COMPANY DESCRIPTION

The Town of Stony Plain is the local government authority responsible for planning and delivering municipal services in Stony Plain, a Canadian urban community of approximately 18,000 people on the traditional Indigenous lands of Treaty 6 peoples.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you a creative writer with a passion for communications and a drive to tell stories that inspire and connect? Do you want to apply your talents towards meaningful work serving the Stony Plain community? If so, the Town of Stony Plain wants to hear from you!

We're currently accepting applications for a permanent full-time Corporate Communications Coordinator. Reporting to the Manager of Corporate Communications, the Corporate Communications Coordinator plays a vital role in shaping how the Town connects with residents, businesses, stakeholders and staff. As part of Corporate Communications, you will bring creativity, storytelling, and strategic thinking to the team. As a strategic thinker you'll help strengthen public trust and advance the Town's goals through purposeful, coordinated communications. We work alongside departments to build internal capacity and support informed decision-making across the organization and community.

Corporate Communications is a centralized Business Unit within the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (OCAO). The team is responsible for leading and supporting the planning, creation, and delivery of external communications across the organization, as well as promoting public participation opportunities. Corporate Communications works in alignment with the Town's Strategic Plan, Corporate Plan, and Department Plans. The team is committed to delivering strategic, consistent, high-quality, and accessible communications supporting transparency, building public trust, and strengthening community connection. The team also plays a central role in maintaining the integrity of the Town's corporate brand through policy, procedures and professional judgment. Communications are guided to be visually cohesive, reflect a consistent tone, and present a unified corporate identity across all channels.

For complete details, please review the job description.

QUALIFICATIONS

The Communications Coordinator contributes to all service areas, with creative writing at the centre of each:

• Digital Channel Management - Oversight of the Town's online platforms
• Physical Communication Tool Management - Oversight of non-digital tools
• Content Development - Creation of engaging, accurate, and creative written, visual, and multimedia content
• Media Relations - Managing the Town's interactions with media through well-crafted releases and storytelling
• Brand Management - Protecting and strengthening the Town's brand and identity across all platforms
• Emergency Communication Management - Delivering clear, urgent, and timely information during emergencies
• Project Production - Leading and managing major communications projects, policies, and strategies
• Training and Support - Equipping staff and Council with tools, coaching, and reference resources
• Paid Marketing Management - Coordinating advertising campaigns across digital and traditional platforms
• Public Participation Support - Promoting and reporting participation opportunities in line with Town policy

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• A post-secondary degree or diploma in, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Digital Media or Marketing
• Minimum of two (2) years related experience, preferably in a municipal setting

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The salary range for this position is $68,745 - $87,463 per annum. The current work week is based on 35 hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. For a full understanding of the benefits of working for the Town of Stony Plain; be sure to watch the 'Be Part of our Future! Town of Stony Plain Recruitment video".

The Town of Stony Plain will assess all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, or family status. We believe that the diversity of our staff serve as a strength and benefit to our community.