Communications Officer (Temporary 12-month contract)

Scikonnect; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Communications Officer for a temporary 12-month contract. This role involves contributing to strategic communication initiatives and project management, enhancing CPA Alberta's outreach effectively. Candidates should have a strong background in communications with proven skills in writing, editing, and relationship management. The position offers hybrid working opportunities, enabling flexibility while engaging in impactful projects.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a communication-related field is required.
• Experience with communication plans and digital/print initiatives needed.
• Develop content for diverse communication needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute communication plans and strategies.
• Create and edit content for various platforms.
• Support communications for CPA Alberta events and programs.

Skills

Excellent writing

Editing

Proofreading

Interpersonal communication

Relationship management

Organizational skills

Strategic planning

Implementation skills

Education

Post-secondary degree/diploma in communications, marketing, business, public relations, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Communications Officer (Temporary 12-month contract)

The Communications Officer will be part of the team responsible for providing general support to CPA Alberta’s communications priorities. The position will be responsible for communications planning, project management, content development, and other communications activities as required. This role reports to the Manager, Communications.

CPA Alberta has offices in Edmonton and Calgary and provides hybrid Telecommuting opportunities (working from home a maximum of 3 days a week).

Further information on the benefits of working with CPA Alberta can be found on our website here .

Please note this is a 12-month contract position.

What you bring

• Post-secondary degree/diploma in communications, marketing, business, public relations, English, or related field
• Experience in developing communication plans, contributing to digital and print communications initiatives, and crafting targeted messages
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Effective interpersonal, communication, and relationship management skills
• Proven organizational, strategic, planning, and implementation skills
• Proficiency working with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams

What you will be doing

• Developing and executing communications plans and strategies, including collaborating with stakeholders (internal and external) and building relationships
• Creating and/or editing content for CPA Alberta initiatives, including:
  • Articles and blog posts for online and print
  • Digital content, including web copy and social media posts
  • Speaking notes
  • Various communications materials, including brochures and advertisements
• Supporting the development, coordination, and implementation of promotions and communications for CPA Alberta conferences, events, and programs
• Providing communications support for other CPA Alberta projects as directed
• Other duties as required

Why CPA Alberta

CPA Alberta is the professional regulatory organization representing Alberta’s approximately 30,000 Chartered Professional Accountants (CPAs). Alberta’s CPAs are among the more than 200,000 Canadian CPAs who provide financial and management expertise across the country and around the world, at every level and in every sector. CPA Alberta’s legislated mandate is to protect the interest of the public, protect the integrity of the profession, promote and increase the competence of Alberta CPAs, and regulate the conduct of Alberta CPAs.

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