Communications and Marketing Officer 68505
Communications and Marketing Officer 68505
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Job Title:Communications and Marketing Officer
Job Requisition ID:68505
Ministry:Arts Culture and Status of Women
Location:Edmonton
Full or PartTime:Full Time
Hours of Work:36.25hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: TemporaryUp to 24 months
Scope:Open Competition
Closing Date:April 24 2025
Classification:Program Services 1
Salary: $ 2165.27 to $ 2814.70 biweekly $56513 $ 73463/year)
The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion please visit: Culture and Status of Women works to improve Albertans quality of life through support of cultural development historical preservation and increased gender equality. We support the development and sustainability of Albertas creative and cultural industries artists and arts community and nonprofit / voluntary sector and increase gender equality by working with all other ministries to make sure gender and other identity factors are reflected in Alberta government policies programs and legislation.
For more information on the Ministry of Arts Culture and Status of Women please visit: Alberta Foundation for the Arts is a public agency and provincial corporation with a mandate to support and contribute to the development of the arts in Alberta. It provides arts grants to individuals and organizations manages a provincial art collection by Albertan artists and conducts research and communicates about the value of the arts to Alberta. It is governed by a board of directors that reports to the Minister of Arts Culture and Status of Women.
For more information about the Alberta Foundation for the Arts please visit: .
Role Responsibilities
The Communications and Marketing Officer supports the corporate services provided to the Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) by the Arts Services Unit of the Arts Branch. The officer provides tactical support for communications and marketing activities in support of key priorities set by the AFA and government. This position works collaboratively with other members of the arts services team to support delivery of programs and services including communications plans marketing activities and engagement initiatives. Reporting to the Arts Services Consultant Communications the coordinator must work both independently and part of a team to help identify business needs develop content and deliver on required work.
Some of the key responsibilities include:
- Assist with communication activities for the AFA. Includes writing/editing AFA communications and response messages content development and media and social media monitoring.
- Support the development and delivery of marketing activities for the AFA. Includes supporting the development and acquisition of marketing materials creating and executing distribution plans and assisting with creative content development as required including video content.
- Assist with the implementation of website and digital media activities. Includes reviewing updating and publishing community submissions to the AFA website assisting development of and monitoring social media content including video and compiling website and social media analytics and reports.
- Support stakeholder engagement activities. Includes planning coordinating logistical requirements and developing and maintaining stakeholder lists.
- Provide overall assistance to the Arts Services unit.
Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.
APS Competencies
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.
This link will assist you with understanding competencies: Is adaptable when direction or circumstance change and can shift approach to ensure actions and initiatives meet intended.
Qualifications
Twoyear diploma in a related field; no experience required; or equivalent as described below.
Equivalency:
Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of: 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education
Related experience must include:
- Strong understanding of the Alberta arts sector and knowledge of key community stakeholders their perspectives and current issues.
- Strong research writing and editing skills. Knowledge of Canadian Press style guides.
- Knowledge of website content management systems (CMS) and clear writing techniques for web.
- Knowledge of social media platforms and analytics.
- Project coordination skills.
- Knowledge of how government works (bills orders in council standing policy committees etc.
- Knowledge of department and GOAwide policies and procedures regulations legislation and core business.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to
This is one temporary position (Up to 24 months)
Hours of work: 36.25 hours/week.
Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate. Outofprovince applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate. Outofprovince applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.
Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.
- Working for the Alberta Public Service Service Pension Plan (PSPP) .
- Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) .
- Alberta Public Service Benefit Information learning and development Alberta Public Service Careers tool .
- Positive workplace culture and worklife balance.
- Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
- Leadership and mentorship programs.
How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements including education experience and relevant examples of required competencies.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles for more information.
It is recommended applicants who have completed postsecondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process please contact Liliane Kararaat
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
