Communications and Marketing Assistant (Term)

City of Lloydminster; City of Lloydminster; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lloydminster in Lloydminster, AB is seeking a Communications and Marketing Assistant to support the Communications team. The role covers website administration, drafting staff communications, and basic clerical tasks.

You will participate in large-scale projects and may contribute ideas during planning and creative development. Reporting to the Director of Communications, the position is on-site, full-time, for approximately 12 months, with a closing date of 2026-10-27.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary certificate in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Journalism or related field.
• Minimum two years of full-time experience in a related field preferred.
• Strong MS Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Excellent organization and time-management skills.
• Experience with copy editing (Canadian Press style) is an asset.
• Effective written and verbal communication with all staff and external partners.
• Able to maintain ethics and confidentiality; self-motivated to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update City websites (internal and external).
• Compile weekly staff newsletters and internal communications.
• Assist Communications team in project planning and execution.
• Procure goods and services as requested; process invoices.
• Provide administrative support to the Director of Communications.
• Other related duties as required.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Time management

Copy editing

Independent work

Driver's license

Education

Post-secondary certificate in Business Administration/Marketing/Communications/Journalism

Job description

Job Details

Posting Details

• Posted on October 15, 2026
• On-site
• Rate : $27.96 CAD per hour
• Pay or shift range: $27.96 CAD to $30.71 CAD
• Communications
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: COMMU001047

Locations

Showing 1 location Lloydminster, AB T9V0W2, CAN

Description

Term of Employment

Approximately 12 months

Article 13.05 c) Should an internal applicant be awarded the term position they shall revert to their former position at the expiration of the leave.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Communications, the Communications and Marketing Assistant supports the Communications team in delivering high-quality services to internal and external clients. The Assistant role includes website administration, composition of staff communications materials and mixed clerical tasks. The Assistant is expected to actively participate in large-scale Communications projects and will have opportunity to provide input on creative development and project planning.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the City’s internal and external websites
• Compiling weekly staff newsletter and other internal communications
• Supporting Communications team members in project planning and execution
• Procuring goods and services, as requested
• Processing invoices and other financial documents
• Administrative support to the Director of Communications

Other

• Other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary certificate, in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Journalism or a related field from a recognized institution is required.
• Minimum two years of full-time experience in a related field is preferred.
• Strong computer skills in areas such as Microsoft Suite including: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel
• Exceptional organization and time-management skills.
• Experience in copy editing (Canadian Press style) is an asset.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to converse both verbally and in written correspondence with all levels of staff, and all external stakeholders or partners. Be clear and concise while providing relevant information in person, over the phone or email.
• Ability to maintain a high standard of ethics and confidentiality.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Basic knowledge of graphic design is an asset.
• A valid Class 5 Driver’s License registered in Alberta or Saskatchewan with an acceptable Driver’s Abstract is required. This position may be required to operate a personal or municipal vehicle for business purposes.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check.
• Successful applicant must provide proof of qualifications.
• Applicants with international education will be required to include an Academic Assessment from the appropriate governing body.

Job Demands

Physical Demands

• Sitting (8 hours)
• Comfortability sharing a workspace with other team members.

Mental Demands

• Conflict resolution
• Decision Making
• Problem Solving
• Reading/Writing
• Interpreting Data

Working Conditions

This position is office based with the occasional requirement to work offsite. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with the occasional requirement to work outside these standard hours. This position usually is office based. This position may be exposed to tight timelines and turnaround time.

Compensation: In Scope Band 3 (Subject to CUPE 1015 Agreement)

Closing Date: October 27, 2026