Senior Communications Strategist
Job ID: 2541
Openings: 1
Jurisdiction: Civic Middle Management
Division: Communications, Service Regina & Tourism
Department: Communications & Engagement
Branch: Strategic Communications
Location Name: Regina, Saskatchewan, CA
Type of Posting: Internal & External
Employment Type: Term/Secondment for up to 2 years
Hourly Salary: $39.44 - $49.32
Annual Salary: $75,197.00 - $94,034.00
Date Posted: December 19, 2024
Closing Date: January 10, 2025
Land Acknowledgement
We are proud to reside on Treaty 4 Territory and the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dakota, Nakota, Lakota, and Métis 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 team and we'll collaborate with you to address your requirements.
Position Summary
Are you an experienced communications professional? We're seeking a Senior Communications Strategist to join the Strategic Communications Department for a two (2) year term to develop and execute strategic communications and marketing plans aligned with our city's objectives.
Reporting to the Senior Communications Advisor, you will be focusing your efforts on collaborating closely with departments and deploying targeted tactics to achieve business goals. From traditional to digital media, you'll craft various materials such as news releases and social media content. With strong analytical skills, you'll conduct research and problem-solving to meet tight deadlines. Ready to join our team? Apply now!
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver effective communications and marketing strategies for communications projects using best professional practices.
- Proactively work with colleagues in communications and across the organization to align and deploy communication strategies, messages, and activities.
- Participate as a communications expert on interdepartmental project teams to provide strategic advice.
- Prepare, or collaborate on the production of communications tactics such as news releases, briefing notes, digital content, ads and other communications materials as appropriate.
- Manage portfolio workplans, budgets and identify resource requirements to ensure the effective delivery of high-quality corporate communications.
- Research, identify and advise on emerging communications issues and challenges and work with teams and clients to address them.
- Participate in change management communications planning.
- Perform other work as required.
Key Qualifications
- The knowledge, skills and abilities required are obtained through completion of a University Degree in Communications, Business Administration, Journalism, English (or similar program) or a two (2) year diploma in Public Relations, in addition to directly related work experience.
- Minimum of five (5) years' experience in a communications environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to express ideas effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Strong analytical skills.
- 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.
- Political acumen is considered an asset.
- Demonstrated results in effective use of best-practice strategic communications planning and the ability to effectively implement and evaluate communications strategies.
- Demonstrated skill in adapting diverse communication techniques to various situations and circumstances.
- Experience in working in teams to plan, execute and report on engagement activities.
- 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 Regina's 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 you’re passionate about public service and making a difference, apply now!
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