Communications and Issues Coordinator - Edmonton, Canada - Government of Alberta

Government of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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About Us
Leading efforts to grow Alberta's economy by supporting Alberta's entrepreneurs and employers, promoting trade and investment, helping recruit and retain workers, and promoting safe, fair and healthy workplaces by:

Jobs:
helping attract skilled workers and establishing and enforcing Alberta's employment standards and laws governing the health and safety of Alberta's workplaces

Economy:
supporting Alberta entrepreneurs, businesses and communities to drive growth and job creation

Regional development:
supporting the unique economic development needs of Alberta's various regions

Trade and investment:
attracting investment, promoting trade and supporting Alberta businesses' abilities to access new markets

Job Information:

Job Requisition ID: 49723

Ministry:
Jobs, Economy and Trade

Location:
Edmonton

Full or Part-Time:
Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Scope:
Limited Competition

Closing Date:
November 14, 2023

Classification:
Program Services 2

Salary:
$2,345.14 to $3,076.28 bi-weekly ($61, $80,290.91/year)

Organizational Information:

The Ministry of Jobs, Economy, and Trade has an exciting opportunity and is looking for a Communications and Issues Coordinator to join our team

The Economic Development and Business Supports Division is focused on driving and operationalizing the department's economic development agenda through policies, strategies and programs that help to create jobs and diversify Alberta's economy.

We do this by providing analysis and developing policy, delivering programs focused on quality and excellence in client service, and stakeholder engagement.

The Business and Industry Supports Unit (BISU), within the Business Supports Branch, designs and delivers impactful programs that provide supports to Alberta's job creators.

These programs are crucial to the success of Alberta businesses as they encourage economic growth and promote the development of Alberta's small and medium sized organizations in primary and emerging sectors.

BISU administers the Film and Television Tax Credit (FTTC), a program that supports and encourages medium and large-scale corporations to produce films, television series and other eligible screen-based productions in the province.

BISU also provides support to local and regional economies through the Northern and Regional Economic Development (NRED) grant program.

Role Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Director, Business and Industry Supports Unit (BISU), the Communications and Issues Coordinator supports and works closely with all teams within the BISU

Position responsibilities include:

Ensuring messages in brefing notes and communications are consistent with style guide requirements, current, contain proper content, and all questions posed by the correspondent are addressed.
Drafting standard and followup responses for ongoing initiatives and issues, consulting with ministry and divisional staff on content.
Preparing background information, presentation materials and speaking notes for Senior Mangers (SMs), ED and action requests as required.
Liaising with staff in the Communications branch to develop messages in accordance with new initiatives and the ministry's program and services.
Developing and administering processes/communications for special projects of various size, scopes, duration, and complexities.
Collaborating with ministries, program areas, other editors, and managers to ensure accuracy and consistency in messaging.
Supporting the Director with emerging issues.

Qualifications:

University graduation in Public Administration, business or in a related field; no experience required; or equivalent as described below

Equivalency:
Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education
Assets:
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to persuade and influence behaviour without direct authority

Notes:

This is a permanent, full-time position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part time or full time.
Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees:

Working for the Alberta Public Service
Pension plans:
Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP)
Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
Leadership and mentorship programs
Professional learning and development
Positive workplace culture and worklife balance
Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreements

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