Community outreach advisor/Public info officer I
City of Edmonton’s Offices of the Mayor and Councillors is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Community outreach advisor. City of Edmonton’s Offices of the Mayor and Councillors serve as the governing body of the municipality. It provide leadership, governance, and representation for the city’s residents. Through policy development and community engagement, it address the needs and priorities of Edmontonians. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: City of Edmonton
Department: Offices of the Mayor and Councillors
Position: Community outreach advisor/Public info officer I
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $65000.00 – $68000.00 Annually
Employment Type: Term/Full time
Union: Out of Scope
Location: Edmonton, AB
Shift: 33.75 hour per work week, Monday – Friday
Job ID: 49449
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have Education in Political Science, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related discipline
Experience: Candidates should have Minimum of two years of experience in a designated political, policy, communications, public relations, public affairs, public information, or related position
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should possess a university degree and experience within a large complex organization or working with elected officials
- The candidates should demonstrate the ability to gather technical information and translate it into accessible communications materials, effectively communicating with the public
- The candidates should have a proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver quality products and advice on time
- The candidates should exhibit effective project management ability and the capability to work under pressure and should have excellent organizational and time management skills
- The candidates should demonstrate attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities at work and Video editing experience
- The candidates should be prepared for frequent evening and weekend work, despite the regular weekday schedule of this position
- The candidates should demonstrate service excellence, embracing diversity, and promoting inclusiveness and alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated, and Excellent is expected, fostering an environment for others to do the same
- The candidates should demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviors, and attributes of the City’s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker, and Creative Innovator
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to staff the Mayor at in-person events, including on evenings and weekends and able to create social media content at events, including photos, videos, and text
- The candidates should be able to collect information and notes from stakeholders at events and follow up as required and able to ensure the Mayor is prepared for meetings and has relevant briefing materials
- The candidates should be able to help plan, organize, and execute events, meetings, and conferences and able to provide research and writing support to the Mayor’s Office as required
- The candidates should be able to provide support to the Communications Director and Outreach and Engagement Director within the Mayor’s office, including assisting in the development of key messages, briefs, and engagement strategies
- The candidates should be able to maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the community and develop partnerships with key stakeholders to effectively and creatively communicate about the Mayor’s agenda
- The candidates should be able to support the communications team in media relations and assist in the implementation of outreach and stakeholder relations strategies for the Office of the Mayor
- The candidates should be able to gather data on demographic and stakeholder outreach and able to identify and assess emerging social media trends
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!