communications specialist

Gateway Holistic Care Group; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway Holistic Care Group in Edmonton is seeking an on-site Communications Specialist to develop and implement communication strategies and programs. You will prepare reports, supervise staff, and assist in producing brochures, newsletters, and website content.

The role involves coordinating publicity events, conducting surveys, and researching communications material. Fluency in English and strong writing are essential for success in this dynamic organization.

Qualifications

• College diploma (1–2 years) or equivalent experience.
• On-site role with no remote option.
• Experience between 7 months and under 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Develop communication strategies.
• Implement communication strategies and programs.
• Prepare written material such as reports, briefs, website content.
• Supervise staff.
• Assist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters and other material.
• Coordinate special publicity events and promotions.
• Conduct public opinion and attitude surveys.
• Gather, research and prepare communications material.
• Conduct analytical marketing studies.
• Conduct social or economic surveys on local, regional, or international areas to assess development of potential and future trends.
• Develop portfolio of marketing materials.
• Conduct online marketing, E-commerce and Website promotions.
• Develop marketing strategies.
• Maintain and manage digital database.
• Write and edit press releases, newsletters and communications materials.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Efficient interpersonal skills

Initiative

Organized

Quick learner

Client focus

Education

College/CEGEP diploma (1–2 years)

Equivalent experience

Job description

Languages

• English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Develop communication strategies
• Implement communication strategies and programs
• Prepare written material such as reports, briefs, website content
• Supervise staff
• Assist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters and other material
• Co-ordinate special publicity events and promotions
• Conduct public opinion and attitude surveys
• Gather, research and prepare communications material
• Conduct analytical marketing studies
• Conduct social or economic surveys on local, regional, or international areas to assess development of potential and future trends
• Develop portfolio of marketing materials
• Conduct online marketing, E-commerce and Website promotions
• Develop marketing strategies
• Maintain and manage digital database
• Write and edit press releases, newsletter and communications materials

Additional information

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Organized
• Quick learner

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Supports for visible minorities

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities