Calgary Economic Development is an opportunity-maker, helping to spark and fuel Calgary's growth. Our job is to connect people with resources that can help them grow their careers or businesses, thrive in new locations or markets, and feel at home in our community. We offer a wealth of information to help everyone succeed and we tirelessly promote Calgary, in Canada and around the world. We are exhilarated about our role in shaping and sharing Calgary's story and we're proud to be part of the energy.

Job Summary

As a part of Calgary Economic Development's Marketing & Communications team, the Communication Specialist serves as a strategic advisor who develops content with a compelling voice for CED on key initiatives including research studies, executive communications, and business development. The Communications Specialist will report to, and work closely with, our Director of Communications.

The Communications Specialist will be responsible for content creation, namely writing and editing content. This role also includes supporting media relations and social media as required.

This is a 14-Month Full-Time Contract.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Marketing & Communication team to understand, evaluate, develop and deliver effective communication plans.
• Write, edit, and upload content for key CED initiatives including research reports, executive communications, editorial/sponsored content and promotional materials
• Ensure corporate compliance with brand graphic and editorial standards, including CED's marketing and promotional materials, advertising, and electronic media.
• Act as a corporate and city brand ambassador within the organization and with Calgary's other promotional agencies; develops consistent approach and tools to maintain brand integrity.
• Build strong relationships with creative and digital agencies, internal and external partners.
• Support media relations and social media content delivery

Let's Talk About You

You are a communications generalist who not only develops programs to build awareness and engagement but can speak directly with some of our targeted audiences. You utilize a strategic approach, critical thinking, and strong problem-solving skills to arrive at creative and innovative marketing and communications solutions.

You are collaborative; a multitasker who can pivot to supporting CED events that promote Calgary's value proposition as the location of choice for people and business.

You have a passion for our city and are excited at the prospect of working on projects that build on the energy of our community.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations or Communications.

Experience

• Minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible experience in a directly related area during which professional capability has been clearly demonstrated.
• Experience working with business stakeholders, sponsors, and government officials.
• Experience writing for a variety of documents such as articles, news releases, presentations, and speeches.
• Experience dealing with creative and digital agencies, the media, social media, event planning and overall communication and marketing.
• Solid background in building, communicating, and implementing communications plans and exposure to corporate communications in a fast-paced environment.

Key Competencies

• Strategic approach, critical thinking, and strong problem-solving skills to arrive at creative and innovative marketing and communications solutions.
• Sound relationship building skills and demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with peers, other departments, and stakeholder groups.
• Extensive understanding of marketing and communications principles.
• Strategic sensibilities as it relates to content ideation and delivery.
• Solid writing experience, including - but not limited to – articles, long & short form, speeches, presentations, and press releases.
• Ability to engage with, pitch and build relationships with media & writers.
• Presentation development skills to create and deliver concise messages.
• Exceptional editing and proof-reading skills.
  
• Savvy social media skills.
• Detail focused and strong project, event, and budget management skills.
• High level technical knowledge with Windows XP, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with design applications like Photoshop, InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, Dreamweaver, and using CMS systems like Drupal is considered an asset.

What's In It For You?

CED offers more than a competitive base salary to our employees. We have a comprehensive benefit plan that includes 100% employer paid benefit premiums, RRSP's, a health care spending account, and a generous vacation and flex time policy. We are committed to our employee's mental health and offer resilience training with Headversity, free counselling with an EAP program, in addition to paramedical coverage through our medical benefits plan.

CED encourages and supports life-long learning and professional development. Employees are encouraged to access up to $2500 per year of funded professional development training opportunities. If you are looking for purpose driven work and are interested in joining us on our mission to diversify Calgary's economy, we invite you to apply.

EDI Commitment Statement:

Calgary Economic Development celebrates diversity and is committed to advancing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). Through EDI, we create a path to success for all our employees, where they have equal opportunity for advancement, have the voice to contribute to our collective growth and development and work in an inclusive environment.

We strongly believe in accessibility in the work we do and welcome requests to make the hiring process as accessible as possible. Accommodations are available for candidates on request during

all aspects of the selection process. Please advise at any point and we will do our best to work with you to meet your needs.

Calgary Economic Development adheres to the Alberta Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples and persons of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions. Please be aware that Calgary Economic Development is committed to having a safe work environment.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume in confidence to: calgaryeconomic.bamboohr.com/careers by 4:00pm, May 3, 2024.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.