Job Information
Job Title: Public Engagement Specialist
Job Requisition ID: 65843
Ministry: Communications and Public Engagement
Location: Edmonton/Calgary
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: January 16, 2025
Classification: Program Services 4 – Market Adjustment
Salary: $2,757.39 - $3,604.17/bi-weekly ($71,967.88- $94,068.84/annually)
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.
Communications and Public Engagement (CPE) is the Government of Alberta’s full-service communications, public relations and marketing agency.
CPE provides planning, execution and measurement of communications efforts. Its expert staff provides specialized services across the spectrum of communications and marketing from research, design, writing and social media, to event coordination, issues management, digital communications, advertising and public consultation. For information about CPE, visit our website at www.alberta.ca/cpe.
Are you passionate about fostering meaningful connections between the government and the public? Do you have a knack for strategic thinking and project management? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! We are looking for a dedicated Public Engagement Specialist to join our team and lead impactful public engagement initiatives across various ministries.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Leadership & Advice:
2. Project Management:
3. Vendor Management:
4. Digital Engagement Leadership:
5. Professional Networking & Development:
Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.
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: The Public Engagement Specialist will need to be flexible and adaptable to different techniques and engagement facilitation strategies based on the outcomes desired.
Creative Problem Solving: The Specialist will need to be a strong collaborators who will work well in cross-functional teams. They understand the importance of communication, transparency, and feedback in achieving shared goals, and they actively contribute to a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
Drive for Results: The Public Engagement Specialist is required to produce high quality deliverables in a timely basis and be accountable and responsible for their work. The Specialist may be working on project teams and may need to delegate tasks in order to ensure deadlines for deliverables are met. The deliverables of this position are highly visible to a public audience and will be under extreme scrutiny where accuracy of information is essential.
Build Collaborative Environments: Facilitate the review of engagement designs and consultation processes with the appreciation of how different stakeholders hold unique perspectives and may view the information differently.
Develop Networks: Establish and maintain a strong network of contacts within CPE, other ministries, with external stakeholders and vendors.
University graduation in a related field plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.
Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:
Assets:
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.
Hours of Work: 36.25/week
Location: Edmonton/Calgary, Alberta
As a part of the recruitment process, candidates may be invited to complete a written assessment.
Flexibility to support or manage engagement initiatives may include occasional evenings and weekends.
Other information:
This competition may be used to fill current and future vacancies at equal or lesser classifications across the Government of Alberta. Final candidates for this position 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. 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 Oa at Annie.Oa@gov.ab.ca.
For any questions or interest regarding this employer and the application process, please contact:
Mohammad Haidar
Join us in shaping Alberta's future. As the Government of Alberta, we are committed to creating a stronger province for generations to come. The Alberta Public Service works to deliver a vast array of programs and services to meet the needs of Albertans.
With a diverse range of rewarding employment opportunities, we foster an environment that promotes continuous learning and career growth. As one of the largest employers in Alberta, our team is driven by values of respect, accountability, integrity, and excellence. Together, we share a common vision of building a stronger province, making a positive and lasting difference in the lives of Albertans.