• Job Description

  Req#: 54659

  Join our team and help shape the future of Edmonton by bridging the gap between City projects and the people who call this city home. We are looking for a collaborative professional dedicated to meaningful connection and clear communication.
  The Public Engagement Coordinator supports integrated research, external relations, and communications for a diverse portfolio of City projects. In this role, you will coordinate the collection and synthesis of input from community partners to support evidence-based decision-making.

  What will you do?

  • Implement integrated research and communication plans across various initiatives
  • Manage logistical elements of engagement activities, including space planning, catering, and materials preparation for in-person and online events
  • Draft and coordinate responses to public inquiries to ensure clear and consistent messaging
  • Develop engaging content for digital channels and social media to advance project goals
  • Facilitate engagement events, including note-taking and on-site coordination
  • Coordinate the production and distribution of communication materials like videos, posters, and advertisements
  • Track project timelines, approvals, and deliverables to meet budget and schedule requirements
  • Liaise with internal colleagues and external suppliers to support service delivery
  • Support the preparation of briefing materials, presentations, and reports

  • Graduation from a two-year college, accredited post-secondary institute, or technical institute program
  • Coursework in marketing, journalism, communications, or public relations
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in public relations, public affairs, public information, or engagement

  Assets:

  • Experience using specialized digital engagement platforms
  • Experience coordinating with external vendors such as printers and event venue owners

  Skills required for success:

  • Gather technical information and translate it into accessible materials
  • Manage multiple deliverables and provide quality communication products on time
  • Build effective working relationships with colleagues and collaborators at all levels
  • Written and verbal communication expertise, including formal business materials
  • Proficiency with contemporary computer technologies and Google Workspace
  • Listen, learn, and lead with empathy to achieve results
  • Professionalism and adaptability when responding to feedback and expectations
  • Organization and independent judgment in managing day-to-day task timelines
  • Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( https://bit.ly/4brRrXm )
  • Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

  Conditions of Employment:

  • Hire is dependent on a Criminal Records Check (CRC) that is satisfactory to the City of Edmonton, and there may be a cost associated with this requirement.
  • Applicants may be tested

  Work Environment:

  • Note: This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite as per the Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52.
  • The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement, and the incumbent will be notified in advance.
  • This role works primarily in an indoor setting.
  • Availability to attend events during the evenings and weekends may be required from time to time.
  • This is a public-facing role and requires engagement and interaction with diverse people from various backgrounds with different needs, expectations and emotional states.

  The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca . Learn more about our benefits ( https://bit.ly/COEbenefits ).

  Up to 1 temporary full-time position for up to 11 months

  Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
  Salary Range: $36.128 - $45.418 (Hourly)
  Talent Acquisition Consultant: JF/RA

  Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.

• About the company

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