Job Description

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Position Title Communications Specialist
Required Qualifications

• 2-year diploma or bachelor\'s degree in the areas of marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, and/or website content management or an equivalent combination of qualifications acceptable by the employer.
• Minimum 5 years experience writing in a professional capacity along with 3 years experience working with web content management system (CMS).
• Search Engine Optimization experience, understanding of digital marketing/web analytics.
• Ability to work with internal clients and various internal and external stakeholders.
• Impeccable proofreading and editing skills, and writing experience in various formats including writing for the web and social media, news releases, speeches, and stories.
• Well versed in popular social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
• Coach other Keyano staff to create web content.
• Familiarity with School Messenger considered an asset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exceptional Writing Skills
• Knowledge of Alberta\'s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) legislation; formal FOIP training an added bonus.
• Accreditation with the Canadian Public Relations Society or the International Association of Business Communicators.

Department Marketing & Communications


We\'re looking for a Communications Specialist to bring our stories to life

Join our dynamic team at Keyano College\'s Marketing Communications Department as a Communications Specialist! We\'re seeking a detail-oriented, creative thinker with a knack for marketing communications. If you\'re passionate about crafting compelling web content, managing social media channels, and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is your opportunity. Bring your expertise to the forefront, working alongside a talented team, and innovation thrives. Dive into a role where your digital expertise meets hands-on teamwork, shaping the future of our vibrant academic sphere.

About Us:

is an equal opportunity employer looking for motivated and diverse individuals to join our college community and support our quest to educate to change lives. We offer meaningful development opportunities for our staff and a supportive balanced working environment. We are a comprehensive post-secondary educational institution located in Fort McMurray, nested in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo on traditional Treaty 8 territory. Stretching from north-central Alberta to the borders of Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories, Wood Buffalo is one of the largest municipalities in Canada. Keyano College is a strategic community partner that meets both the training and talent upgrading needs of industry, as well as the personal enrichment and cultural needs of the Wood Buffalo community. We take pride in offering a safe work and study environment that embraces Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. Our students and customers come from all walks of life and so do we. That is why we are committed to hiring great people from a variety of backgrounds because it makes our employee community stronger.

How you\'ll make a difference:

As a Communications Specialist you will be crafting cutting-edge communication strategies for our website alongside department faculties. With your leaders mentorship, you will be promoting our top-notch programs and services to engage and captivate our audience.

Embark on a thrilling journey with these key responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Engaging with various departments to ensure web content is current and relevant.
• Taking the lead role in the scheduling and production of the content for Keyano.ca.
• Researching writing and editing internal and external news releases, \xe2\x80\x9cgood news\xe2\x80\x9d stories, speeches, content for publications and the weekly internal newsletter, \xe2\x80\x9cGood Morning Keyano\xe2\x80\x9d.
• Crafting and perfecting content for internal clients, ensuring each word resonates profoundly.
• Seamlessly collaborating with our creative services team, crafting marketing materials tailored for social media platforms.

What\'s in it for you:

• We offer an attractive competitive compensation based on your experience.
• Employer paid comprehensive health and dental benefits, including a health spending account.
• Generous defined benefit pension plan though LAPP (#7 in top 100 pension funds in Canada) that starts on day 1 of your employment. Keyano College matches your contribution plus 1% so you get to enjoy schedule free life a few years earlier.
• Not only do we get the breathtaking views and immediate access to nature where we work, live, and play but we get paid extra too - this position qualifies for additional payment of the Northern Living Allowance of $1,040.00 per month.

• This allowance is reviewed annually and is subject to budget approval, however the nature around us isn\'t going anywhere.
• Generous vacation entitlement and the bonus of paid holidays between Christmas and New Years (Yes! that is an extra week off you do not need to use your vacation time to cover).
• Life insurance is 2.5 times your annual salary, although we hope your family would never need to access it, we want to ensure we can support your loved ones in times of need.
• Paid sick days for any time you may not feel your best and need some rest.

Hold on! That\'s not all - we offer various perks and discounts to our employees:

• Employee Service and Academic Achievement recognition
• Greatly discounted employee membership to the Syncrude Sports and Wellness Centre (our well-known gym and recreational facility).
• Tuition waiver for all employees and dependents to take courses at Keyano College to support your thirst for learning.
• Employee Discounts for the Keyano Theatre and the Keynotes Bookstore.
• Various other perks and discounts for insurance, hotels, car rentals, stores etc.

Advertised Salary CUPE TS7 - $71,899.37 per annum and includes a comprehensive health and benefits package. This position qualifies for the Northern Living Allowance of $1,040.00 per month. This allowance is reviewed annually and is subject to budget approval.

Posting Form

Posting Details

Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date Immediately
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date 01/10/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant

Keyano College encourages everyone coming to our campuses to be fully vaccinated and to get their booster shots as soon as they are eligible. Vaccination against COVID-19 remains the best way to prevent severe illness and death, and third doses can boost immunity to improve protection and limit spread.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * Are you legally entitled to work in Canada (i.e. you are a citizen, permanent resident, or hold a valid work permit)?

• Yes
• No
• * Which of the following selections apply to your eligibility to work in Canada.

• Canadian Citizen
• Permanent Resident
• Valid Work Permit
• * How did you find out about this posting?

(Open Ended Question) * * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

• 0-2
• 2-4
• 4-6
• 6+
• * Are you currently living in Fort McMurray?

(Open Ended Question) * * There is a requirement for the successful candidate to work on the College campus, if you don\'t live in Fort McMurray, AB, are you willing to relocate?

• Yes
• No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents * Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Resume

Optional Documents

Keyano College