Digital Communications Specialist

Government of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the Child and Youth Advocate (OCYA) is an Office of the Legislature. Our Office provides advocacy for children and youth receiving or seeking to receive services under the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act and the Protection of Sexually Exploited Children Act, and youth involved with the youth justice system. The OCYA is also responsible for providing legal representation for young people in matters related to the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act and the Protection of Sexually Exploited Children Act. The OCYA conducts investigations and reports on issues arising from the serious injury to or death of a young person. The OCYA engages stakeholders in understanding the importance of respecting young people’s individual and collective rights, interests, and viewpoints, as well as delivers public education. The impact of colonialism continues to adversely affect Indigenous young people, their families, and their communities. Intergenerational trauma, systemic racism, and the legacy of residential schools are experienced by many Indigenous young people, who continue to be overrepresented in the child intervention system. The OCYA is deeply committed to reconciliation, and a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. We are committed to a workplace that welcomes, respects and values the diversity of our employees. We also support them to be actively engaged in the workplace and the work we do to meet the needs of Alberta's young people. The Digital Communications Specialist will join the communications team at the OCYA, reporting to the Communications Manager. This role is responsible for creating multimedia digital content to support the OCYA’s mission and strategic priorities, with a focus on social media strategy, website management, and writing and editing content for a variety of digital platforms. The specialist will also be responsible for providing recommendations and advice on digital strategies and tools as part of the OCYA’s communications plan.

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in communications, digital media, journalism or a related field
• Minimum of two years of progressively responsible related experience in digital communications
• Strong working knowledge of digital media platforms including social media, email marketing applications, and the WordPress content management system
• Strong writing and editing skills with an understanding of how to employ different writing techniques and best practices across a variety of digital platforms
• Demonstrated experience creating digital content using applications such as Canva or Adobe Creative
• Strong working knowledge of Office 365 applications
• Strong understanding of privilege and confidentiality

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of plain language principles and digital media accessibility best practices
• Self-identify and are known to others as Indigenous or who have had extensive experience working with Indigenous peoples and communities

Responsibilities

• Creating digital assets including social media images, infographics, and promotional materials.
• Providing communications writing and editing support for a wide range of digital communications including e-newsletters, blogs, reports, website content, and social media posts.
• Collaborating with OCYA staff across various teams to support their digital communications needs on various projects and provide communications advice and guidance.
• Providing communications recommendations and advice on digital communications strategies, tools, and content.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees