Communications and Marketing Officer - Alberta Foundation for the Arts

DATE : April 11, 2025

DEADLINE: April 25, 2025 - 5:59 am

Job Title: Communications and Marketing Officer 
Job Requisition ID: 68505
Ministry: Arts, Culture and Status of Women
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary:  Temporary-Up to 24 months 
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: April 24, 2025
Classification: Program Services 1
Salary: ​$ 2,165.27 to $ 2,814.70 bi-weekly ($56,513 - $ 73,463/year)

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.

Qualifications

Two-year 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 GOA-wide 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 www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

• 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. Out-of-province 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. Out-of-province 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 - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca.
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life 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 www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information.