Company Overview
As a rapidly growing school division in Alberta, Rocky View Schools (RVS) supports the educational needs of more than29,600students from Kindergarten to Grade 12in 53 schoolsto ensure they learn, belong and succeed.

RVS issituated on the traditional territories of the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta including the Siksikaitsitapi (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, Amskapi Pikuni), the Tsuutina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations (Bearspaw, Chiniki, Goodstoney), and the Rocky View Métis District.

Our team is committed to creating positive, safe and inclusive environments for students to learn and for staff to work together. RVS encourages applications from individuals who can help shape and embody our core values of Leadership, People, Community and Innovation, and support our vision that RVS is a world-class learning organization where all students achieve their absolute best.

The Opportunity
RVS invites applications for a continuing, full-time (35 hrs/ wk )Communications Officer position starting October 30, 2026 at the Education Centre located in Airdrie, Alberta.

The Communications Officer is responsible for delivering a range of internal and external communications functions, products and services developed to support Rocky View Schools’ (RVS) goals and objectives.

The Communications Officer creates messaging, conducts media monitoring, prepares division newsletters, provides event support, website support, and executes communications plans.

Responsibilities Include

Assists with planning, initiating, implementing and evaluating internal and external communication programs

Researches, writes and edits a broad range of internal and external communications materials and content

Contributes to the ongoing review and update of both the internal and corporate websites to ensure quality and accuracy of information

Provides team/client counsel to understand communications objectives and make recommendations on approaches and communications strategies





Assists with team member training needs on communications platforms and technologies

Builds and maintains highly effective relationships with RVS staff

Supports Executive and Board members on communications approaches with support from the Director

Participates in crisis response as required

Attends various meetings to take meeting minutes/highlights and develop related messaging

Liaises with external agencies, partners, vendors, media, etc.

Provides a range of event support on a variety of RVS events

Prepares and updates key contact lists for media, government and other audiences

Supports daily media monitoring and other research to track for RVS stories, relevant issues and perceptions

Support community engagement plans, tools, data collection and analysis and communication

Demonstrates and models a genuine appreciation for, and understanding of, protocol, discretion, and professionalism in RVS

Embraces and models the use of contemporary and emerging technologies within RVS

Engages in professional development on an ongoing basis

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree in communication, with specialization in journalism, public relations or related field

Minimum of three years’ related experience in communications

Previous experience within a school division would be considered an asset

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Knowledge and Skills

Demonstrated skills in interpersonal communication and public relations

Sound judgement and decision-making ability





Demonstrated event planning and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Experience creating digital communications assets, including graphics, presentations, infographics, video and/or social media content

Proficient writing and editing skills

Ability to successfully work in a team environment as well as independently with minimal supervision

High attention to detail and commitment to quality

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and web-based applications

Experience with SharePoint and Office 365

Rocky View Schools Perks

3 weeks' vacation pro-rated based on start date

11 Earned Days pro-rated based on start date

Hybrid (one day a week, working remotely) with supervisor approval

Benefits Plan (Extended Health, Dental, Wellness & Spending Account, Tax Free Savings Account and Registered Retirement Savings Plan)

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Professional development and training opportunities

Pre-employment Requirements

The successful candidate must submita current Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check within 30 days of the start of your employment

Proof of qualifications/education as required by the position including WES/IQAS evaluation documents for completed education outside of Canada.

Applicants must provide a professional letter of reference, attached to the job application, from their most recent supervisor, relevant to the job opportunity, written on company letterhead, signed and dated within the past 18 months; or a list of updated references of a current/recent supervisor on your application.

We appreciate and consider all applications; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be contacted via email or by phone for an interview. Please ensure your online profile information is up to date so there is no delay in contacting you.

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📌 Communications Officer - Communications - Education Centre (Alberta)
🏢 Rocky View Schools (RVS)
📍 Alberta