Communications Consultant, ACTT

Alberta Medical Association (AMA); Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 86,000 - 113,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent health association is seeking a Communications Consultant to join their team. This role involves planning and implementing communications strategies, providing advice to various stakeholders, and managing projects to support priority deliverables. The ideal candidate has at least five years of relevant experience, excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of the Alberta healthcare system. This temporary position offers a hybrid work arrangement based from Edmonton or Calgary.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years experience in a corporate or not-for-profit communications environment.
• Experience in dealing with sensitive issues proactively in urgent situations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement communications for internal and external audiences.
• Develop and execute strategic communications tactics to support ACTT deliverables.
• Manage communications projects for ACTT.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Utilizes active listening skills

Strong work ethic and interpersonal skills

Strong team player

Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Education

Graduate degree in communications or public relations

Job description

Overview

The Alberta Medical Association (AMA) is seeking a Communications Consultant, ACTT to join the Accelerating Change Transformation Team (ACTT). This is a temporary position until March 31, 2026, with a potential extension.

Pay range

Base pay range: CA$86,246.00 / yr – CA$112,121.00 / yr. The pay range is provided by AMA. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Work arrangement

The AMA supports a hybrid work environment. The successful candidate will be based out of Edmonton or Calgary and may work from home, with in-person attendance required as necessary. Regular travel throughout Alberta is required to attend meetings with physicians and government representatives.

Team overview

The Advocacy & Engagement team serves as internal consultants, helping AMA achieve its strategic and business objectives. Our areas of expertise include strategic communication planning, writing, design, publication management, digital communications and social media, website design and management, environmental scanning and event coordination.

Part of the Advocacy & Engagement team supports the ACTT grant deliverables and does not participate in advocacy efforts. ACTT is an AMA physician benefit program that supports physicians to create a high performing health system.

Position overview

The Communications Consultant plays a senior-level strategic role in planning and implementing communications for internal and external audiences. The consultant provides communications advice to staff in AMA branches, programs and external multi-stakeholder audiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Works autonomously & in collaboration with the ACTT Leadership team while HR reporting to the Director, Member Engagement
• Plays a senior-level strategic role in planning and implementing two-way communication for AMA-ACTT (boundary spanner)
• Develops and executes strategic communications tactics to support ACTT priority deliverables
• Provides strategic communication advice to in-house, initiative-driven teams and committees (expert prescriber role : acknowledged, informed, qualified to provide advice)
• Provides strategic communication advice to external multi-stakeholder projects (upholds AMA interests)
• Manages communications projects for ACTT
• Handles calls / queries from team and physician members relating to ACTT matters; monitors and identifies opportunities and threats, notifies and / or provides advice to management accordingly
• Environmental scanning in development of communications deliverables

Education and Experience

• Graduate of a college or university program in communications or public relations.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in a corporate or not-for-profit communications environment.
• Experience should reflect measured results in successively more responsible projects and positions and the ability to deal with sensitive issues proactively in urgent situations.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to tailor complex technical information for various audiences.
• Utilizes active listening skills, ensuring full understanding of complex situations across diverse audiences.
• Strong work ethic and interpersonal skills.
• Strong team player with motivation to complete tasks.
• Ability to coach other team members and bring out their best skills and abilities.
• Capable of juggling multiple complex projects that evolve over time.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Ability to develop creative solutions to complex situations.
• Builds commitment through collaboration, consultation, and consideration of colleagues and partner impact.
• Strong understanding of the complexities of the Alberta healthcare system.

How to apply

To apply, please submit a cover letter and résumé through our application system on our careers page at https://apps.albertadoctors.org/app/forms/hr/Detail.aspx?ID=145 in confidence. This role will remain open until 11:59pm on September 4, 2025. Please note that only applications received through our online tool will be accepted.

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Temporary
• Job function: Public Relations
• Industry: Public Health