Events Specialist

Job Information
Job Title: Events Specialist 
Job Requisition ID: 86464
Ministry: Executive Council
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: August 19, 2026
Classification: Program Services 4
Salary: $ 3,148.20 to $ 4,126.82 bi-weekly ($82,168 - $107,710/year)
Executive Council works to ensure effective strategic planning and coordinated policy development and communications across government, engages Albertans and the broader global community, and promotes a vibrant and innovative public service.
In addition to policy, protocol, communications and Cabinet functions, Executive Council includes Communications and Public Engagement (CPE). CPE is the Government of Alberta's full-service communications, public relations and marketing department. Its mandate is to enhance communications between Albertans and the Government of Alberta.
CPE’s expert staff provide specialized services across the spectrum of communications including writing, social media, media relations, event coordination, issues management, crisis communications, digital communications, advertising, marketing, graphic design, public engagement and translation services.
The department staffs the communications branches in all ministries of government, and provides centralized research, engagement, advertising and media services to government. For information about CPE, visit our website at https://www.alberta.ca/cpe.

Role Responsibilities

Are you an experienced event planning professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys working behind the scenes to deliver impactful, high-profile events?
Communications and Public Engagement is seeking an Events Specialist to lead the planning and execution of strategic government events that support the Premier, ministers, senior executives, and ministries across Alberta.
This is a unique opportunity to work on announcements and events that receive provincial and national attention while providing trusted advice, managing complex logistics, and ensuring every event is delivered with professionalism and excellence. The role offers meaningful work, significant responsibility, and the chance to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders across government.
What You'll Bring to this Role: 
As an Events Specialist, you will provide senior-level event planning expertise and strategic counsel to ministries and internal clients. Working with considerable independence, you will oversee the development and execution of events from concept through completion while ensuring alignment with Government of Alberta priorities and standards.

Strategic Event Planning

• Develop and implement event strategies for news conferences, media availabilities, technical briefings, photo opportunities, and other outreach initiatives.
• Provide strategic advice and consultation to ministries and internal stakeholders.
• Anticipate issues and identify solutions to support successful event delivery.

Event / Project Management and Logistics

• Lead all aspects of event planning, including timelines, resource requirements, venue coordination, technical needs, staging, and production logistics.

Media and Stakeholder Coordination

• Serve as an on-site resource for media logistical inquiries
• Work closely with media relations teams and communications staff to address evolving event requirements

Strategic Writing and Planning Support

• Prepare event plans, briefing materials, agendas, checklists, status reports, and post-event summaries.

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.
Creative Problem Solving – Identifying practical solutions and anticipating challenges.
Drive for Results – Delivering high-quality outcomes while managing competing demands.
Agility – Adapting effectively to changing priorities and evolving circumstances.
Build Collaborative Environments – Developing positive working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Develop Networks – Building strong partnerships to support successful outcomes. 

Qualifications

University graduation and/or Diploma in a communications, public relations, or related discipline plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.

Knowledge, Experience, and Skills:

• Experience planning and delivering complex events from initiation through execution.
• Strong project management experience.
• Experience coordinating events in a variety of venues and environments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong judgment, problem-solving, and issue management skills.
• Experience working with senior leaders, executives, or diverse stakeholder groups.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to changing priorities. 

Assets:
• Experience supporting media events, public announcements, or news conferences.
• Experience collaborating with audio-visual teams, production companies, or event vendors.
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.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

This posting is for 1 (one) full time, permanent position.
Hours of work: 36.25 hrs/week
Location: Edmonton (travel required)

• Must have a valid driver's licence and able to travel throughout the province.
• Must be able to lift heavy materials for the event; such as the traveling event case, podium sign kit, flags and assist during set-up as required.
• Position is located in Edmonton, although travel throughout the province is required.

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 Resources 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 Annie Ostopowich at Annie.Ostopowich@gov.ab.ca.