Communications Coordinator
City of Edmonton•Edmonton, AB
•Hybrid
About The Position
The City of Edmonton is looking for a collaborative and detail-oriented professional to join the Infrastructure Services (IS) department. As a Communications Coordinator, you will play a vital role in supporting IS by bridging the gap between technical project details and community understanding. You will help foster positive relationships with community partners and ensure that information is shared effectively and creatively. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to major city building projects while working alongside a dedicated team of communications experts.
Requirements
- Graduate from a two-year college or technical institute program with coursework related to marketing, journalism, communications, or public relations
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in a public relations, public affairs, or public information role
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with a focus on accuracy and succinctness
- Ability to navigate difficult conversations and manage interactions with people affected by construction activities
- Working knowledge of media relations, social media, design coordination, and print production
- Excellent organizational skills to manage competing priorities and multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to build effective working relationships with diverse groups and internal collaborators at all levels
Nice To Haves
- Experience working within a large, complex public sector organization
- Familiarity with infrastructure or transportation projects
Responsibilities
- Support the implementation of communications and engagement plans specifically for the City’s infrastructure projects
- Draft, write, and coordinate a wide variety of materials, including news releases, newsletters, social media content, and speaking notes
- Coordinate the logistics for public events and community initiatives, including leading volunteers and evaluating event success
- Liaise with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure all marketing and educational materials are delivered on time
- Gather complex information from project teams and translate it into clear, meaningful content for the public
Benefits
- Hybrid work arrangement
- Flexibility to work from both home and the worksite
- Access to benefits information at https://bit.ly/COEbenefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
