Job Opportunities Council Senior Communications Strategist (2830)
Job Opportunities Council Senior Communications Strategist (2830)
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Job Description
Job ID:2830
Openings:1
Jurisdiction:Out of Scope
Department:Office of the City Clerk
Location Name: Regina Saskatchewan CA
Type of Posting:Internal & External
Employment Type:Permanent
Annual Salary:$91060.00-$121412.00
Date Posted: May 28 2025
Closing Date: June 19 2025
Land Acknowledgement
We are proud to reside on Treaty 4 Territory and the traditional lands of the Cree Saulteaux Dakota Nakota Lakota and Mtis Nation honoring and respecting these Nations and ancestors of this territory and grateful to be here. Regina is committed to building trust and creating true partnerships with Indigenous peoples.
Equity Diversity & Inclusion
The City of Regina is an equal opportunities employer dedicated to fostering a respectful collaborative inclusive and barrier-free workplace allowing everyone to achieve their full potential. We value diversity as a key to our success and encourage all qualified candidates including Indigenous peoples people of color 2SLGBTQIAP individuals of all genders persons of disabilities and members of equity-seeking communities to apply.
The City of Regina is committed to ensure accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process please inform our Talent teamand well collaborate with you to address your requirements.
NATURE OF WORK:
Reporting to the City Clerk the Senior Communications Strategist provides leadership and direction on communications and public relations for City Council. This position will assist ten Councillors advance City Councils strategic priorities and communicate effectively about policy decisions and City programs and services with residents and position also liaises closely with the Mayors Office and the City of Reginas Communications team to ensure aligned messaging and brand for the organization.
This roleisresponsible for developing and overseeing tactics related tocommunications public affairs social media media relations and branding for City Council. This role will include speech writing newsletter creation digital media support event planning policy work and providing sound communications and public engagement advice for projects with political and reputational risks to the City.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide strategic direction or design effective communications/engagement strategies and tactics for special projects
- Deliver communications tactics and materials to reach city-wide and ward-specific audiences
- Proactively work with colleagues in the Mayors Office and across the organization to ensure aligned and effective messaging
- Participate in a leadership role to provide advice on communications social media media relations and public engagement strategy
- Prepare and collaborate on communications products such as speeches newsletters digital content and other communications materials as necessary
- Research identify and advise on emerging issues/crisis
- Provide strategic advice on communications best practices
- Perform other work as required
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge Abilities and Skills:
- Ability to express ideas effectively both orally and in writing.
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Creative thinking problem solving and decision-making abilities.
- Proven ability to effectively work independently in a demanding day-to-day environment
- Ability to take a leadership role and manage issues
- Project management knowledge skills and abilities
- Ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization and elected officials
- Demonstrated skill in adapting diverse communication techniques to various situations and circumstances
- Political acumen is considered an asset
- Strong facilitation skills considered an asset
- Experience developing and executing successful public engagement strategies is considered an asset
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Typically the knowledge skills and abilities required are obtained through completion of a University Degree in Communications Journalism English (or similar program) or a two-year diploma in Public Relations
- Minimum of five years experience in a communications environment with a minimum of two years in a senior communications role or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Formal experience engaging stakeholders in consultative processes
- Experience acting in a leadership role on a project team.
- Continuing record of professional development
- Municipal government experience is an asset but not required.
Additional Requirements:
- Successful candidates may be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check per the City of Reginas Criminal Record Check Policy.
- Proof of education is required.
- Additional assessments may be conducted to evaluate competencies skills and knowledge.
At City of Regina we offer competitive compensation health and wellness benefits and growth through educational support and in-house courses. If youre passionate about public service and making a difference apply now!
For detailed job descriptions CBAs and application tips visit our Applicant & Job Resources page.
Note: Only applications submitted via our online application system are accepted
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
