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Reporting to the Marketing and Communications Manager, the incumbent plans, develops and implements marketing strategies for the faculty and staff. Coordinates the faculty's social media, actively develops promotional tools for services, programs and events, and programs and events, and ensures that the faculty's visual identity is respected.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Promotional Strategies: Establish strategies to promote faculty services, programs and activities taking advantage of social media, print media, the University's network of marketing groups and others as needed. Participates in the planning of various events organized or scheduled at the faculty to provide marketing support and anticipate needs.

• Production of promotional materials: Identify the needs and expectations of staff members in relation to faculty events, services and activities. Create promotional materials for faculty events and services, such as promotional posters. Provide graphic design services for faculty projects. Select, design, order and establish distribution parameters of promotional materials for the faculty and its events.

• Evaluation: Monitor and track marketing campaigns, including the preparation of reports and analysis. Provide feedback and suggest improvements for future promotional activities. Review trends and keep abreast of best practices in marketing, particularly in the context of the university and higher education faculty. 

• Visual identity and increased visibility: Develop a visual identity for the faculty and occasionally for larger events, such as a faculty-organized conference. Maintain an up-to-date list of internal and external events that involve the faculty and/or staff in order to establish appropriate strategic marketing plans.

What you will bring:

• Postsecondary education in marketing, in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• At least one year’s experience in marketing or in similar duties.

• Ability to work with minimum supervision, take the initiative, and remain self-motivated.

• Proven ability to be diplomatic and tactful.

• Organizational skills, with the ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines. 

• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks or projects simultaneously.

• Creativity and ability to translate an idea from concept to graphic design.

• Experience in using various graphic design software.

• Experience in using computer hardware and software such as word processors, spreadsheets, databases, email, and the Internet.

• Bilingualism – French and English (spoken and written).

Key Competencies at uOttawa:
Here are the required competencies for all or our employees at uOttawa: 

Planning: Organize in time a series of actions or events in order to realize an objective or a project. Plan and organize own work and priorities in regular daily activities.
Initiative: Demonstrate creativity and initiative to suggest improvements and encourage positive results. Is proactive and self-starting. Show availability and willingness to go above and beyond whenever it is possible.
Client Service Orientation: Help or serve others to meet their needs. This implies anticipating and identifying the needs of internal and external clients and finding solutions on how to meet them.
Teamwork and Cooperation: Cooperate and work well with other members of the team to reach common goal(s). Accept and give constructive feedback. Able to adjust own behaviour to reach the goals of the team.

• Posting Period:  05-Jul-2024 to 26-Jul-2024

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The Strategic Public and Employee Communications (SPEC) Division delivers effective marketing and communications to the public and City staff. Through a centralized, centres of excellence approach that nurtures growth and opportunities for its staff, SPEC will focus on proactive storytelling that puts the City, and its divisions – as partners – at the centre. Integrated communications and marketing activities will align with the broader

organizational strategy and drive measurable impact.

SPEC, a high-performing and fast-paced division, is currently seeking a highly-skilled Senior Communications Advisor to join the division’s Public Education, Marketing & Creative Centre of Excellence. Successful candidates are seasoned communicators with a track record that clearly demonstrate creative communications approaches, are comfortable leading teams and have experience with issues management strategies and emergency communications. They will not shy away from challenges, will build and maintain strong relationships, have high political acumen, seek out unique communications opportunities, anticipate and manage risk, advocate for continuous improvement, be passionate storytellers for Toronto and commit to going above and beyond in service delivery and innovation.

Applicants interested in other Centres of Excellence are encouraged to apply for future opportunities. You will be prompted to indicate your preference in your application.

Major Responsibilities for all Senior Communications Advisor positions across SPEC Centre of Excellence Teams:

• Builds collaborative relationships with senior management, partner divisions, other interested parties, and staff across SPEC division to ensure effective implementation of communication tactics and to have oversight over emerging issues.
• Provides timely and knowledgeable strategic communications leadership and counsel as well as direction to City divisions on both a proactive and reactive basis.
• Provides strategic communication leadership after hours while on standby, after business hours and on weekends as directed.
• Responds in a timely manner to media and other requests for information on City programs and services and provides communications leadership when incidents or emergencies take place after hours.
• Monitors Council and Committee agendas and directives, interested parties, other municipalities, federal and provincial government announcements and legislation and media coverage to determine impact on the City and provides counsel to divisional management.
• Creates benchmarks and adopts a strategic approach that considers industry best practices to ensure communications are rooted in measurement and strategy.
• Manages and oversees the delivery of strategic communications/issues management services for highly sensitive, high-profile and contentious matters that have city-wide implications.
• Mentors and supervises staff within the division to promote best practices, provide advice and to establish a professional and well-respected communications service.

Public Education, Marketing and Creative Centre of Excellence team:

The Public Education, Marketing and Creative Centre of Excellence is responsible for creating compelling narratives to inform and educate the public through traditional, paid social and digital advertising campaigns and creative treatments to achieve strategic objectives. The Senior Communications Advisor needs to be a creative, out of the box thinker and storyteller.

Major Responsibilities:

• Embraces innovation and excels at visual storytelling while working to reach diverse audiences.
• Writes strong and compelling headlines and messaging.
• Creates and executes integrated marketing campaigns including measuring results
  and reporting.
• Brings complex ideas and information to life in accessible ways.
• Leads and collaborates to drive forward team’s annual objectives and special projects.
• Digital content creation, as well as working with third-party creatives and/or videographers, photographers or other vendors.
• Strengthens the City’s brand voice and identity.

Media Relations and Issues Management Centre of Excellence team:

The Media Relations and Issues Management Centre of Excellence is responsible for developing and delivering media relations and issues management strategies and activities for the City. The Senior Communications Advisor will provide leadership and counsel to the City including leading communications responses for reputational issues, providing crisis communications expertise, leading in rapid response situations and developing collaborative relationships across the organization.

Major Responsibilities:

• Leads a variety of complex programs and projects.
• Identifies and anticipates reputational risks, monitors and advises on emerging issues that can affect the City's brand and the achievement of its goals.
• Develops and operationalizes communication strategies that protect and/or enhance the City's reputation and ensures senior City officials are prepared in advance to respond to challenges.
• Provides communications leadership when events, major incidents, rapid response situations or declared emergencies as directed, working quickly and effectively across all platforms in challenging conditions.
• Serving as a spokesperson and conducting media training for key spokespeople.

Strategy and Relationships Centre of Excellence team:

The Strategy and Relationships Centre of Excellence is responsible for providing strategic, expert communications leadership to City staff including leading proactive and innovative strategy development and planning, project management, anticipating and coordinating strategic communications needs against corporate objectives and priorities, developing collaborative relationships, and monitoring and measuring results.

Major Responsibilities:

• Identifies, develops, and implements strategic and innovative, large-scale, multi-channel communications plans that detail results-oriented action plans that consider both internal and external proactive and reactive strategies, issue management, digital and media strategies and tactics that are rooted in measurement and strategy.
• Leads the development of overall strategy, the execution of communications campaigns and the management of budget to ensure corporate-wide issues are effectively managed.

• Project manages and measures and evaluates work while reporting out regularly to senior leaders.
• Leads and co-ordinates project teams to ensure that all communications strategies and corporate-wide issues are managed effectively.
• Works closely with senior City leaders and staff to build strong relationships and establish clear priorities.

Key Qualifications of all Senior Communications Advisor positions across SPEC Centre of Excellence Teams:

1. Post-secondary education in a discipline pertinent to the job function, such as Journalism, Communications, Marketing or combined equivalent of education and experience.
2. Extensive experience in a Corporate Communications, Public Affairs or Marketing environment in a major public or private sector organization.
3. Extensive experience in proactive and responsive strategic communications, media relations, issues management and crisis communications and experience providing advice to senior staff and officials in these areas.
4. Extensive experience in developing effective strategies to make data and evidence informed decisions for ongoing media, social media and issues monitoring, research, and analysis, pivoting as necessary and capturing lessons learned.
5. Proven ability to provide leadership to communications, staff and other interested parties.
6. Proven ability to influence and build collaborative relationships across a broad spectrum of stakeholders, both internal and external to the organization.
7. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with a high degree of discretion and professionalism.
8. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to work in a high-volume, high-stress and politically sensitive environment, while delivering a high-volume of projects under tight deadlines.
9. Superior oral and written communication skills along with proven and excellent writing and editing skills for media and other audiences.
10. Knowledge of outreach techniques for diverse audiences including multilingual and specialized media and community organizations, applying an inclusive and culturally sensitive lens to communications.
11. A team player, with a passion for serving the people of Toronto and telling the City’s stories.
12. A proven storyteller who has passion and experience for bringing together compelling narratives that resonate with people.
13. Training in Incident Management System (IMS) and knowledge of emergency management best practices is considered an asset.
14. Experience as a media spokesperson an asset.

The Edmonton Election is a large-scale, multi-stakeholder, complex, and highly legislated civic project that occurs every four years with very tight and legislated timelines. The Edmonton Election enables Edmontonians to vote for Mayor and Council and Edmonton Public or Edmonton Catholic school board trustees. The Communications Coordinator supports the implementation of the 2025 Election Strategic Communications Plan by drafting communications for various mediums, managing logistics for public information events and drafting presentations and information materials.

What will you do?

• Draft and execute content for social media, web, brochures and newsletters to align with the communications plan
• Manage public information advertising in accordance with the plan
• Coordinate the production of audiovisual, digital and print materials across City of Edmonton departments and external vendors to ensure quality and to meet deadlines
• Edit and review materials for readability, grammar and quality
• Assist in developing scripts and key messages for 311
• Organize the distribution of voter information cards and other materials
• Prepare public service announcements, media advisories, speaking notes and presentations as needed
• Monitor social media trends, propose responses and provide support
• Offer feedback post-events, highlighting successes and areas for improvement

Qualifications

• Graduation from a 2 year accredited post secondary institute or college program with coursework related to the public relations field
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a designated public relations, public affairs or public information position

Assets: 

• Knowledge of public relations principles and techniques
• Knowledge of photography, photo equipment, audio-visual equipment, computer hardware and software
• General knowledge of allied fields of advertising, news media, publication, graphic design, printing and audio-visual

Skills required for success:

• Experience in delivering marketing communications materials
• Working knowledge of communications, marketing, advertising, media, social media and design coordination, event planning and print production
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with personnel at all levels of civic service, outside agencies and organizations
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines
• Strong organizational, prioritization and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm) 
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion (https://bit.ly/3hd2d95)

Conditions of Employment:

• Hours of Work:  33.75 hours per week
• 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.

Work Environment:

• This role has minimal physical demands and takes place within an office environment.
• Note: This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite as per the Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52.

Up to 1 temporary, benefits-eligible position that may continue for up to 18 months

Salary Range: $36.125 - $45.416 (Hourly); $63,643.220 - $80,011.640 (Annually)

Talent Acquisition Consultant: SM/MZ

Classification Title: Public Information Officer I
Posting Date: Jul 03, 2024
Closing Date: July 10, 2024 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Project Term (Up to 36 months) Full-time
Union: CSU 52
Department: Office of the City Manager
Work Location(s): Elections Office, 16304 - 114 Ave Edmonton T5J 3R8

Reporting to the Manager, B2B Marketing and Communications, the B2B Marketing and Communication Manager is a critical role supporting our internal business partners the Global Sales branch in planning, executing, creating, and implementing B2B content, campaigns, and Sales communications materials. As a member of the Air Canada Brand team, this role brings the best of the brand to a valuable external customer base, adding value to all campaigns and outputs in serving the leadership and stakeholders in the Global Sales team. 

Responsabilities:

• Develop and execute a range of regular external sales and marketing communications to engage and retain targeted B2B customers, such as weekly newsletters, customer emails, and social media content via Hootsuite Amplify. 
• Create and implement integrated multi-channel travel trade media marketing plans that promote routes/network, product, and brand marketing campaigns for travel trade and other external B2B audiences as needed, working with the Air Canada Creative Studio and agency resources, as needed. 
• Collaborate with members of the Global Sales team to create and distribute sales collateral and promotional materials (such as flat-sheets, brochures, presentations, etc.) that promote routes, network, product, for travel trade and other external B2B audiences for use by Air Canada Global Sales at customer meetings, events, conferences, etc. 
• Support the Sales Program Management team with travel agent engagement tactics, such as development of landing pages, e-commerce updates, promotional plans, or execution of customer contests, as well as optimizing digital presence on the Air Canada Agent Portal 
• Work with the Manager, Events, to provide content support for conferences and events, and create customer communications for customer events such as invitations, landing pages, and post event follow-ups. 
• Write, adapt and develop B2B content based on business and commercial inputs from various internal stakeholders (Global Sales, Corp Comm, Brand, etc) for distribution through owned and paid channels. 
• Manage Integrated B2B Marketing calendar, working with cross-functional team members to keep it updated with all ongoing marketing and sales activations across our B2B channels, and that it aligns with all communications objectives 
• Follow established processes and timelines to work with internal teams to deliver projects on time and on brand 
• Manage the day-to-day monitoring, planning, budgeting, and reporting on trade media spend, and make recommendations on tactics and approach, and contribute to annual planning and calendarization of campaigns. 
• Use your experience to troubleshoot and communicate as needed to ensure effective results 
• Be a subject-matter expert, information-resource to business units in Global Sales, building strong working relationships with internal and external partners. 
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities, and provide the Brand and Sales  teams with insights and strategic point of views. 
• Contribute to the achievement of corporate annual objectives and targets with integrity 
• Participate in the annual marketing sales communications planning process

Qualifications

• University degree in Communications, Marketing, or equivalent and 3-5 years of relevant experience 
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral), attention to detail with exceptional editing and writing skills, with an eye to continuous improvement and creativity 
• Possess an energetic and tenacious attitude  
• Flexible, takes initiative, values cooperation, and excels in building positive relationships, with a strong commitment to teamwork and accountability 
• Able to respond, influence and proactively create mutually acceptable solutions, always with Air Canada best interests in mind 
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, proven customer-centric orientation and ability to work with various internal stakeholder levels 
• Comfort in managing the marketing brief process and working with internal creative resources, helping manage the review, approval, and translation process 
• Proven organizational and prioritization skills with ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines 
• Ability to multi-task while at the same time never sacrificing quality 
• Willingness and flexibility to work outside of regular operating hours and travel from time to time as required 
• Good understanding of, and experience in airline industry (passenger environment, sales and marketing structures, methodologies, overall objectives and strategies), an asset 
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs Word, PowerPoint and Excel  
• Bilingual (English and French) an asset 

Conditions of Employment:

• Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest, at the time any offer of employment is made and seeking any required work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required is the sole responsibility of the candidates applying for this position.

Linguistic Requirements

Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates

The Communications Coordinator is an integral part of the Communications team within the Integrated Infrastructure Services Department, working collaboratively with team members to assist with the development and execution of communication plans and strategies. This role requires exceptional writing and editing skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to organize and prioritize tasks effectively. This position offers an exciting opportunity for growth and development in the field of communications within a vital municipal service sector.

What will you do?

• Assist in the development and implementation of integrated communications plans involving a range of activities and projects
• Draft and proof copy for news releases, public service announcements, backgrounder documents, collateral materials, newsletters, advertising copy, key messages, speaking notes, and other communications materials
• Generate story ideas, social media posts and media activities to advance the City’s strategic goals
• Develop engaging content for the City of Edmonton’s websites and digital channels
• Provide communications support for internal and external events
• Coordinate and facilitate messaging for media, and internal and external communications
• Liaise with internal colleagues, external suppliers and stakeholders
• Coordinate revision, approvals, production and distribution of communication materials (e.g., print, posters, leaflets, brochures, guides, newsletters, videos and advertisements) and liaise with suppliers and others to ensure products meet objectives and specifications, on time and within budget
• Achieve results with a commitment to a respectful and inclusive style
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications

• Completion of a two-year post-secondary diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English, or a related discipline
• Minimum of two years of experience in a designated communications, public relations, public affairs, public information or related position, ideally within a large complex organization

Skills required for success:

• Knowledge of public relations, corporate communications principles, and corporate marketing principles and techniques
• Ability to gather technical information from clients and translate it into accessible communications materials
• A proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver quality communication products and advice on time
• General knowledge of advertising, media, social media, video and design coordination, and print production
• Proven track record of building effective working relationships with marketing communications staff, clients and internal groups at all levels of an organization; demonstrated respectful and inclusive working style
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated experience creating formal business materials
• Experience and proficiency with contemporary computer technologies (e.g. Google Workspace such as Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms;  Adobe Suite, etc.)
• Willingness to listen, learn and lead with empathy and develop your Leadership Competencies
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion (https://bit.ly/3hd2d95)

Work Environment:

• Ability to work after hours or on-call as needed
• This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite as per the Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52
• 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

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 [email protected]. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits

Up to 1 Permanent full-time position available

Hours of Work: 40.00 hours per week, Monday-Friday  

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: $34.137 - $42.915 (Hourly); $71,278.060 - $89,606.520 (Annually)

Talent Acquisition Consultant: KA/JF

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Classification Title: Public Info Officer I - 8hrs
Posting Date: Jun 27, 2024
Closing Date: Jul 11, 2024 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-time
Union: CSU 52
Department: Integrated Infrastructure Services
Work Location(s): 11th Floor Edmonton Tower, 10111 104 Avenue Edmonton T5J 0J4

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have Bachelor’s degree
Experience: Candidates should have experience of 2 years to less than 3 years

Candidate Status:

• • Candidate must be a Canadian Citizen or temporary or permanent resident of Canada
  • Candidate must have legal authorization (Work Permit) to work in Canada

• If Candidates are unable to fulfill above mentioned requirements, don’t apply for the position

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to act as a spokesperson for an organization, answering both written and oral inquiries
• The candidates should be able to assist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters, and other materials while coordinating special publicity events and promotions
• The candidates should be able to develop and organize workshops, meetings, ceremonies, and other events for publicity, fundraising, and information purposes
• The candidates should be able to develop, implement, and evaluate communication strategies and programs, gathering, researching, and preparing communication material
• The candidates should be able to prepare and/or deliver educational, publicity, and information programs, materials, and sessions, as well as prepare or oversee the preparation of reports, briefs, speeches, presentations, website content, and press releases
• The candidates should be able to develop policies and conduct surveys, analyzing data on the buying habits and preferences of wholesale and retail consumers, and conduct analytical marketing studies

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your Resume) through the below-mentioned details

By email
[email protected]

We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic Sr. Marketing Product Specialist, to join our fast-paced team.  In this role, you will be responsible for driving the success of our go-to-market strategy through the development of marketing materials and content, bringing awareness and demand for our research intelligence, technology products and strategic advisory services. You will work closely with product developers and subject matter experts to produce effective content that aligns with marketing initiatives and drive results.  

A Day in The Life:

• Work with subject matter experts to develop marketing collateral such as product sales decks, brochures, case studies and content to target customer personas and improve funnel conversion rates.
• Work with design and web development teams to ensure that marketing programs are accurately reflected on our distribution channels, and that all required product collateral are fully in place.
• Execute strategic marketing programs that engage, educate, and retain customers, drive demand, and support revenue and business goals.
• Execute and support a broad range of activities, including events, webinars, content syndication, online advertising, email campaigns, and ad-hoc projects or initiatives as required.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of go-to-market strategies that are brand aligned and with consistent positioning across all content platforms.
• Conduct market research and conduct competitive analysis to identify market opportunities and differentiate our products.
• Track marketing performance metrics and provide regular reports to stakeholders, leveraging insights to optimize marketing efforts.

Are You The One?

• A bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, or equivalent relevant B2B work experience.
• In-depth understanding of digital marketing strategies and a strong background in content creation.
• Experience in social media marketing, leveraging data and analytics to identify market opportunities, optimize product performance, measure impact, and develop best practices.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing impactful solutions that address the needs and challenges of diverse projects, with a preference for experience in B2B marketing.
• Demonstrate exceptional skill in productizing content while consistently advocating for the product.
• Exceptional communication skills (oral and written), adept at engaging with stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership, to ensure alignment and drive project success.
• Excellent presentation, organization, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build solid relationships.
• Ability to prioritize, manage, and deliver results while remaining highly motivated and able to work against aggressive schedules.
• Highly collaborative individual with proven ability to work well and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Why Bond?
Joining us means being part of a team that lives by the mantra “Create Bonds.” We celebrate our collective drive, reward innovative thinking, and always maintain a focus on fostering relationships—both internally and with our clients.

Are you a talented communications professional with a keen interest in understanding complex topics like finance, business planning and procurement and sharing that knowledge with Edmontonians? Are you invested in our city and want to help show how we are managing public funds to deliver services for Edmontonians accountably, transparently and sustainably? If so, we invite you to join us as a Communications Advisor!

The City of Edmonton is looking for up to one creative, experienced and strategic communications professional to join the Financial and Corporate Services (FCS) Department. Financial and Corporate Services is the backbone of the City, providing support to the organization as it delivers 70 services and over 200 construction projects. This support includes managing the City’s finances, property tax collection process and real estate portfolio, and offering expertise in business performance, IT and tendering.

As a Communications Advisor for this department, you will join a high-performing team dedicated to helping Edmontonians understand how we deliver excellent value for their money. In this position, your strong writing skills will make complex information accessible for Edmontonians and City employees. You will take a strategic approach to plan and deliver communications  that achieve both the department’s and the City’s goals.  

What will you do?

• Collaborate with colleagues on the FCS team to develop and implement integrated communications, engagement and external relations plans
• Lead, develop, manage and implement integrated marketing and communications strategies and tactics for both external and internal audiences
• Collaborate with other communications, engagement and external relations teams across the organization to support the business needs of FCS and the City of Edmonton
• Identify emerging issues and provide timely advice, responsive issues management and effective strategies to mitigate risks to the organization’s reputation
• Manage media relations, plan and manage proactive and reactive media events, develop consistent messaging, coach spokespeople and serve as a spokesperson
• Work with both internal and external support services, such as designers, research companies and marketing agencies, to help create effective strategies to meet the business needs of the department
• Write news releases, public service announcements, media advisories, brochures, newsletters and other communications products
• Edit, develop and update online and 311 content for programs, projects and initiatives
• Use diverse communications tools and tactics, such as on-site video/photo captures and engaging posts for social media, to meet communications goals
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications

• A degree in communications, public relations or related discipline with a minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in a corporate communications, public relations or public affairs position; OR
• A diploma in communications, public relations or related discipline with four years of progressively responsible experience in a corporate communications, public relations or public affairs position

Assets: 

• Accreditation in the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) or Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) would be an asset
• Knowledge of City of Edmonton initiatives and programs related to infrastructure design and construction would be an asset

Skills required for success:

• Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills with extensive knowledge of communications practices, principles, and techniques and considerable background experience or knowledge or allied fields, such as advertising, creative services, audio and visual production, social media and content creation.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues at all levels of an organization, including senior leaders managing operational and policy/program areas, and contractors or consultants
• Superior issues identification, management and media relations skills
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Excellent project management and event planning skills
• Experience and proficiency with contemporary computer technologies (e.g., Google platform, Microsoft Word, Adobe suite, etc.)
• Ability to work after-hours work to provide media support at public events
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion (https://bit.ly/3hd2d95)

Work Environment:

• 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.

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 [email protected]. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits

Up to 1 permanent full-time position 

Hours of Work: 33.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary Range: $46.149 - $58.155 (Hourly) ; $81,303.000 - $102,454.570 (Annually)

Talent Acquisition Consultant: RM/MZ

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Classification Title: Public Information Officer II
Posting Date: Jun 18, 2024
Closing Date: July 2, 2024 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-time
Union: CSU 52
Department: Financial and Corporate Services
Work Location(s): Chancery Hall, 5th Floor, 3 Sir Winston Churchill Square Edmonton T5J 2C3

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have Bachelor’s degree
Experience: Candidates should have experience of 1 to less than 2 years

Location: #5, 3850 19 ST NE, Calgary, AB T2E 6V2

Candidate Status:

• • Candidate must be a Canadian Citizen or temporary or permanent resident of Canada
  • Candidate must have legal authorization (Work Permit) to work in Canada

• If Candidates are unable to fulfill above mentioned requirements, don’t apply for the position

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to train and supervise staff, act as a spokesperson for an organization, and advise clients on advertising or sales promotion strategies
• The candidates should be able to answer written and oral inquiries, assist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters, and other material, and coordinate special publicity events and promotions
• The candidates should be able to conduct public opinion and attitude surveys, develop and organize workshops, meetings, ceremonies, and other events for publicity, fundraising, and information purposes, and develop, implement, and evaluate communication strategies and programs
• The candidates should be able to gather, research, and prepare communications material, initiate and maintain contact with the media, and prepare and/or deliver educational, publicity, and information programs, materials, and sessions
• The candidates should be able to prepare or oversee the preparation of reports, briefs, bibliographies, speeches, presentations, website content, and press releases, as well as prepare sports, literary, performance, or other contracts

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your Resume) through the below-mentioned details

By email
[email protected]

We are seeking a dynamic and charismatic FT Announcer to join SONiC 1029 as a part of the cast on the top-rated Garner Andrews Show in Edmonton, AB. This role requires a passion for current events, music, and community engagement, along with excellent communication skills and a captivating on-air presence. 
 

What you will do: 

• Prepare on-brand, entertaining and demographic appropriate content for on-air and online.   

• Host, write, and produce “5 Things You Need to Know” news segments at 6am, 7am and 8am.  

• Deliver updated weather forecasts and traffic reports throughout the show.  

• Develop and prepare content for on-air segments, interviews, and features. 

• Conduct interviews with guests, celebrities, experts, and community members. 

• Manage social media platforms while on-air with original content.  

• Participate in promotional events, remote broadcasts, and station-sponsored activities. 

• Source and edit audio and produce and post daily podcast.  

• Source and edit audio and produce and upload daily “Best Of” show. 

• Source and edit audio for morning show imaging & production.    

• Voice track or cover other shifts as necessary 

• Execute any contesting and branded content     

• Perform commercial narration for production purposes as required 

• Other duties as assigned by the Content Director 
   

What you will bring:

• Degree in Broadcasting, Communications, Journalism, or related field (preferred).

• Previous experience in radio broadcasting, announcing, or hosting and ability to entertain an audience.

• Maintain a professional and engaging on-air persona, reflecting the station's brand and values. 

• Ability to communicate effectively in all settings (including in person, on the phone, on social media, etc.)

• A passion for music, entertainment, current events, and community engagement.

• Knowledge of broadcast equipment such as WideOrbit, Adobe Audition, and production techniques. 

• Superior organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

• Work closely with producers, engineers, and fellow on-air talent, to keep things running smoothly and ensure our broadcasts are top quality. 

Schedule: Full time
Shift: Day
Length of Contract: No Selection
Work Location: 5915 Gateway Boulevard (218), Edmonton, AB
Travel Requirements: None
Posting Category/Function: Broadcasting & On-Air Talent
Requisition ID: 309604