Council Senior Communications Strategist Full-time Job

Job ID: 2830 

Openings: 1 

Jurisdiction: Out of Scope 

Department: Office of the City Clerk 

Location Name: Regina, Saskatchewan, CA 

 

Type of Posting: Internal & External

Employment Type: Permanent

Annual Salary: $91,060.00 - $121,412.00 

 

Date Posted: May 28, 2025

Closing Date: June 19, 2025

 

 

NATURE OF WORK:

Reporting to the City Clerk, the Senior Communications Strategist provides leadership and direction on communications and public relations for City Council. This position will assist ten Councillors advance City Council’s strategic priorities and communicate effectively about policy decisions and City programs and services with residents and stakeholders. This position also liaises closely with the Mayor’s Office and the City of Regina’s Communications team to ensure aligned messaging and brand for the organization.

 

This role is responsible for developing and overseeing tactics related to communications, public affairs, social media, media relations and branding for City Council. This role will include speech writing, newsletter creation, digital media support, event planning, policy work and providing sound communications and public engagement advice for projects with political and reputational risks to the City.

 

This position must consider and incorporate City Council’s Vision and support the Corporate Strategic Objectives and Priorities. The successful candidate will have strong political acumen, and knowledge of government and public relations.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide strategic direction or design effective communications/engagement strategies and tactics for special projects
• Deliver communications tactics and materials to reach city-wide and ward-specific audiences
• Proactively work with colleagues in the Mayor’s Office and across the organization to ensure aligned and effective messaging
• Participate in a leadership role to provide advice on communications, social media, media relations, and public engagement strategy
• Prepare and collaborate on communications products such as speeches, newsletters, digital content and other communications materials as necessary

• Research, identify and advise on emerging issues/crisis
• Provide strategic advice on communications best practices
• Perform other work as required

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Ability to express ideas effectively both orally and in writing.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Creative thinking, problem solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proven ability to effectively work independently in a demanding day-to-day environment
• Ability to take a leadership role and manage issues
• Project management knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization and elected officials
• Demonstrated skill in adapting diverse communication techniques to various situations and circumstances
• Political acumen is considered an asset
• Strong facilitation skills considered an asset

• Experience developing and executing successful public engagement strategies is considered an asset

 

 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Typically, the knowledge, skills and abilities required are obtained through completion of a University Degree in Communications, Journalism, English (or similar program) or a two-year diploma in Public Relations
• Minimum of five years’ experience in a communications environment with a minimum of two years in a senior communications role or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Formal experience engaging stakeholders in consultative processes
• Experience acting in a leadership role on a project team.
• Continuing record of professional development
• Municipal government experience is an asset but not required.

 

Additional Requirements:

• Successful candidates may be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check per the City of Regina's Criminal Record Check Policy.
• Proof of education is required.
• Additional assessments may be conducted to evaluate competencies, skills, and knowledge.

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