Communications Advisor

Safety Codes Council; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 78,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial safety organization in Edmonton is seeking a Communications Advisor to lead communication strategies and create engaging content. The role demands 4–5 years of experience in professional communications, a relevant bachelor's degree, and strong writing skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, 100% employer-paid benefits, and a hybrid work model. The application is open until February 20, 2026, and will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Three weeks of vacation plus personal days

100% employer-paid health and dental coverage

Retirement savings plan with employer matching

Leadership and professional development opportunities

Monthly commuter allowance and home office allowance

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of progressively responsible experience in communications.
• Confidence supporting executive- and Board-facing communications.
• Experience contributing to communication planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead communication strategies and plans aligned with organizational priorities.
• Create engaging content for web, newsletters, and social media.
• Translate complex information into plain-language communications.

Skills

Professional communications experience

Writing and editing skills

Project coordination

Digital fluency

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Microsoft environment

Job description

Turn complex work into clear stories

At the Safety Codes Council, our work supports a strong, consistent safety system across Alberta. We’re looking for a Communications Advisor who enjoys turning complex information into clear, engaging stories and providing trusted advice that supports meaningful public‑sector work. This is an opportunity to make province‑wide impact while working in a collaborative, people‑first organization.

About the role

Reporting to the Manager, Communications, you’ll be a strategic communications partner to teams across the organization. You’ll lead communication planning, create high‑quality content, and support major Council initiatives through strong storytelling, sound judgment, and collaboration.

What you’ll do

• Lead or co‑develop communication strategies and plans aligned with organizational priorities
• Create clear, engaging written and visual content for web, intranet, newsletters, social media, presentations, and executive materials
• Translate complex or technical information into plain‑language communications
• Provide trusted communication advice, editing support, and quality assurance to leaders and teams
• Manage and optimize digital and internal communication channels, including web and social media
• Support projects, initiatives, and events by coordinating communication timelines and approvals
• Use analytics and insights to assess effectiveness and continuously improve communication approaches

What you bring

• Demonstrated proficiency in professional communications, typically gained through 4–5 years of progressively responsible experience
• A bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field (equivalencies considered)
• Strong writing, editing, and messaging skills for diverse internal and external audiences
• Confidence supporting executive‑and Board‑facing communications
• Experience contributing to communication planning aligned with organizational goals
• Strong project coordination skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Digital fluency, including social media, analytics tools, and content management systems (Microsoft environment)
• Sound judgment, attention to detail, and a high standard of quality and accuracy
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to build productive relationships across teams

Nice to have

• Experience with CP Style writing, photography, or video production
• Experience working in public sector, regulatory, or complex policy environments

What we offer

• Competitive base salary ($78,750–$102,900) aligned with your education and experience
• Three weeks of starting vacation plus personal days
• 100% employer‑paid health and dental coverage, plus an annual health & lifestyle spending account
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching
• Leadership and professional development opportunities
• Hybrid work model with a monthly commuter allowance and home office allowance
• Full‑time role (36.25 hours/week, Monday–Friday) with in‑office collaboration Wednesdays and Thursdays at our downtown Edmonton office

Apply

This opportunity is open until February 20, 2026, or until a suitable candidate is selected. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Join us to build a rewarding career and make an impact for Albertans.