Strategic Coordinator, Cybersecurity

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; Remote; CAD 71,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Strategic Coordinator in Cybersecurity, where you'll play a vital role in enhancing Alberta's digital security landscape. In this full-time position, you will leverage your exceptional communication skills to develop strategic plans and products that engage the public and meet the needs of the Government of Alberta. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, you'll work closely with various stakeholders to ensure effective communication and issue management. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the province's cybersecurity efforts while working in a supportive and inclusive environment that values diversity and creativity.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in public relations or communications roles.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic communication advice and develop communication products.
• Research, write, and edit various communication products for the ministry.

Skills

Public Relations

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Creative Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

University Degree in Business Administration

University Degree in Communications

University Degree in Journalism

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Information
Job Title: Strategic Coordinator, Cybersecurity
Job Requisition ID: 66525
Ministry: Technology and Innovation
Location: Edmonton (Remote)
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: February 19, 2025
Classification: Program Services 4 Market Adjustment
Salary: $2,757.39 - $3,604.17 bi-weekly ($71,967 - $94,068 / year)

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported.

The Cybersecurity Division oversees the security of all digital assets for the GoA. The division works collaboratively with ministries, public agencies, and external partners to strengthen Alberta’s overall cybersecurity posture, thereby safeguarding Albertans and promoting the province’s economic and social well-being.

Join Our Team as a Strategic Coordinator in Cybersecurity!
Are you ready to dive into an exciting and fast-paced environment? Are you curious about cybersecurity and want to play an active role in safeguarding our digital landscape and defending Alberta’s digital assets? Do you want to be part of a growing industry that's shaping the future?

If you answered "yes" to these questions, we want to hear from you! Apply now and become a key player in our Cybersecurity division.

Our Cybersecurity division is on the lookout for a dynamic Strategic Coordinator (PS4) with exceptional public relations skills and strong strategic and critical thinking abilities. In this role, you'll provide top-notch services and support to clients while collaborating closely with communications colleagues across the Ministry.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Provide strategic communication advice and develop products that meet public-facing and Ministry communications needs.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive communications plan for CyberAlberta.
• Research, write, and edit a variety of communications products, including speeches, key messages, annual reports, and digital content.
• Leverage social media and digital platforms to effectively reach and engage our audience. You'll also manage the branch's LinkedIn account.
• Use data and metrics to inform your communications planning and evaluate the success of initiatives.
• Apply creativity and innovation to tackle projects and solve complex problems.

As a Strategic Coordinator, you'll need to understand the goals and priorities of the Government of Alberta and how they align with ministry deliverables and stakeholder needs. Your proven relationship-building skills will be essential for developing networks and becoming a trusted advisor in areas such as issues management, communications planning, and event planning.

We are seeking someone who is highly motivated with strong communication and organizational skills. Your drive for results, combined with a passion for innovation and creativity, will empower you to deliver high-quality, strategic plans and products that captivate and engage our target audiences.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication tools to both formal and informal settings.
• Proactive issue identification and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively to resolve them.
• Experience in creating compelling visual presentations (slide decks) and leveraging graphic design tools to effectively convey ideas and information.
• Strong task and time management skills with exceptional ability to manage high volumes of time sensitive work.

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

Agility – You anticipate, adapt to, and embrace changing demands and priorities.

Creative Problem Solving – You evaluate options and implications to achieve desired outcomes and solutions as needed.

Drive for Results – You are driven to provide exceptional services to both internal and external stakeholders.

Build Collaborative Environments – You share valuable information about programs and their desired outcomes, and actively seek input to enhance them.

Qualifications

Required:

• A related university degree (e.g., Business Administration, Communications, Journalism, etc.), supplemented by at least four (4) years of related experience. Equivalencies may be considered.
• Related experience in issues management and/or writing and editing.

Assets:

• A background in writing, editing and/or reviewing government correspondence.
• Strong working knowledge of government/division initiatives, protocols, strategic direction and priorities.
• Experience creating visual presentations (slide decks) and leveraging graphic design tools (Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe InDesign).
• Strong technical skills in Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Visio)

Equivalencies are:

• A related two-year diploma and a minimum of six (6) years of related experience; a related one-year certificate and a minimum of seven (7) years of related experience; or a minimum of eight (8) years of related experience in lieu of formal education.
• This position is a permanent, full-time role with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday (8:15 am – 4:30 pm).
• Traveling will consist of less than 25% of the work schedule to attend a monthly in-person meeting in Edmonton.
• While this position is eligible for remote work, the successful candidate must reside in Alberta to work remotely.

Recruitment Process:

• Pre-employment checks will be conducted to assess candidates’ suitability. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, academic verification, etc.
• Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate.
• Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary.

How To Apply

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Resume:

For Employment Experience, please indicate duration of employment (month, year). Please specify employment status (i.e., Casual, part-time, or full-time) Ex: Youth Worker, Jan 2006 – June 2009, Part-time (three 8 hr. shifts/week)

For any Post-Secondary Education:

Please specify your major and length of program and the year you graduated.
Ex: Bachelor of Social Work, 4-year Degree (Graduated 2017)

Candidates are required to apply online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information.

Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Michelle Elliott at [e-mail].