Communications Advisor

The City of Edmonton is seeking a talented communications professional with a keen interest in tackling complex projects to plan for Edmonton today and the future. You have a knack for sparking public interest in future-focused ideas and plans by breaking down complex concepts in a way that Edmontonians will understand easily. The City’s Urban Planning and Economy (UPE) Department is recruiting a Communications Advisor to lead communications activities that support the City’s business goals. Urban Planning and Economy is a forward-looking department that plans, promotes and advocates change that moves this city towards the Edmonton envisioned by the residents we serve. The Communications Advisor will lead communications strategies to tell the story of how UPE is planning for our growing city and how the City is preparing for the day when two million people call Edmonton home. The position will also lead communications activities to support the extensive public engagement we undertake as we plan for that growth. What will you do? - Develop and implement communications and marketing strategies for projects, programs, initiatives and public engagement activities - Identify opportunities to tell the City’s story around how we are planning and managing Edmonton’s growth - Maintain an understanding of City Council and corporate priorities - Maintain awareness of policies, programs and legislation from other orders of government - Identify emerging issues, provide timely advice and implement effective issues management strategies - Manage media relations, lead media events and monitor media activities, including supporting/coaching UPE spokespeople in preparing for media interactions. Alternatively, serve as spokesperson, as appropriate - Review reports for City Council and prepare plans and messaging related to the public release of reports, when needed - Lead marketing, creative/design, advertising and videography projects in collaboration with internal City teams and external contractors - Write content to use in communications materials including news releases, newsletters, social media plans, videos, advertising, printed materials, 311 scripts and the City’s website - Other related duties, as required