Communications Consultant

Job Information
Job Title: Communications Consultant 
Job Requisition ID: 86052
Ministry: Justice
Location: Edmonton or Calgary
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Temporary
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: August 19, 2026
Classification: Program Services 4 (024PSA)
Salary: $3,148.20 to $4,126.82 bi-weekly ($82,168 - $107,710/year)

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities.

The Alberta Human Rights Commission works with Albertans to promote awareness of, and appreciation for, human rights and diversity. Its overall goal is to develop inclusive communities in which all Albertans can participate in the social, economic, and cultural life of the province without discrimination.

Created by the Government of Alberta, the Commission is an independent commission that reports to the Minister of Justice. It has a two-fold mandate: to foster equality and to reduce discrimination. It fulfills this mandate through the resolution and settlement of human rights complaints; an administratively fair human rights tribunal process, and through education programs, policy development, and collaborative initiatives.

Role Responsibilities

Are you ready to shape public understanding of human rights in Alberta? This role offers a unique opportunity to develop and implement communications that promote human rights, inform Albertans, and highlight the vital programs and services of the Alberta Human Rights Commission.

Reporting to the Director, Communication, Education and Engagement (CEE), you will lead and support diverse marketing and communications initiatives. This challenging yet rewarding position requires strategic thinking, creativity, and the ability to translate complex human rights issues into clear, accessible messages for a wide range of audiences.

As Communications Consultant, you will lead content creation, develop comprehensive communication plans, and support both internal and external communications initiatives. You'll collaborate closely with internal subject matter experts and CEE colleagues to ensure effective and timely delivery of key messages across various platforms.

Your responsibilities in this role will include but will not be limited to

• Developing and executing comprehensive marketing and communications strategies for internal and external audiences, including media relations, digital content, and brand management.
• Leading the development and planning for new communication vehicles like newsletters and other digital communication mediums.
• Creating and editing engaging, plain language content for diverse platforms like websites, social media, newsletters, reports, and speeches, ensuring accessibility and clarity.
• Leading public awareness campaigns and initiatives that increase awareness and understanding of human rights and the Commission.
• Conducting research and environmental scans to identify trends and inform strategic communication decisions.
• Providing expert communications advice and support, including issues management, strategic planning, and plain language audits and reviews.

To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to craft clear, concise, and engaging plain language content.
• Strategic thinking for developing and implementing effective marketing and communication plans.
• Strong project management abilities to lead initiatives from concept to evaluation.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills for engaging diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with digital communication tools (e.g., Adobe, Canva, email marketing platforms, social media management tools) and content management systems.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of social justice principles, such as equity, root causes, diversity, inclusion, racism, and discrimination.

The Job Description is provided for Further details on 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.

Below are the critical competencies required for this role:

• Agility - Must be able to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience, and work effectively in changing environments.
• Develop Networks - Proactively builds networks, foster connections, and establishes trust in relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Systems Thinking - Understands how work contributes to the achievement of departmental goals. Anticipates changes in own area based on activities in other areas.
• Creative Problem Solving - Have the ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.

Qualifications

Minimum Recruitment Standard:

• University graduation (4 years) in a related field such as Social Sciences, Humanities, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or any other related degrees, plus 4 (four) years of progressively responsible related experience in areas like public information services, marketing, communications, or any other related areas; 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.
  • Also, for this role, a directly related diploma is considered equivalent to university graduation.
• A cover letter is required along with your application. In your cover letter, please briefly summarize:
  • How your professional and/or academic background relates to this role, including your direct and transferable expertise and skills, and
  • Reason(s) for interest in this role.

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Assets:

• Experience in developing and executing comprehensive strategic communications plans across a variety of traditional and digital communication vehicles.
• Experience in translating complex legislative, policy, or human rights information into clear, accessible, and engaging content tailored for diverse audiences.
• Experience developing content for a wide range of communication materials, including speaking notes, website articles, briefing notes, and annual reports.
• Experience with graphic design software and digital email marketing platforms (e.g., Canva, Campaigner) for creating impactful communication materials.
• Experience developing social media, website content, brand, and/or crisis communication strategies.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

Hours of work: Monday - Friday, 8:15 am - 4:30 pm (36.25/week)

Positions Currently available: One (1) temporary position is available for 2 (two) years.

Location: This opportunity is located at 10405 Jasper Building, 10405 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton OR John J. Bowlen Building, 620 - 7 Avenue S. W., Calgary.

Final candidates will be asked 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.

Links and information on what we have to offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information.
• Professional learning and development.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

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 see Job Application Resoures for information. 
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.
It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary 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.
It 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 Opeyemi Asama at Opeyemi.Asama@gov.ab.ca.