Calgary Police Service - Communications Advisor - Jobs in Calgary, AB

Job Description

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary . City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits . Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.As a Communications Advisor, you will be responsible for creating and implementing communication strategies and tactical plans to meet client needs as well as support the overall objectives of the Calgary Police Service. You will consult on projects, prepare media strategies for investigations, respond to media inquiries, develop engaging internal and external communications content, as well as support crime prevention and awareness initiatives. Your primary duties will include:

• Consult with clients to determine communication objectives, as well as develop and implement strategies or tactical plans to meet those requirements.
• Determine appropriate messaging, audiences, tactics, and channels to achieve client communication objectives for internal and external strategies and plans.
• Develop media strategies, news releases and responses to reporter requests that align with client objectives, while maintaining a positive relationship with the media.
• Manage issues and crisis communications to safeguard the reputation of the Service, support operational needs and keep the community and CPS members safe.
• Develop key messages, speaking notes and presentations for Senior members of the Service.
• Identify proactive opportunities to highlight the positive work of the Service to the community.
• Provide media training/coaching to CPS spokespeople, as well as mentorship and guidance to junior positions within the Section.

Working Conditions: Regular exposure to graphic and disturbing content contained in police files; responds directly to aggressive members of the public while performing media relations duties.Qualifications

• A degree in Communications, Journalism, and Public Relations or a related field.
• 5 years of experience including media-relations and strategic communications is required and experience in crisis communication is preferred.
• Work experience in a police environment is an asset.
• The competencies required for this position are communication, efficiency and thoroughness, focus on results, impact and influence, planning and prioritizing, relationship building, and service orientation.

Pre-employment Requirements

• An enhanced security clearance will be conducted.
• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Union: CUPE Local 38Business Unit: Calgary Police ServicePosition Type: 1 PermanentLocation: 5111 47 Street N.E.Compensation: Pay Grade 10 $40.08 - 53.57 per hourDays of Work: This position works a 4-daycompressed work week, with 1 weekof on-call in an 8-week rotation.Hours of work: Standard 35-hour work weekAudience: Internal/ExternalApply By: April 20, 2023Job ID #:307480Quick Apply

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