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Are you a seasoned, innovative and dedicated communications leader ready to inspire and guide a high-performing team?The Community Services department - a front-line partner with residents and communities committed to creating a safe, healthy and vibrant city - is seeking an experienced Senior Communications Advisor. As a supervisor, you will be instrumental in nurturing a high-performing team with a strong culture. As a seasoned communications and marketing professional, you will lead and mentor your team to design and deliver strategic communications and marketing plans that make a difference. Rooted in evidence and insights, and with a commitment to continuous improvement, you will work with your team to deliver strategies that achieve measurable results. As a trusted advisor, you will provide advice to leaders to build, nurture and protect the Citys reputation, and to enhance our relationships with key community partners.What will you do?Develop, supervise and motivate a team of high-performing communications professionals to produce excellent work for the department and for EdmontoniansSupport your team members in creating, refining and implementing strategic communications and marketing plans for portfolios, programs and servicesChampion integration of communications and engagement plans and services within Community Services and across City departmentsIdentify emerging issues and provide strategic consultation and issues management advice to senior managersEnsure communications and marketing strategies are informed by market research, public opinion research, public engagement insights, and industry best practicesMeasure and evaluate the effectiveness of communications and marketing strategiesEnsure corporate and department processes are communicated to the team and followedAssist with or lead the hiring and management of external contractors and consultants for public communications, marketing, and engagement activities.Collaborate with internal Communications and Engagement partners (digital services, media relations, creative services, corporate research, and brand teams) to ensure high-quality work aligns with City standards and industry best practicesOversee portfolio media relations, including proactive pitching, media monitoring, managing inquiries, coaching spokespeople, media events, and fostering strong media relationshipsLiaise with public engagement teams to support the design and implementation of engagement initiatives (e.g., working groups, open houses, public meetings, surveys, and online tools)Thrive in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and quick turnaroundsQualificationsUniversity graduation in a communications, public relations or related field, supplemented by a minimum of four (4) years progressively responsible experience in a designated public relations, public affairs or public information position with at least two (2) years' communications experience in a similar organization, and one (1) year of experience in a related supervisory capacity-or-Diploma in a communications, public relations or related field, supplemented by a minimum of six (6) years progressively responsible experience in a designated public relations, public affairs or public information position with at least two (2) years' communications experience in a similar organization and one (1) year of experience in a related supervisory capacityAssets:Accreditation in the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) or Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS)Previous or current Incident Command System certification is an assetKnowledge of City PlanSkills Required for success:Extensive knowledge of the requirements of mass communication media, internal and external communications planning, and public relations principles and practicesDemonstrated experience in a supervisory role supplemented by demonstrated collaborative and team-building skillsExperience in successfully creating, developing, implementing, and evaluating communication and marketing plansExtensive traditional media relations understanding and experienceDigital and social media understanding and experienceSuperior issues identification and management skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and competing deadlinesExperience and proficiency with contemporary computer technologies (e.g. Google platform, Adobe suite, etc.)Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusionConditions of Employment:Applicants may be testedThe City of Edmonton is committed to inclusive, respectful and equitable workplaces that represent the communities we serve. We continuously improve our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourage you to apply. To learn more, see the Art of Inclusion: Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework here:City of Edmonton strives to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the application and selection process. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact .1 permanent full-time position availableHours of Work: 33.75 hours per week or 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. This position requires the successful candidate to be available for on-call work, outside of regular work hours, from time to time.Hours of work may be subject to the terms and conditions of a variable hours of work program. The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance.Salary:33.75 hours: $49.525 - $62.240 (Hourly); $87,250.67 - $109,651.32 (Annually)40 hours: $46.801 - $58.817 (Hourly); $97,720.490 - $122,809.900 (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.Talent Acquisition Consultant: AG/VHEdmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.IND 123Classification Title: Public Information Officer IIIPosting Date: Jun 19, 2025Closing Date: July 3, 2025 11:59:00 PM (MDT)Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-timeUnion: CSU 52Department: Community ServicesWork Location(s): 11th Floor Edmonton Tower, 10111 104 Avenue Edmonton T5J 0J4 #J-18808-Ljbffr