Communications Advisor, Projects

Job Information
Job Title: Communications Advisor
Job Requisition ID: 88824
Ministry: Executive Council
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full-time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: November 19, 2026
Classification: Program Services 4
Salary: $3,148.20 to $4,126.82 bi-weekly ($82,168 - $107,710/year)

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding career opportunities.

Communications and Public Engagement (CPE) is the Government of Alberta’s full-service communications, public relations and marketing department.

CPE provides planning, execution and measurement of all communications efforts. Its expert staff provide specialized services across the spectrum of communications and marketing from research, design, writing and social media to event coordination, issues management, digital communications, advertising and public engagement.

The agency staffs the internal and external communications functions in all departments of government, with a mandate of building public trust and connecting with Albertans in meaningful ways.

Role Responsibilities

Communications and Public Engagement (CPE)is seeking a dynamic Communications Advisor with public relations skills, strong strategic and critical thinking abilities, and experience managing complex communications projects. Reporting to the Assistant Director, Project Management (AD, PM), the Communications Advisor, Strategic Projects has responsibility for leading and overseeing the coordination of large-scale, multi-ministerial, cross-functional communications projects across government.

Core responsibilities of the position will include:

• Providing strategic project coordination for the planning and delivery of multi-ministerial, multi-functional, CPE activities across government, including:

• • Working with clients to identify communications goals, target audiences, and strategies to inform project plans and creative briefs.
  • Providing communications and project management advice to ensure CPE products and services are effective and meet high standards for government communications.
  • Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in project management by advising the AD, PM on any new, emerging and innovative technologies for project management.
  • Developing and demonstrating an in-depth understanding of the services offered by CPE and the teams responsible for each service.
    
    

• Collaborating and providing comprehensive updates to managers and stakeholders by:

• • Proactively monitoring, assessing, and reporting on the daily progress of projects.
  • Informing on the progress of the project and any significant developments, changes or risks.
  • Delivering detailed, actionable updates to managers or other stakeholders.
    
    

• Supporting and optimizing project management tools and workflows for CPE activities by:

• • Providing strategic oversight of reporting and tracking assigned projects into the central CPE projects tracking system.
  • Contributing to the development of project management guidelines and processes for CPE and ensuring adherence.
  • Ensuring effective execution of projects is completed on time and within the approved budget.
  • Ensuring adherence to standards and processes for CPE initiatives and activities and ensuring all CPE staff are trained and familiar with the over-arching project management structure and tools.

The Job Description is provided for further details on this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

Agility - Ability to anticipate, assess and readily adapt to changing situations/environments.

Drive for Results - Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders.

Develop Self and Others - Committed to lifelong learning and the desire to invest in the development of the long-term capability of yourself and others.

Build Collaborative Environments - Leading and contributing to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.

Develop Networks - Proactively develop networks, connect and build trust in relationships with different stakeholders.

Systems Thinking - Ability to know how your work will impact.

Creative Problem Solving - Ability to assess options and implications, engage different perspectives and create strategic solutions for communications challenges.

Qualifications

Minimum Recruitment Standards

University degree or diploma in project management, communications/public relations or systems/business analysis focus or a related field, supplemented by 4 years progressively responsible related experience.

Equivalencies: Considered on the basis of:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education

Assets:

• Certification in Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Proven knowledge and experience in project management tools and methodologies
• Extensive knowledge of marketing and communications planning, implementation and measurement
• Strong leadership, agility, strategic thinking, issues management and communications skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects
• Strong political acumen

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

This posting is for one (1) full time, permanent position.

Hours of work: 36.25 hours/week, on-site in an office in Edmonton.

Selected candidates will be asked to complete a written assignment.

Please ensure your resume highlights how your previous work experience is related to the qualifications and requirements for this position. Please clearly state the employment dates on your resume with the month and the year.

For employment: Please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time or full-time. Example: Receptionist, Jan 2018 - June 2021, Part-time (three 8-hour shifts/week).

Other information:

This competition may be used to fill current and future vacancies at equal or lesser classifications across the Government of Alberta. Final candidates for this position will be required to undergo a security screening.

Final candidates may be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC).

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what we have to offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information.
• Professional learning and development.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
  
  

How To Apply

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Candidates are required to apply online. Please see Job Application Resources for more information.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.

It is also recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Annie Ostopowich at [email protected].