Policy & Communication Consult
Apply NowCompany: Government of Alberta
Location: Calgary, AB T1Y 7M8
Description:
Job Information
Job Title: Policy & Communication Consult
Job Requisition ID: 69687
Ministry: Justice
Location: Edmonton or Calgary
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary (up to 18 months)
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: April 14, 2025
Classification: Program Services 4 Market Adjustment
Salary: $2,757.39 to $3,604.17 bi-weekly ($71,967.90 - $94,068.80/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
The Alberta Human Rights Commission works with Albertans to promote awareness of, and appreciation for, human rights and diversity. Its overall goal is to develop inclusive communities in which all Albertans can participate in the social, economic, and cultural life of the province without discrimination.
The Alberta Human Rights Act establishes the Alberta Human Rights Commission to carry out functions under the Act. The Commission is an independent Commission created by the Government of Alberta. The Commission has a two-fold mandate: to foster equality and to reduce discrimination. It fulfills this mandate through public education and community initiatives, resolution and settlement of complaints of discrimination, and human rights tribunal hearings.
Role Responsibilities
Are you seeking an opportunity to use your diverse skills and creativity in a role that contributes to advancing human rights in our province? We currently have one temporary position for our Policy and Communication Consultant role.
As a Policy and Communication Consultant with the Alberta Human Rights Commission, you are an expert communicator and will use your exceptional communication skills to drive the Commission's strategic communications efforts, leading initiatives to raise awareness of human rights and the Commission's programs and services. In addition, you will support the Commission's policy work, including providing strategic advice, drafting policy papers, and contributing to Alberta's reporting on international human rights conventions and treaties.
Communication and marketing responsibilities include:
Policy and research responsibilities include:
The ideal candidate will possess:
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.
Qualifications
Requirements:
Our ideal candidate will have the following assets:
In your cover letter, briefly summarize:
Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
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-standards.
Notes
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Location: This position will be located either in Edmonton or Calgary, Alberta. The location address is as follows:
This opportunity is for one (1), full time, temporary role for up to 18 months.
Written assessment may be a part of selection process.
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.
Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.
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.
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 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 Opeyemi Asama at Opeyemi.Asama@gov.ab.ca.
Job Title: Policy & Communication Consult
Job Requisition ID: 69687
Ministry: Justice
Location: Edmonton or Calgary
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary (up to 18 months)
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: April 14, 2025
Classification: Program Services 4 Market Adjustment
Salary: $2,757.39 to $3,604.17 bi-weekly ($71,967.90 - $94,068.80/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
The Alberta Human Rights Commission works with Albertans to promote awareness of, and appreciation for, human rights and diversity. Its overall goal is to develop inclusive communities in which all Albertans can participate in the social, economic, and cultural life of the province without discrimination.
The Alberta Human Rights Act establishes the Alberta Human Rights Commission to carry out functions under the Act. The Commission is an independent Commission created by the Government of Alberta. The Commission has a two-fold mandate: to foster equality and to reduce discrimination. It fulfills this mandate through public education and community initiatives, resolution and settlement of complaints of discrimination, and human rights tribunal hearings.
Role Responsibilities
Are you seeking an opportunity to use your diverse skills and creativity in a role that contributes to advancing human rights in our province? We currently have one temporary position for our Policy and Communication Consultant role.
As a Policy and Communication Consultant with the Alberta Human Rights Commission, you are an expert communicator and will use your exceptional communication skills to drive the Commission's strategic communications efforts, leading initiatives to raise awareness of human rights and the Commission's programs and services. In addition, you will support the Commission's policy work, including providing strategic advice, drafting policy papers, and contributing to Alberta's reporting on international human rights conventions and treaties.
Communication and marketing responsibilities include:
- Developing strategies for internal and external communications that support organizational goals and priorities
- Project management, including managing the Commission's strategic communications framework
- Promoting the Commission's programs and services
- Researching, writing, and editing diverse internal and external content for different audiences and channels that reflects the organization's voice. This includes writing, editing, and contributing content to public statements, speeches, responses to public inquiries, educational publications, briefings, the annual report, newsletter, and website
- Managing media relations, media monitoring, and risk/crisis communications
- Planning, developing, monitoring, and overseeing all social media content and channels, including designing graphics, creating content, and responding to comments and questions from the public
- Coordinating internal communications, including utilizing tools such as SharePoint online
- Providing communications support to CEE's policy, stakeholder engagement, and education programs, such as online learning, public workshops, and events
- Managing special projects
- Providing communications and marketing support to stakeholders for joint initiatives
- Coordinating marketing efforts, such as attendance at events, promotional items, and digital marketing
Policy and research responsibilities include:
- Providing input into Alberta's progress on international human rights conventions and treaties
- Policy analysis, including researching human rights issues, analyzing and reviewing policy options from other jurisdictions and organizations, and providing advice, recommendations, and policy options to senior leadership
- Drafting policy papers on current human rights issues and policy responses within the organization, and reviewing legislation/policy from other areas of the Alberta Government
- Issues management
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Strong working knowledge of communications strategic planning, implementing communications initiatives, media relations, and social media
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Policy and research skills
- Outstanding time and project management skills
- Good knowledge of MS Office; proficiency with Adobe suites and Canva is an asset
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.
- Agility - You can actively seek out new opportunities and find alternative approaches in unclear or complex situations. You can also support others in recognizing, assessing, and applying different strategies.
- Drive for Results - You can set clear goals, prioritize tasks, and stay focused on achieving them. You can follow through on responsibilities and consistently report progress toward objectives.
- Build Collaborative Environments - You can foster collaboration and positive relationships, even in challenging situations. You can promote diversity and create a sense of commitment across teams to reach shared goals.
- Systems Thinking - You can identify several analytical techniques and sources of knowledge to break apart complex problems.
- Creative Problem Solving - You are able to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- University degree in a related field (preferably social sciences, communications/public relations, marketing, or public policy)
- Four (4) years of progressively responsible related experience.
- Equivalencies: Directly related education or experience considered based on 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.
Our ideal candidate will have the following assets:
- Experience working with the municipal, provincial or federal government.
- Experience in graphic design.
In your cover letter, briefly summarize:
- How your experience and education relate to this role, and
- Reasons for interest in the position
Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
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-standards.
Notes
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Location: This position will be located either in Edmonton or Calgary, Alberta. The location address is as follows:
- Edmonton: 800, 10405 Jasper Ave. Edmonton, Alberta.
- Calgary: 200, 620 7 Ave. SW, Calgary, Alberta
This opportunity is for one (1), full time, temporary role for up to 18 months.
Written assessment may be a part of selection process.
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.
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
- Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.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 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.
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 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 Opeyemi Asama at Opeyemi.Asama@gov.ab.ca.