Communications Officer - Communications - Education Centre

Rocky View Schools (RVS); Airdrie; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid (one day remote)

3 weeks vacation pro-rated

11 Earned Days pro-rated

Extended Health & Dental

Wellness & Spending Account

RRSP & Pension Plan

Professional development

Job summary

Rocky View Schools (RVS) in Alberta is seeking a Communications Officer to deliver internal and external communications in support of district goals. This continuing, full-time role (35 hours/week) is based at the Education Centre in Airdrie and begins October 30, 2026.

The officer will craft messaging, monitor media, prepare newsletters, support events and manage websites and communications plans. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in communications and at least three years of related

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communication with specialization in journalism, public relations or related field.
• Minimum of three years’ related experience in communications.
• Previous experience within a school division is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assists with planning, initiating, implementing and evaluating internal and external communication programs.
• Researches, writes and edits a broad range of internal and external communications materials and content.
• Contributes to ongoing review and update of internal and corporate websites for quality and accuracy.
• Provides team/client counsel to understand communications objectives and recommend approaches.
• Assists with team member training on communications platforms and technologies.
• Builds and maintains effective relationships with RVS staff.
• Supports Executive and Board members on communications with Director support.
• Participates in crisis response as required.
• Attends meetings to take minutes and develop messaging.
• Liaises with external agencies, partners, vendors, media, etc.
• Provides event support for RVS events.
• Prepares and updates key media contact lists.
• Supports daily media monitoring and research for RVS stories.
• Supports community engagement plans, data collection and analysis.
• Models professionalism and discretion; embraces emerging technologies.
• Engages in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Public relations

Event planning

Project management

Writing & editing

Graphic content creation

SharePoint

Office 365

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communication

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

Office 365

Job description

Company Overview

As a rapidly growing school division in Alberta, Rocky View Schools (RVS) supports the educational needs of more than29,600students from Kindergarten to Grade 12in 53 schoolsto ensure they learn, belong and succeed.

RVS issituated on the traditional territories of the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta including the Siksikaitsitapi (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, Amskapi Pikuni), the Tsuutina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations (Bearspaw, Chiniki, Goodstoney), and the Rocky View Métis District.

Our team is committed to creating positive, safe and inclusive environments for students to learn and for staff to work together. RVS encourages applications from individuals who can help shape and embody our core values of Leadership, People, Community and Innovation, and support our vision that RVS is a world-class learning organization where all students achieve their absolute best.

The Opportunity

RVS invites applications for acontinuing, full-time (35 hrs/ wk )Communications Officer position startingOctober 30, 2026 at theEducation Centre located in Airdrie, Alberta.

The Communications Officer is responsible for delivering a range of internal and external communications functions, products and services developed to support Rocky View Schools’ (RVS) goals and objectives.

The Communications Officer creates messaging, conducts media monitoring, prepares division newsletters, provides event support, website support, and executes communications plans.

Responsibilities Include

• Assists with planning, initiating, implementing and evaluating internal and external communication programs
• Researches, writes and edits a broad range of internal and external communications materials and content
• Contributes to the ongoing review and update of both the internal and corporate websites to ensure quality and accuracy of information
• Provides team/client counsel to understand communications objectives and make recommendations on approaches and communications strategies
• Assists with team member training needs on communications platforms and technologies
• Builds and maintains highly effective relationships with RVS staff
• Supports Executive and Board members on communications approaches with support from the Director
• Participates in crisis response as required
• Attends various meetings to take meeting minutes/highlights and develop related messaging
• Liaises with external agencies, partners, vendors, media, etc.
• Provides a range of event support on a variety of RVS events
• Prepares and updates key contact lists for media, government and other audiences
• Supports daily media monitoring and other research to track for RVS stories, relevant issues and perceptions
• Support community engagement plans, tools, data collection and analysis and communication
• Demonstrates and models a genuine appreciation for, and understanding of, protocol, discretion, and professionalism in RVS
• Embraces and models the use of contemporary and emerging technologies within RVS
• Engages in professional development on an ongoing basis

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in communication, with specialization in journalism, public relations or related field
• Minimum of three years’ related experience in communications
• Previous experience within a school division would be considered an asset
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated skills in interpersonal communication and public relations
• Sound judgement and decision-making ability
• Demonstrated event planning and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Experience creating digital communications assets, including graphics, presentations, infographics, video and/or social media content
• Proficient writing and editing skills
• Ability to successfully work in a team environment as well as independently with minimal supervision
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and web-based applications
• Experience with SharePoint and Office 365

Rocky View Schools Benefits

• 3 weeks' vacation pro-rated based on start date
• 11 Earned Days pro-rated based on start date
• Hybrid (one day a week, working remotely) with supervisor approval
• Benefits Plan (Extended Health, Dental, Wellness & Spending Account, Tax Free Savings Account and Registered Retirement Savings Plan)
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Professional development and training opportunities

Pre-employment Requirements

• The successful candidate must submita current Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check within 30 days of the start of your employment
• Proof of qualifications/education as required by the position including WES/IQAS evaluation documents for completed education outside of Canada.
• Applicants must provide a professional letter of reference, attached to the job application, from their most recent supervisor, relevant to the job opportunity, written on company letterhead, signed and dated within the past 18 months; or a list of updated references of a current/recent supervisor on your application.

We appreciate and consider all applications; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be contacted via email or by phone for an interview. Please ensure your online profile information is up to date so there is no delay in contacting you.