Director, Communications (AE)

Posting Date: Sep 30, 2024

Location: Edmonton, AB

Company: Government of Alberta

Job Information
Job Title: Director, Communications (AE) 
Job Requisition ID: 63215
Ministry: Communications and Public Engagement
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: October 14, 2024
Classification: Senior Manager Zone 2
Salary: ​$4,274.26 to $ 5,427.68 bi-weekly ($111,558- $141,662 year)
 

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx
 

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

CPE’s expert staff provide specialized services across the spectrum of communications including writing, social media, media relations, event coordination, issues management, crisis communications, digital communications, advertising, marketing, graphic design, public engagement and translation services.

The department staffs the communications branches in all ministries of government along with a central operations department. For information about CPE, visit our website at https://www.alberta.ca/cpe.
 

Role Responsibilities

Leverage your extensive communications expertise and leadership skills by joining a dynamic team in Communications and Public Engagement (CPE). This public service opportunity offers you the autonomy to make an impact while being part of a collaborative network of skilled communications professionals. You’ll benefit from a supportive cross-government team and have the chance to contribute to significant government initiatives.

As the Director of Communications, you will work closely with the Deputy Minister’s Office, the Minister’s Office, and senior staff across the ministry, as well as with CPE and colleagues throughout the government. Your role will involve coordinating and collaborating on all projects with external communications components, and you will be a vital member of the ministry’s executive committee. While you’ll engage closely with the Minister’s Office staff, you will also remain an integral part of the Alberta Public Service.

Utilizing your strong relationship-building and problem-solving abilities, you will navigate competing demands and serve as a key resource in addressing multiple priorities. Your responsibilities will include:
 

  • Providing strategic, coordinated advice to the Minister, Deputy Minister, and executive team.
  • Developing and implementing comprehensive short- and long-term communications strategies.
  • Participating in policy and program planning.
  • Identifying and managing sensitive media and communications issues impacting the ministry.
  • Promoting public awareness of the ministry’s programs and policies.
  • Cultivating relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.


In addition to these duties, you will act as a professional coach and mentor for staff, overseeing administrative and human resource functions such as budgeting, performance management, training, and staff development. You will also support public engagement and public opinion initiatives, fostering a culture of growth and collaboration within your team.

Please click on this link to view the job description for 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.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf
 

  • Agility
  • Drive for Results
  • Develop Self and Others
  • Build Collaborative Environments
  • Develop Networks
  • Systems Thinking
  • Creative Problem Solving

Qualifications

Requirements:
 

  • University graduation in a related field, such as communications, public relations, journalism, English, supplemented by seven years progressively responsible management experience.


Equivalencies to be considered as below:
Directly related education or experience 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:

  • Master’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, English, or a related field of study.
  • Excellent political acumen.
  • Experience with systems work including building processes and tools for use in large organizations.
  • Management experience in coaching, developing, maintaining relations, leading, and motivating teams.


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

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

Hours of work are 36.25 hours per week.

The successful candidates will be evaluated on a combination of experience and education.

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.

Final candidates for this position will be required to undergo pre-employment checks.

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 the GoA has to offer to prospective employees:
 

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 for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.

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)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).

It is 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. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Annie Oa at Annie.Oa@gov.ab.ca.

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