THE OPPORTUNITY

Are you a seasoned communicator who wants to do great work with fun people in service of the public good - while building a rewarding career with an organization that supports personal balance and flexibility? Do you understand the power of leading through story, and know how to gain trust, buy-in, and enthusiasm through strong relationships, compelling ideas, and reliable delivery?

If this excites you... join us.

We're seeking a service-oriented communications professional with strong communications generalist skills and exceptional communications planning and writing abilities. If you want to be part of building something great with caring and motivated people, our new Communications Advisor role offers not only a collaborative culture, but also endless opportunities and support to learn, grow, hone your professional skills, expand your portfolio, and build your career alongside a mission-driven team.

THE DETAILS

The Communications Advisor helps build and tell the Council story - and specifically, leads and manages multi-channel segmented communications strategies and plans, develops creative and compelling copy and content, and plays an active role in articulating and animating the Council's story and brand. The Communications Advisor will also help build new systems to support how we communicate and will be an organized and collaborative team member who can help drive, promote, and refine new processes and structures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Own the Council's Editorial Calendar, strategically positioning and sequencing the Council's overarching communications.

Build and deliver communications strategies, plans, and tactical tools to align with brand identity and advance the Council's strategic plan, including managing external vendors and project expenses as/ if required.

Create compelling content that captures the Council's voice and meets the objectives of communications plans.

Manage and use best practices/ clear systems to store and track communications products and assets, ensuring legal compliance, brand consistency, and risk mitigation.

Build key messages associated with initiatives and projects to cohere with the Council's voice and advance goals and objectives.

In collaboration with broader unit, respond to emergencies and help execute emergency communications plans as required.

In collaboration with broader unit, support media relations and liaise with media as required.

Foster strong, collaborative, service-oriented relationships both within and outside of the Council.

Provide general support to the broader Communications & External Relations and Regulatory Affairs teams as required to help backfill and mutually support overall business continuity.

Actively participate in projects, cross-functional teams, and learning opportunities to support the Council's culture and operations.

THE REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge of communications best practices and a strong understanding of communications systems and tools is required, including social media, social media management tools, websites (WordPress), email marketing/ management tools, design tools (Canva and Adobe Suite), and audience segmented/ microtargeted newsletter tools. Proficiency in photography, videography, Photoshop, and/ or other multimedia skills and tools is an asset.

Understanding of risk and risk mitigation as a core plank of communications systems is required.

Thirst for excellence and desire for professional growth is critical to success.

Service orientation and the drive to work collaboratively across teams is critical to success.

Completion of post-secondary education in a subject relevant to communications (degree or diploma) is generally required - though equivalencies may be considered with strong professional experience and clear mastery of all required skills and competencies for the role.

5-7 years of strategic communications experience is generally required - though candidates with slightly less experience may be considered if they have completed directly relevant education; have demonstrated significant progressive corporate communications achievements; and can show clear mastery of all required skills and competencies for the role.

Affiliation with IABC or CPRS an asset.

WHAT WE OFFER

The base salary for this position is between $78,750 and 102,900, depending on education and experience.

Comprehensive employer paid benefits including health, dental, vision and a health and lifestyle spending account.

Generous RSP and employer matching Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP).

Professional development, remote office and transportation allowances.

Notes

Hybrid work with two anchor office days: Office location is 10405 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta.

Hours of work: 36.25 hours per week (Monday - Friday).

Position is subject to a pre-employment background screening, including a criminal record check.

This competition is open until August 14th, 2024, at 11:59:00 PM (MST) or until a suitable candidate is found. Please note that interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis and position filled as soon as the right candidate is found.

The Council thanks all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

About the Safety Codes Council

Fostering public confidence, utilizing expertise, fueling innovation, and acting with integrity.

The Safety Codes Council (?the Council?), established in 1993, is a self-funded, independent regulatory organization dedicated to ensuring the safety of Alberta's built environment. It provides oversight of technical disciplines and the safety codes system through education, guidance, support, and collaboration with industry professionals and partners. The Council's mission is to make Alberta a safe place to live, work, and play, leveraging the expertise of industry professionals and the commitment of its employees.

The Council provides oversight of Alberta's safety codes system through a number of key mandated functions including:

Accrediting and monitoring the compliance of municipalities, agencies, corporations, and regional service commissions in administering the Act within specified jurisdictions.

For the 300,000 Albertans who live in unaccredited areas of the province, the Alberta Safety Codes Authority (ASCA) conducts permitting, inspections and oversees spill and incident reporting requirements for storage tank systems across the province.

Training and certifying safety codes officers to inspect the construction, installation and maintenance of Alberta's structures and systems and administering Alberta's Master Electrician program.

Reviewing, formulating, safety codes and standards, and evaluating emerging issues in the safety codes system to provide recommendations to Alberta Municipal Affairs.

Investigating complaints and conducting investigations on the conduct, performance, or competency of an organization or individual having authority, powers, or duties under the Act.

Conducting hearings and appeals of orders and written notices issued under the authority of the Act.

The Safety Codes Council is committed to fostering equity and diversity, and we strive to provide a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free work environment.