Communications Coordinator

City Of Edmonton; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

La Ville d'Edmonton recherche un Communications Coordinator passionné pour rejoindre son équipe. Dans ce rôle, vous soutiendrez les initiatives de communication tout en collaborant avec divers partenaires internes et externes. Votre créativité sera essentielle pour façonner comment la Ville interagit avec ses communautés diversifiées, dans un environnement dynamique.

Qualifications

• Minimum de 2 ans d'expérience en relations publiques ou en affaires publiques.
• Expérience en rédaction de contenu pour divers supports.

Responsibilities

• Développer et mettre en œuvre des plans de communication et marketing.
• Coordonner les événements logistiques et initiatives communautaires.
• Rédiger des communiqués et du contenu pour les médias.

Skills

Communication

Gestion de projet

Rédaction

Education

Diplôme d'un collège ou d'un institut postsecondaire

Job description

Are you a passionate and driven communications professional looking to make a significant impact? The City of Edmonton's Community Services Department is seeking a Communications Coordinator to join our Communications & Engagement team. In this exciting role, you will play a key part in supporting branch, department, and corporate initiatives by implementing and coordinating integrated marketing and communications activities. You'll work collaboratively with various internal and external stakeholders, contributing to projects that shape how the City connects with its diverse communities. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to contribute your creativity to meaningful public service, we encourage you to apply!

What You Will Do

• Support the development and implementation of marketing and communication plans, including collateral or campaign materials, advertising and promotional campaigns, social media posts, videos, production requests, special events, media, publications, and educational material
• Shoot video and use video editing software
• Coordinate and facilitate messaging for media, issues, for both internal and external communications
• Coordinate timely and accurate responses to media inquiries and provide on-scene media relations support
• Provide research, liaison and support for marketing and communications planning
• Liaise with internal and external suppliers and stakeholders
• Draft and develop copy for news releases, public service announcements, backgrounder documents, collateral materials, newsletters, advertising copy, web and digital content, key messages, speaking notes, and other general writing assignments
• Coordinate revisions and approvals for copy/messaging materials
• Develop and execute event plans, collateral and educational material
• Coordinate event logistics and community initiatives/activities
• Lead and support volunteers or other event personnel for events
• Provide research, liaison and support for event planning. Including coordination and development of data collection and evaluation of events
• Develop and write social media posts, execute social media activities
• Develop, write and coordinate content for digital platforms and tools
• Develop copy for web and coordinate web approvals
• Coordinate production of collateral materials which involves liaising with designers, clients and more senior level team members and balancing the differing perspectives, while ensuring products are completed on time and on budget
• Coordinate fact-checking and the collection of information from various clients areas to support the creation of marketing and communications products

Qualifications

• Graduation from a 2-year college, accredited post-secondary institute, or technical institute program with coursework related to marketing, journalism, communications, or public relations
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a public relations, public affairs, or public information position

Opportunity Concept

• If candidates do not fully meet the above requirements, they may be considered at the opportunity concept level

Assets

• Experience working in the public sector or a large complex organisation
• Membership in IABC, CPRS or other related professional association
• Experience shooting and editing video

Skills required for success:

• A proven ability to deliver quality marketing communication products and advice on time
• Experience in delivering marketing communications materials
• Working knowledge of communications, marketing, advertising, media, social media, design coordination, event planning, and print production
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff at all levels and external client groups
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and competing deadlines
• Ability to gather technical information from clients to translate into marketing communications products
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
• )Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

Conditions of Employment:

• A valid driver's license for occasional travel to on-scene emergency events

Work Environment:

• The Communications Coordinator is expected to handle tight deadlines, manage client expectations, and prioritize workloads in consultation with supervisors

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [e-mail]. Learn more about our benefitshttps://bit.ly/COEbenefits

Up to 1 temporary full-time position for up to 11 months available

Hours of Work:33.75 hours per week or 40 hours per week. Monday-Friday.

Salary Range:

• 40 hours per week: $34.137 - $42.915 ( Hourly) $71,278.060 - $89,606.520 (Annually)
• 33.75 hours per week: $36.125- $45.414 (Hourly) $63,642.54 - $80,008.80 (Annually)

Salary ranges are in the process of being updated in accordance with the recently ratified collective agreement between the City and CSU 52 and will be forthcoming shortly.

Talent Acquisition Consultant: AG/VH

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.

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Classification Title: Public Information Officer I
Posting Date: Jun 16, 2025
Closing Date: June 30, 2025 11:59pm (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Temporary Full-time
Union: CSU 52
Department: Community Services
Work Location(s): 17th Floor Edmonton Tower, 10111 104 Avenue Edmonton T5J 0J4