Job Number :54869**

The City of Edmonton is looking for a highly skilled and strategic Communications Advisor to join our Executive Communications team. In this role, you will be instrumental in developing influential and persuasive communications that articulate vision, strategy and priorities for the Office of the City Manager.

Join us in a role where your work directly impacts trust in leadership, confidence in City administration and how programs and projects are perceived by the community.

What will you do?

- Develop strategic narratives : Work closely with supervisors and leadership to define and refine the executive voice and core organizational messaging across various platforms and audiences
- Collaborate : Foster positive relationships across the organization to coordinate messaging and gather necessary information, technical details and context required for executive materials
- Develop presentations : Craft visually compelling and narratively strong presentations for townhalls, internal or external conferences or meetings, etc.
- Lead or support profile projects : Identify opportunities for creative tactics to raise reputation or profile and maximize exposure to targeted audiences. Support issues management, media relations and partner-involved event communications
- Lead or support cross-functional projects : Work independently, leading projects and representing the City of Edmonton to a high professional standard and support other branch colleagues with projects
- Review and uphold quality control : Review and edit communications drafted by other teams to ensure consistency, clarity, and alignment with the established executive voice and tone.



Ensure all communications adhere to the City’s Corporate Brand Guidelines and Visual Identity Standards

For more information, visit the Office of the City Manager page.

Qualifications :

- Degree in communications, public relations, or a related field, plus a minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in a public relations or public information role

OR

- Diploma in communications, public relations, or a related field, plus a minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in a public relations or public information role

Skills required for success :

- Demonstrated experience in writing and developing influential, persuasive, and high-quality communications, including speeches, presentations, and/or strategic narrative documents
- Experience in a role that required operating with a high degree professionalism, judgment, and discretion, particularly when handling sensitive or confidential information
- Experience working effectively with senior executives, chiefs of staff, elected officials and/or cross-functional teams
- Strong systems-thinking capabilities; the ability to understand how individual communications fit into and influence the broader organizational and external environment
- Demonstrated experience in strategic communications plans,



issues management and/or media relations
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced workplace with multiple projects and competing deadlines
- Proficiency in presentation software, particularly Google Slides
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to deliver quality products on time
- Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation, and inclusion

Conditions of Employment :

- Applicants may be tested

Work Environment :

- Note: This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite as per the Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52
- The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement, and the incumbent will be notified in advance
- Availability to work flexible hours to attend events is required occasionally

Hours of Work : 40 hours per week

Salary Range : $46.160 - $58.166 (Hourly); $96,382.08 - $121,450.61 (Annually)

Recruitment Consultant : SM / RF

- Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Métis Nation._

Classification Title : Public Info Officer II - 8hrs

Posting Date : Mar 20, 2026

Closing Date : Mar 27, 2026 11:59:00 PM (MST)

Number of Openings (up to) : 1 - Permanent Full-time

Union : CSU 52

Department : Office of the Chief Communications Officer

Work Location(s) : 11th Floor Edmonton Tower, 10111 104 Avenue Edmonton T5J 0J4

📌 Communications Advisor (Edmonton)
🏢 City of Edmonton
📍 Edmonton