Communications Coordinator - Edmonton, Canada - City of Edmonton

City of Edmonton

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Edmonton, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Communications Coordinator

Job Number:

46201

Are you a dedicated storyteller who knows how impactful stories can be told using different media and methods?

Are you committed to building meaningful and respectful relationships with Indigenous communities and have knowledge of or are willing to learn about Indigenous cultural protocols?

Join the City of Edmonton's Reputation and Brand team and help tell the story of how the City is supporting and building strong relationships with Indigenous Peoples in Edmonton.

The Communications Coordinator will work closely with the City Manager's Office and the Indigenous Relations Office to support initiatives related to Truth and Reconciliation, and the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA (MMIWG2S+) and Indigenous Framework files.

Your success will be measured by your ability to achieve results in a respectful, inclusive and service-minded way.

With a focus on the City of Edmonton's Cultural Commitments to Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will:

Create videos, take photos, and develop written and other visual materials that promote and inform key audiences about reconciliation initiatives/activities
Build a suite of storytelling resources for use in materials (e.g. videos, photos, key messages)
Support education, outreach, and engagement activities with Indigenous partner organizations and community groups by attending and profiling events and being an ontheground communications resource
Develop written and visual (i.e digital) content for social media, webpages, reports, and more that captures and elevates the story of the impact of reconciliation efforts
Build respectful relationships with Indigenous communities and Elders, and sustain and maintain those relationships longterm
Develop and implement integrated communications plans and informative material involving crossfunctional and crossdepartmental teams
Draft and proof copy for news releases, public service service announcements, backgrounder documents, collateral materials, newsletters, advertising copy, key messages, speaking notes, council reports, annual reports and other communications materials
Coordinate revision, approvals, production and distribution of communication materials (e.g., print, posters, leaflets, brochures, guides, newsletters and advertisements) and liaise with suppliers and other members of the Communications and Engagement department to ensure products meet objectives and specifications, on time and within budget
Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications:

Completion of a twoyear postsecondary diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Social Justice or a related discipline
Minimum of two years of experience in a nonprofit communications or corporate communications public relations, public affairs, public information role, or minimum of two years of experience working in Indigenous Relations or other Indigenous issues, ideally within a large complex organization
Knowledge of and/or experience working with Indigenous communities and on reconciliation initiatives (such as the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action, the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Calls for Justice, and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People)
Experience capturing video/photo and using video/photo editing software
Knowledge of or willingness to learn and understand protocols within Indigenous communities and ensure communication practices adhere to and respect cultural boundaries
Demonstrated ability to balance and prioritize deadlines, workloads, and client expectations
Knowledge of different storytelling methods and tactics and how to elevate storytelling in communications materials
Skilled in developing, fostering, and facilitating respectful, inclusive relationships with colleagues and all audiences
Ability to work after hours or oncall as needed
Lived experience and knowledge of Indigenous culture, history, and worldview are assets
Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City's Cultural Commitments, please visit
Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City's six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City's leadership competencies, please visit
Applicants may be tested

_Up to 1 permanent position available_

Hours of Work: 40.00 hours per week, Monday-Friday

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