Your Opportunity:

You could be part of a dynamic team that is building communications for a new organization. We are seeking a Communications Advisor, Internal Communications for a temporary one-year contract. You would join a team of skilled communicators who are passionate about excellence in strategic communications and are innovative and creative. Reporting to the Director, Internal Communications, this role offers a unique opportunity to develop strategics, resources and programs for organizational communications. This position is responsible for developing and implementing internal communication activities within assigned programs and projects by undertaking planning and delivery of communications, promotional and educational activities, and other strategic communications work that supports the organization’s priorities and mandate. Assisted Living Alberta (ALA) is a newly created provincial health agency with a mandate to transform Alberta's continuing care, home care, and community care systems to provide Albertans with a comprehensive, holistic system of care with a full range of wrap-around services including medical and non-medical supports, home care, community care, social services, and continuing care homes.

Description:

You would develop and implement communications plans, and develop key messaging, briefing notes, support publications and the internal and external websites. Your goal is to improve the existing staff and physician communication approaches and support the development of a trusted foundation for internal communications. You coordinate, promote and manage internal events and activities as needed, all in keeping with organizational and departmental policies and guidelines. You demonstrate the ability to pivot under changing priorities and demands. You are a keen communicator with excellent written and verbal skills and you love being part of an innovative and collaborative team. You have excellent relationship skills and you are diplomatic and professional, with a keen attention to detail and sound decision-making abilities. You can juggle priorities and manage deadlines and thrive under pressure. You are able to manage confidential and sensitive information delicately and appropriately.