communications specialist

Government of Canada - Western; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A role within the Government of Canada focusing on communication strategy development and implementation. The successful candidate will manage written communication tasks, supervise staff, and conduct public surveys while ensuring client-focused outcomes. A certificate or diploma from a college program is required, along with relevant experience.

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 promotional materials

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Initiative

Organized

Quick learner

Education

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

Equivalence of experience

Job description

Overview

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 & Tasks

• 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 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 other communications materials

Additional Information - Personal Suitability

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