Senior Communications Consultant
About the role
Job Posting Detail
Position ID
2025-036
Position Title
Senior Communications Consultant
Application Deadline
1/7/2026
The Alberta Medical Association is currently recruiting for a Senior Communications Consultant to join our Advocacy & Engagement Team. This is a unique opportunity to join our team in a temporary role through September 30, 2026, with the exciting possibility of an extension based on project needs and performance. Successful candidates will have the chance to make a meaningful impact and may be considered for future opportunities within our organization.
Who are we?
The AMA is the official voice of the medical profession in Alberta. The association advocates for and supports Alberta physicians, strengthening their leadership in the provision of sustainable health care. For more information on the AMA please visit our website at www.albertadoctors.org.
Why work for the AMA?
At the AMA, we know that employees are fundamental to our success as an organization. We take pride in hiring client-oriented relationship builders who embrace teamwork, personal growth and development and truly want to help us succeed. As part of our employee experience, we provide a competitive compensation package, benefits, work-life balance and development opportunities.
The AMA has a hybrid work environment. The successful candidate will be based out of our Edmonton or Calgary office and will have the opportunity to work from home but maybe be required to occasionally go into the office or attend meetings in person.
Team Overview
The Advocacy and Engagement branch is at the heart of the AMA’s mission to champion Alberta physicians and advance the health care system. We drive advocacy, member communications, media relations, social media and government affairs - serving as trusted internal consultants to all AMA branches.
Our team leads strategic initiatives that amplify the physician voice, shape public policy and foster meaningful member engagement. We excel in strategic communication planning, writing, design, publication management, digital communications, social media, website design and management, environmental scanning and event coordination.
Position Overview
The senior communications consultant plays a strategic role in planning and implementing communications for internal and external audiences. The consultant provides communications advice to staff in AMA branches, programs and external, multi-stakeholder audiences.
This position requires ongoing contact with various areas of the AMA including the Accelerating Change and Transformation Team, AMA senior staff, AMA members, programs and other professional and allied organizations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Works autonomously and in collaboration with several teams.
- Develops and executes strategic communications tactics to support priority projects and deliverables.
- Maintains clear and consistent communication with Advocacy and Engagement team members regarding current projects, progress updates and potential areas of overlap and synergy. Actively identifies opportunities for collaboration and alignment between ACTT initiatives and broader AMA communications.
- Provides strategic communication advice to in-house, initiative-driven teams and committees (expert prescriber role: acknowledged, informed, qualified to provide advice).
- Provides strategic communication advice to external multi-stakeholder projects (upholding AMA interests).
- Manages communication needs for various priority projects.
- Handles calls/queries from team and physician members relating to projects; monitors and identifies opportunities and risks, notifies and/or provides advice to management accordingly.
- Environmental scanning of Alberta’s health care and political environment in development of communications deliverables.
- Graphic and website design.
- Project management, including the development of workplans, implementation and accountability for meeting deadlines.
- Demonstrate professionalism and build strong, collaborative relationships with both internal colleagues and external partners.
- Proactively manage the AMA’s reputation by navigating complex situations, resolving conflicts and fostering trust among stakeholders.
- Lead change management initiatives and apply quality improvement methodologies to drive communications excellence and continuous improvement.
Education and Experience
- University degree in Public Relations or related field.
- Membership in IABC or CPRS an asset.
- Minimum five years’ senior experience in corporate or not-for-profit/association communication environment.
- Experience should reflect measured results in successively more responsible projects and positions and the ability to deal with sensitive issues proactively in urgent situations.
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to tailor complex technical information for various audiences.
- Utilizes active listening skills, ensuring full understanding of complex situations across diverse audiences
- Liaises with colleagues, partners and physician members.
- Committed to high quality and follow through – often working to very short timelines.
- Strong team player with motivation to complete tasks.
- Capable of effectively juggling multiple complex projects that evolve over time.
- Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Ability to develop creative solutions to complex situations.
- Strong understanding of the complexities of the Alberta health care system.
- Flexible and adaptable, able to work within a changing environment.
How to apply:
To apply, please submit a cover letter and résumé through our application system on our careers page at (https://www.albertadoctors.org/about/careers/)in confidence. This role will remain open until 11:59pm on January 7, 2026. Please note that only applications received through our online tool will be accepted.
We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team, please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to complete all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational and/or credit) and professional reference checks satisfactory to the AMA.
The salary for this role is between $88,187 - $114,644 per annum
About Alberta Medical Association (AMA)
For over 100 years, the Alberta Medical Association (AMA) has advocated for high-quality health care.
Founded in the same year as the province, the Alberta Medical Association (AMA) now represents about 95% of Alberta's practicing physicians as well as resident physicians and medical students.
Alberta's physicians and the Alberta Medical Association (AMA) are committed to Patients First®.
The Alberta Medical Association (AMA) is proud to be part of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA).
Both the AMA and Canadian Medical Association (CMA) are member-driven organizations that advocate for our physician members at every stage of their careers.
The CMA's mission is to provide leadership for physicians and to promote the highest standard of health and health care for Canadians.
Senior Communications Consultant
About the role
Job Posting Detail
Position ID
2025-036
Position Title
Senior Communications Consultant
Application Deadline
1/7/2026
The Alberta Medical Association is currently recruiting for a Senior Communications Consultant to join our Advocacy & Engagement Team. This is a unique opportunity to join our team in a temporary role through September 30, 2026, with the exciting possibility of an extension based on project needs and performance. Successful candidates will have the chance to make a meaningful impact and may be considered for future opportunities within our organization.
Who are we?
The AMA is the official voice of the medical profession in Alberta. The association advocates for and supports Alberta physicians, strengthening their leadership in the provision of sustainable health care. For more information on the AMA please visit our website at www.albertadoctors.org.
Why work for the AMA?
At the AMA, we know that employees are fundamental to our success as an organization. We take pride in hiring client-oriented relationship builders who embrace teamwork, personal growth and development and truly want to help us succeed. As part of our employee experience, we provide a competitive compensation package, benefits, work-life balance and development opportunities.
The AMA has a hybrid work environment. The successful candidate will be based out of our Edmonton or Calgary office and will have the opportunity to work from home but maybe be required to occasionally go into the office or attend meetings in person.
Team Overview
The Advocacy and Engagement branch is at the heart of the AMA’s mission to champion Alberta physicians and advance the health care system. We drive advocacy, member communications, media relations, social media and government affairs - serving as trusted internal consultants to all AMA branches.
Our team leads strategic initiatives that amplify the physician voice, shape public policy and foster meaningful member engagement. We excel in strategic communication planning, writing, design, publication management, digital communications, social media, website design and management, environmental scanning and event coordination.
Position Overview
The senior communications consultant plays a strategic role in planning and implementing communications for internal and external audiences. The consultant provides communications advice to staff in AMA branches, programs and external, multi-stakeholder audiences.
This position requires ongoing contact with various areas of the AMA including the Accelerating Change and Transformation Team, AMA senior staff, AMA members, programs and other professional and allied organizations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Works autonomously and in collaboration with several teams.
- Develops and executes strategic communications tactics to support priority projects and deliverables.
- Maintains clear and consistent communication with Advocacy and Engagement team members regarding current projects, progress updates and potential areas of overlap and synergy. Actively identifies opportunities for collaboration and alignment between ACTT initiatives and broader AMA communications.
- Provides strategic communication advice to in-house, initiative-driven teams and committees (expert prescriber role: acknowledged, informed, qualified to provide advice).
- Provides strategic communication advice to external multi-stakeholder projects (upholding AMA interests).
- Manages communication needs for various priority projects.
- Handles calls/queries from team and physician members relating to projects; monitors and identifies opportunities and risks, notifies and/or provides advice to management accordingly.
- Environmental scanning of Alberta’s health care and political environment in development of communications deliverables.
- Graphic and website design.
- Project management, including the development of workplans, implementation and accountability for meeting deadlines.
- Demonstrate professionalism and build strong, collaborative relationships with both internal colleagues and external partners.
- Proactively manage the AMA’s reputation by navigating complex situations, resolving conflicts and fostering trust among stakeholders.
- Lead change management initiatives and apply quality improvement methodologies to drive communications excellence and continuous improvement.
Education and Experience
- University degree in Public Relations or related field.
- Membership in IABC or CPRS an asset.
- Minimum five years’ senior experience in corporate or not-for-profit/association communication environment.
- Experience should reflect measured results in successively more responsible projects and positions and the ability to deal with sensitive issues proactively in urgent situations.
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to tailor complex technical information for various audiences.
- Utilizes active listening skills, ensuring full understanding of complex situations across diverse audiences
- Liaises with colleagues, partners and physician members.
- Committed to high quality and follow through – often working to very short timelines.
- Strong team player with motivation to complete tasks.
- Capable of effectively juggling multiple complex projects that evolve over time.
- Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Ability to develop creative solutions to complex situations.
- Strong understanding of the complexities of the Alberta health care system.
- Flexible and adaptable, able to work within a changing environment.
How to apply:
To apply, please submit a cover letter and résumé through our application system on our careers page at (https://www.albertadoctors.org/about/careers/)in confidence. This role will remain open until 11:59pm on January 7, 2026. Please note that only applications received through our online tool will be accepted.
We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team, please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to complete all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational and/or credit) and professional reference checks satisfactory to the AMA.
The salary for this role is between $88,187 - $114,644 per annum
About Alberta Medical Association (AMA)
For over 100 years, the Alberta Medical Association (AMA) has advocated for high-quality health care.
Founded in the same year as the province, the Alberta Medical Association (AMA) now represents about 95% of Alberta's practicing physicians as well as resident physicians and medical students.
Alberta's physicians and the Alberta Medical Association (AMA) are committed to Patients First®.
The Alberta Medical Association (AMA) is proud to be part of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA).
Both the AMA and Canadian Medical Association (CMA) are member-driven organizations that advocate for our physician members at every stage of their careers.
The CMA's mission is to provide leadership for physicians and to promote the highest standard of health and health care for Canadians.