Job InformationJob Title: Assistant Communications Director Job Requisition ID: 74427Ministry: Executive CouncilLocation: EdmontonFull or Part-Time: Full TimeHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekPermanent/Temporary: PermanentScope: Open CompetitionClosing Date: August 14, 2025Classification: Manager Zone 2Salary: $3,339 - $4,493.32 bi-weekly ($87,147 - $117,275/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. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx.Executive Council works to ensure effective strategic planning and coordinated policy development and communications across government, engages Albertans and the broader global community, and promotes a vibrant and innovative public service.In addition to policy, protocol, communications and Cabinet functions, Executive Council includes Communications and Public Engagement (CPE). CPE is the Government of Alberta's full-service communications, public relations and marketing division. Its mandate is to enhance communications between Albertans and the Government of Alberta.CPE’s expert staff provide specialized services across the spectrum of communications including writing, social media, media relations, event coordination, issues management, crisis communications, digital communications, advertising, marketing, graphic design, public engagement and translation services.The department staffs the communications branches in all ministries of government along with a central operations department. For information about CPE, visit our website at https://www.alberta.ca/cpe.Role Responsibilities
The Assistant Communications Director is often considered the communications branch’s ‘air traffic controller’ - anticipating, assessing and adapting to changing priorities. If this sounds like you, then you could be the best fit for this role!You are responsible for the day-to-day planning and supervision of staff and activities within the communications branch, including coordinating and monitoring staff activities. You will also get the opportunity to act as the Director of Communications in their absenceUsing your proactive and well-developed consulting and relationship building skills, you will help the Director to plan, deliver and monitor communications projects. In addition, you will use your strong interpersonal and time management skills to:
Ensure standards are met and products are of high quality
Use excellent problem-solving skills
Lead and advise when consulting, writing and editing
Coordinate cross-ministry initiatives
Provide solid issues management advice and guidance
Manage or direct media relations activities
Align resources with the goals of program areas, the ministry and the Government of Alberta
Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.APS Competencies
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.This link will assist you with understanding competencies:https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.
Creative Problem Solving: Identifies ways to improve activities and results by doing something that may be new/different.
Drive for Results: Clarifies objectives and taps into various resources within the organization; ensuring that roles and contributions are clear.
Build Collaborative Environments: Engages others to think broadly about impacts of projects, brings differing perspectives together and encourages debate. Works with others to identify and remove barriers.
Develop Networks: Builds strong working relationships within their assigned ministry and across CPE
Qualifications
Requirements: A degree in a related field, such as communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, English, supplemented by four (4) years progressively responsible management and or communications experience.Assets:
Media relations
Excellent political acumen
Project management
Experience with systems work including building processes and tools for use in large organization
Management experience in coaching, developing, maintaining relations, leading, and motivating teams
Equivalencies (considered on the basis of):
1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
1 year of experience for 1 year of education.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standardsNotes
This posting is being used to fill the Assistant Communications Director position supporting the Ministry of Technology and Innovation. This competition may also be used for future vacancies at equal or lesser classifications within Communications and Public Engagement and across the Government of Alberta.Hours of Work: 36.25 per week
Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.Notes Continued
Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees:
Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca
Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
Leadership and mentorship programs
How To ApplyApplicants 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.Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.Closing StatementThis 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. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Annie Ostopowich at Annie.Ostopowich@gov.ab.ca.
