Job Information
Job Title: Assistant Director, Media Relations
Job Requisition ID: 85699
Ministry: Executive Council
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: August 4, 2026
Classification: Manager Zone 2 (M41Z2)
Salary: $3,920.66 to $5,276.07 bi-weekly ($102, 329.22- $137,705.42/year)
Communications and Public Engagement (CPE) is the Government of Alberta’s full-service communications, public relations and marketing department. Its mandate is to enhance communications between Albertans and the Government of Alberta.
CPE’s expert staff provide specialized services across the spectrum of communications including writing, social media, media relations, event coordination, issues management, crisis communications, digital communications, advertising, marketing, graphic design, public engagement and translation services.
The department staffs communications branches in all government ministries of government, along with a central operations department. For information about CPE, visit our website at https://www.alberta.ca/cpe.
Are you a communications leader who thrives on building relationships, connecting with diverse audiences, and shaping how government engages with Albertans.
Reporting to the Director, Media Outreach and Events, the Assistant Director, Media Relations plays a key leadership role in advancing Government of Alberta priorities through strategic media outreach and stakeholder engagement. This position leads a team responsible for strengthening relationships with multicultural, rural, national, international, and specialty media, while supporting meaningful engagement with cultural communities and diverse audiences across Alberta. You will work closely with senior leaders, communications professionals, media representatives, and community partners to identify opportunities, navigate emerging issues, and deliver outreach strategies that enhance public awareness and engagement.
In this role you will:
Strategic Media Relations & Outreach
Media & Stakeholder Engagement
Team Leadership & Operational Excellence
Reporting & Continuous Improvement
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.
Systems Thinking
Considers how government priorities, stakeholder interests, media landscapes, and community needs intersect when developing media relations and outreach strategies.
Develop Networks
Builds and maintains strong relationships with media representatives, cultural communities, stakeholders, and internal partners to support government priorities and effective outreach.
Build Collaborative Environments
Fosters productive partnerships and works collaboratively with communications teams, ministry partners, media contacts, and stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes.
Agility
Adapts quickly to changing priorities, emerging issues, media requests, and evolving communications needs while maintaining a high standard of service and judgment.
Develop Self and Others
Leads, coaches, and supports team members by fostering learning, encouraging development, and creating a positive and high-performing work environment.
Drive for Results
Balances competing priorities, manages complex media relations initiatives, and delivers high-quality outcomes within tight timelines.
This link will assist you with understanding competencies.
University graduation in a related field such as Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business or related discipline supplemented by a minimum of four years of progressively responsible related experience.
Equivalencies will be considered on the basis of:
Assets:
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
Hours of work are 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday in office.
If a security screening is required:
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.
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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 online. Please click here 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) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.
It is also 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.
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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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.