Supporting a variety of communication activities in a professional and timely manner, the Coordinator, Communications is responsible for organizing and managing CPSA’s monthly newsletter, daily media clippings, community relations initiatives and other communications requirements such as project management, writing and editing, design, presentation support and commendations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates the day-to-day operations of the Communications department:

  • Oversee coordination/planning, promotional materials and presentations, meeting logistics, travel arrangements and day-of execution for CPSA speaking engagements and other community relations activities.
  • Manage CPSA's monthly e-newsletter, including collecting external submissions, writing/editing internal submissions as required, layout/design, and distribution.
  • Manage CPSA’s commendations intake and process.
  • Daily review, distribution and tracking of all CPSA-related media clippings.
  • Support Communications Advisors with various communications-related projects and activities.
  • Redirect inquiries and coordinate and/or draft responses for CPSA’s general email address.

• Provide strategic communications support to the Privacy portfolio, including research, partner consultation, project coordination, writing/editing articles, promotional/educational material, and website and intranet content.

• In support of continuous quality improvement, review and make recommendations to enhance CPSA’s communication practices.

• Participation on internal and external workings groups and committees as required.

• Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree, with a specialization in communications, marketing or a related field
  • 1 year of related experience

• Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

  • Solid understanding of Canadian Press style writing and editing.
  • Strong writing, editing and project management skills.
  • Sound knowledge of graphic design and web tools.

SALARY
The annual salary for this position is $69,342 and includes a comprehensive benefits package and pension plan.

Along with your resume, please submit a cover letter outlining why you are the right candidate for this position by telling us how your relevant work experience has prepared you to undertake this role. A submission without a cover letter will not be considered.

During the 90-day probationary period, the successful candidate will be required to work from CPSA's downtown Edmonton office. At the conclusion of a successful probationary period, a hybrid work arrangement may be considered.

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check satisfactory to CPSA.

We thank all candidates for their interest in CPSA. Only those selected to move forward in our selection process will be contacted.

By applying to this position, you are confirming you possess either Canadian Citizenship, permanent resident status, or a valid work permit.

CPSA embraces diversity and equal opportunity. The more inclusive we are, the better we can do our work. All candidates are considered for employment regardless of age, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran or disability status.

CPSA's work of regulating physicians and physician assistants takes place throughout Alberta. Our office is in Treaty 6 Territory, traditional lands of many First Nations, including the Cree, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Dene and Nakota Sioux. We are located within the Métis Homeland and acknowledge the Inuit who call this place home.