we have the right job for you!
This is the perfect career opportunity for an experienced communications professional with a collaborative work style and strong writing skills. You will have the opportunity to engage with diverse and talented professionals throughout the organization and community as you provide focused communications strategy and specialized support for the Town of Canmore's diverse internal departments.
Core Accountabilities:
Communication strategies, media relations, marketing, and public education
Delivers fully integrated support and advice to a portfolio of department clients
Oversees the creation of advertising, marketing, and design activities for a portfolio of department clients
Experienced in the development and implementation of a social media strategy
Comfortably uses a variety of tactics to communicate information including website, social media, and traditional communication vehicles
Assists in the development and execution of complex public engagement programs
Positively interacts with media outlets, drafts media releases/key messages, pitches stories, responds to inquiries and monitors results
Understands structure and culture of the municipal, regional, and provincial political environment for improved results in decision making and communication
Anticipates the possible impacts of departmental communications and activities on the political environment
Provides writing support such as drafting speeches, media releases, key messages, advertising
Proficiently and creatively uses a diversity of computer operating systems, software, and applications such as Microsoft 365, website platforms, and various social media applications
Actively participates in the Town's emergency response program
Performs other duties and leads special projects as assigned
Education & Qualifications:
Post-secondary degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing and Design, or a related field -
required
Additional education, training, and/or experience with communications tools, such as web, social marketing, social media, print, broadcast, and others -
asset
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years direct experience in communications, public relations, or related fields -
required
Knowledge of local government or public sector practices -
asset
Experience in designing and implementing communication strategies, including leveraging a variety of social media platforms -
required
Experience working with and coaching diverse teams and other senior leaders -
required
Superior writing, design, and verbal communication skills in English -
required
Succes in managing conflict -
required
Strong organizational habits and ability to meet deadlines, while adapting to changing demands and priorities -
required
Advanced computer proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, website maintenance, and social media applications -
required
Superior customer service skills -
required
Salary & Benefits:
Pay Range- $48.74 to $51.45 per hour to start. Compensation will be calculated based on the successful candidate's related work experience and education
Full- Time Temporary position for 1 year with possibility of an extension.
FT Temporary Benefits
Personal development & learning opportunities
Positive work culture
Work-Life Balance
Closing Date for Applications:
This posting will remain open until 9:59 pm MDT on
October 12
th
, 2025.
How to Apply:
To apply, please combine your cover letter and resume into a single document (PDF or Word) . To help us learn more about you, in your cover letter please clearly detail the following:
Why do you want to be a Communication Advisor for the Town of Canmore Communications Team?
What skills, experience, and (most importantly) attitude will you bring to enhance the team and enrich our community?
Prior to beginning work, the successful candidate will be required to submit all required certifications and documentation, including driver`s abstract and records checks. The Town of Canmore wishes to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The Town of Canmore is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, colour, race, gender, ancestry, ethnic origin, disability or sexual orientation. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, hr@canmore.ca
Job Details
Job Family
Admin
Pay Type
Hourly
Employment Indicator
Administrative
Hiring Min Rate
48.74 CAD
Hiring Max Rate
51.45 CAD
902 7 Ave, Canmore, AB T1W 3K1, Canada
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