Job Description

Are you a passionate and driven communications professional looking to make a significant impact? The City of Edmonton's Community Services Department is seeking a Communications Coordinator to join our Communications & Engagement team. In this exciting role, you will play a key part in supporting branch, department, and corporate initiatives by implementing and coordinating integrated marketing and communications activities. You'll work collaboratively with various internal and external stakeholders, contributing to projects that shape how the City connects with its diverse communities. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to contribute your creativity to meaningful public service, we encourage you to apply!
What you will do:

• Support the creation and execution of comprehensive marketing and communication plans, including collateral, campaigns, and advertising
• Develop event plans, educational material, coordinate logistics, and/or lead volunteers/personnel for events and community initiatives
• Draft, develop, and revise copy for diverse outputs, including news releases, PSAs, newsletters, web content, key messages, and speaking notes
• Coordinate and facilitate timely, accurate internal/external messaging, including managing media inquiries and providing on-scene support
• Develop, write, and execute content for social media posts, digital platforms, and coordinate web content and approvals
• Shoot and edit video content to support communication and marketing efforts
• Coordinate the entire production process for materials, liaising with designers, clients, and senior staff to ensure timely, on-budget completion
• Provide necessary research, liaison, and background support for both marketing/communications and event planning
• Act as a key point of contact, liaising with internal/external suppliers, stakeholders, and various client areas
• Coordinate the fact-checking, information collection, revisions, and approval processes for all copy and messaging materials

Qualifications

• Graduation from a 2-year college, accredited post-secondary institute, or technical institute program with coursework related to marketing, journalism, communications, or public relations
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a public relations, public affairs, or public information position

Opportunity Concept:

• If candidates do not fully meet the above requirements, they may be considered at the opportunity concept level

Assets:

• Experience working in the public sector or a large complex organization
• Membership in IABC, CPRS or other related professional association
• Experience shooting and editing video

Skills required for success:

• A proven ability to deliver quality marketing communication products and advice on time
• Experience in delivering marketing communications materials
• Working knowledge of communications, marketing, advertising, media, social media, design coordination, event planning, and print production
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff at all levels and external client groups
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and competing deadlines
• Ability to gather technical information from clients to translate into marketing communications products
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (

) * Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
Conditions of Employment:

• A valid driver's license for occasional travel to on-scene emergency events
• Applicants may be tested

Work Environment:

• The Communications Coordinator is expected to handle tight deadlines, manage client expectations, and prioritize workloads in consultation with supervisors

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact . Learn more about our benefits ).
Up to 1 permanent full-time and up to 1 temporary full-time position for up to 11 months
Hours of Work: 33.75 hours per week or 40 hours per week. Monday-Friday
Salary Range:

• 40 hours per week: $35.0760 - $44.095 (Hourly); $73,238.690 - $92,070.360 (Annually)
• 33.75 hours per week: $37.118 - $46.665 (Hourly); $65,392.640 - $82,212.060 (Annually)

Salary ranges are in the process of being updated in accordance with the recently ratified collective agreement between the City and CSU 52 and will be forthcoming shortly.
Recruitment Consultant: JF/MZ
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