Job Information
Job Title: Communications Advisor - Talent Pool
Job Requisition ID: 81334
Ministry: Executive Council
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent and Temporary positions
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: April 15, 2026
Classification: Program Services 3
Salary: $2,849.89 - $ 3,738.14 bi-weekly or $74,382 - $97,565 annually
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 internal and external communications efforts. Staff provide 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 engagement.
CPE staffs the internal and external communications functions in all departments of government, with a mandate of building public trust and connecting with people across Alberta in meaningful ways.
For information about CPE, visit https://www.alberta.ca/cpe.
Communications and Public Engagement (CPE) is seeking Communications Advisors (PS3) to join teams supporting multiple Government of Alberta ministries.
These dynamic staff are adaptable communicators with strong planning, writing, and advisory skills, a solid understanding of audiences, and the ability to deliver a variety of effective products in a fast-paced environment.
Communications Advisors deliver communications services to Minister and Deputy Minister offices, and other ministry clients. They support awareness of ministry priorities and programs, both by working independently and in collaboration with more experienced colleagues (Senior Communications Advisors, Assistant Directors, and Directors) on complex or sensitive files.
Candidates who are successful in the selection process will be placed in a Talent Pool. The Talent Pool will be used to create an eligibility list of qualified candidates to fill upcoming opportunities. Applicants not initially selected for interview may be contacted for future positions as they become available.
Your responsibilities include:
As a Communications Advisor, you’ll need to understand the goals and priorities of the Government of Alberta and how they align with ministry deliverables and stakeholder needs. Proven relationship-building skills are essential for developing networks and becoming a trusted advisor in areas such as issues management, communications planning, and media event planning. As the “doer” on your team, you jump in where needed, make sure timelines are on track, and use your attention to detail to ensure material is consistent and accurate.
A strong drive for results will empower you to deliver high-quality, strategic plans and products that engage target audiences.
If you’re ready to make a difference, we encourage you to apply!
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 people across Alberta. 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
Below is a list of the APS Competencies to assist you:
Requirement:
Candidates interested in this position will have the following:
Asset: Experience in issues management and media relations.
Equivalencies: (directly related education or experience considered on the basis of):
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.
This posting is for multiple vacancies supporting various departments within the Communications and Public Engagement department.
Hours of work: 36.25 hours/week.
Candidates who are successful in the selection process will be placed in a Talent Pool. The Talent Pool will be used to create an eligibility list of qualified candidates to fill upcoming opportunities. Applicants not initially selected for interview may be contacted for future positions as they become available.
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Please also indicate whether your work experience was part-time or full-time. For example: January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Full Job Title (Full time)
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.
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.
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 tests or 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 Ostopowich at Annie.Ostopowich@gov.ab.ca.
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