Strategic Communications Lead

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo; Fort McMurray; Hybrid; CAD 118,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo in Fort McMurray is seeking a Strategist to lead communications and engagement across municipal departments. You will develop and measure public awareness of Strategic Plan goals, manage official communications, stakeholder relations, and community outreach initiatives.

Responsibilities include advising on issues management and crisis communications, producing messaging and briefing materials, coordinating engagement sessions, and supporting the Emergency

Qualifications

• Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Political Science or related discipline is required.
• ICS/Incident Command System training is desired (or training provided).
• Experience in public sector communications and stakeholder relations is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement internal and external communications and engagement plans.
• Advise municipal departments on communication and public participation strategies.
• Coordinate media relations, messaging, and public information.
• Support emergency operations centre activities as needed.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Media relations

Public speaking

Social media

Public engagement

Issues management

Policy communication

Intergovernmental relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

Job description

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo in Fort McMurray is seeking a Strategist to lead communications and engagement across municipal departments. You will develop and measure public awareness of Strategic Plan goals, manage official communications, stakeholder relations, and community outreach initiatives.

Responsibilities include advising on issues management and crisis communications, producing messaging and briefing materials, coordinating engagement sessions, and supporting the Emergency