Communications Representative

Canadian Association of Labour Media; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent labour organization in Edmonton is seeking a Temporary Union Labour Relations Officer. This role involves enhancing the union's digital presence, engaging with members, and managing multi-channel communications. The ideal candidate has a degree in Political Science or a related field, with at least 5 years of experience in a labour or communications role, alongside strong leadership and creativity. Join us to advocate for members and foster community connections.

Benefits

Benefits as per Collective Agreement

Vacation as per Collective Agreement

Pension as per Collective Agreement

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in labour union or communications role.
• Experience in implementing multi-channel campaigns.
• Understanding of membership-based organizations.

Responsibilities

• Enhance the digital presence of the union.
• Engage and communicate with workers through various channels.
• Develop capacity of local union staff in communication.

Skills

Communications skills

Engagement strategies

Social media management

Analytical Thinking

Leadership skills

Education

College or University degree in Political Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

WordPress CMS

Adobe Design Suite

CANVA

mass-texting platform

Job description

Overview

UFCW Local 401 is Alberta’s largest private sector union with more than 32,000 members working in diverse industries such as retail, food processing, beverage production, hospitality, gaming, and education. We are part of the 1.3‑million‑member United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, representing working people across North America.

Temporary Union Labour Relations Officer – Communications

Location: Edmonton Office. Duration: up to one year with possibility of extension.

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance the digital presence of the local union to support advocacy of current members and recruitment of new members.
• Engage and communicate with workers through all communication channels, including text messages, email, and answering chats and calls.
• Research new and innovative methods to engage workers.
• Grow the communications capacity of local union staff by involving different departments in the production and distribution of communications initiatives.
• Contribute to positive public relations of the local union with external stakeholders such as employers, decision‑makers, allied organizations, and the general public.
• Build capacity of membership to act as effective advocates and representatives of local union through strategic communications and messaging.
• Increase audience size and reach a greater number of members with local union messaging, mission, and values.
• Increase engagement with racialized workers, younger, women, BIPOC, 2SLGBTQ+, Gender Diverse, and differently abled union members.
• Demonstrate the success of our work to members, the public and external stakeholders.
• Make sure the public understands the work of our local union by being involved in community activities.
• Work effectively and respectfully with all departments, staff, Executive Staff, Officers, Board of Directors, and members.

Minimum Requirements

• College or University degree in Political Science, Communications, Advertising, Marketing, Labour Studies, or related field.
• 5 years combined experience with labour union, labour movement, allied movements or non‑profit, preferably in communications role.
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite, WordPress CMS, Adobe Design Suite, CANVA, mass‑texting platform (Hustle, etc.), social media management experience and skills.
• Experience developing and/or implementing and delivering multi‑channel campaigns for change.
• Experience engaging in investigative journalism considered an asset.
• Understanding and a membership‑based organization considered an asset.
• Advertising and marketing experience, both traditional and digital, considered an asset.

Ideal Candidate

• Leadership skills (leading others who are also in local union positions).
• Ability to navigate through complex relationships with staff and community organizations.
• Ability to self‑direct and demonstrate initiative within existing reporting structure.
• Organized and adaptable.
• Strategic, creative, and analytical thinking.
• Detail‑oriented.

Assets

• Analytical Thinking
• Creative Thinking
• Exceptional Communication
• Networking & Relationship Building
• Creative Problem Solving
• Advanced Interpersonal Relationship
• Membership Engagement
• Development & Continual Learning

Remuneration

Remuneration and terms and conditions of employment for this position are covered by a Collective Agreement. Benefits, vacation, and pension as per the Collective Agreement.

Submission Instructions

Please forward applications to UFCW Local 401 by email to [e-mail]. The posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Be sure to highlight any assets and qualifications that you will bring to this position. While we thank and appreciate all interested applicants, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.