Market Engagement & Events

Alberta Securities Commission

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) is seeking a Market Engagement & Events professional to join the Communications & Investor Education division. This role will report to the Manager, Communications & Investor Education and will be responsible for managing the logistics of various in-person and virtual events. The ASC is committed to fostering a fair and efficient capital market in Alberta and protecting investors. The Communications & Investor Education division plays a key role in this mission through strategic communications, investor education via CheckFirst.ca, internal communications, media relations, digital communication, and stakeholder engagement. This position offers a hybrid work environment and the opportunity to contribute to a team that promotes transparent, relevant, and timely information to support securities regulation and investor protection.

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
Employee family assistance program
Transportation allowance
Generous flexible spending account
Professional development through subsidized courses, conferences, workshops, seminars and in-house training.
Initiatives offered through our ASC Social Club
Annual United Way Campaign