Public Safety Communications Strategist

Government of Alberta; Alberta; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of Alberta is seeking a Communications Specialist for the Alberta Sheriffs Police Service. The role delivers clear, strategic communications to support ASPS priorities and public understanding of its role in community safety.

It involves writing, digital and multimedia products, issues management, and media relations. The successful candidate will lead in communications planning, collaborate with internal teams and partners, and respond to inquiries with professional and empathetic

Qualifications

• University graduation in communications, public relations, journalism or related field.
• Minimum four (4) years progressively responsible experience in a designated public relations, public affairs, or public information position.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, edit, and coordinate communications products (news releases, web content, speeches, briefing materials, issues management).
• Lead media relations for assigned portfolios, including responding to inquiries and coordinating interviews.
• Support issues management and crisis communications by monitoring media and public sentiment and developing messaging.
• Conduct environmental scans to inform strategies and analyze media coverage and stakeholder perspectives.
• Develop and coordinate digital content for ASPS internet, intranet, and social media in line with standards and goals.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners, serve as a spokesperson when required, and provide after-hours on-call support.
• Assist with drafting and coordinating internal communications for clear messaging.

Skills

Communications planning

Media relations

Stakeholder management

Crisis communications

Strong writing

Education

University graduation in communications/public relations/journalism

Job description

Government of Alberta is seeking a Communications Specialist for the Alberta Sheriffs Police Service. The role delivers clear, strategic communications to support ASPS priorities and public understanding of its role in community safety.

It involves writing, digital and multimedia products, issues management, and media relations. The successful candidate will lead in communications planning, collaborate with internal teams and partners, and respond to inquiries with professional and empathetic