Market Engagement & Events

Alberta Securities Commission•Calgary, AB

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Communications & Investor Education division provides strategic communications advice and support to all areas of the ASC in a manner that encourages a fair and efficient capital market and meets the ASC’s organizational objectives. The division’s award-winning CheckFirst.ca website, materials and ongoing consumer education are focused on providing Albertans with relevant information about investing and how they can protect themselves from securities fraud. Through internal communications, media relations, digital communication, investor and industry education and stakeholder engagement, the team promotes transparent, relevant and timely information to support intelligent securities regulation and investor protection in Alberta and throughout Canada. This role works closely with both the internal and external communications specialists and collaborates with all members of the team and colleagues in a variety of ASC divisions to manage the logistics of a number of in-person and virtual events that engage a wide variety of audiences.

Requirements

An undergraduate degree or post-secondary diploma or certificate in communications, journalism, English or relevant program.
A minimum of five years’ experience with event management and project management or communications-related experience.
Three to five years of experience writing various content.
Excellent relationship-building skills across all levels of an organization and a strong customer service focus when dealing with internal and external stakeholders.
Proven project management and organizational skills with the ability to act proactively and independently.
Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
Strong coordination and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, follow established processes and work independently on assigned responsibilities
Willingness to work collaboratively with all members of our team and colleagues from other divisions and departments.
A desire to learn and continuously improve both personally and professionally.
Proficiency in MS Office suite.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with CP style would be an asset.
Experience with Adobe design programs (Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator) would be an asset.
Web publishing skills, particularly in proficiency in SharePoint, would be an asset.
Experience with financial processes and budgets would be an asset.
Knowledge and understanding of the government would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Leading the planning, coordinating, execution and evaluation of logistics for internal and external events, including ASC Connect, business division webinars, employee events and the annual United Way campaign.
Collaborating with internal clients and business partners to identify event objectives, requirements, logistics, and success measures.
Budgeting and financial management responsibility for all events, including United Way.
Coordinating contracts, purchase orders, invoices, accruals, and procurement documentation in accordance with established processes.
Drafting and editing a variety of communication materials, including announcements, event invitations, employee engagement communications, and internal web content.
Managing inventory to ensure items are available for events or department requirements.
Building relationships with other ASC colleagues and developing and maintaining vendor relationships.
Co-representing, with the investor education team, externally at tradeshows, conferences and other public activations in a poised, professional manner.
Creating and coordinating distribution lists/mail outs, registration for events.

Benefits

100 per cent employer-paid benefits
comprehensive health and dental
employee life insurance
short-term and long-term disability
retirement benefits
travel insurance
paid vacation time
flex and sick days
an employee family assistance program
transportation allowance
generous flexible spending account
professional development through subsidized courses, conference, workshops, seminars and in-house training
ASC Social Club initiatives
annual United Way Campaign