Do you have a passion for collaborating and creating effective communications plans? If so, keep reading!
The Communications Officer will be part of the team responsible for providing general support to CPA Alberta’s communications priorities. This position will take a lead role in CPA Alberta’s digital communication properties, primarily the corporate website. The position will be responsible for communications planning, project management, content development, and other communications activities as required. This role reports to the Manager, Communications.
CPA Alberta has offices in Edmonton and Calgary and provides hybrid Telecommuting opportunities (working from home a maximum of 3 days a week).
Further information on the benefits of working with CPA Alberta can be found on our website here (https://www.cpaalberta.ca/About-Us/Careers-at-CPA-Alberta).
- Post-secondary degree/diploma in communications, marketing, business, public relations, English, or related field
- Experience in developing communication plans, contributing to digital and print communications initiatives, and crafting targeted messages
- Demonstrated experience managing and corporate websites using Content Management Systems (CMS), such as Sitecore or Kentico.
- Experience interpreting Power BI dashboards and Google Analytics to track and monitor digital performance.
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
- Effective interpersonal, communication, and relationship management skills
- Proven organizational, strategic, planning, and implementation skills
- Proficiency working with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
- Lead the overall management, performance, and continuous improvement of the organization’s website and associated digital properties.
- Lead website modernization initiatives, including platform upgrades, content governance improvements, information architecture enhancements and design optimization.
- Determine, track, and report on relevant metrics to track website engagement.
- Developing and executing communications plans and strategies, including collaborating with stakeholders (internal and external) and building relationships
- Creating and/or editing content for CPA Alberta initiatives, including:
- Articles and blog posts for online and print
- Digital content, including web copy and social media posts
- Speaking notes
- Various communications materials, including brochures and advertisements
- Supporting the development, coordination, and implementation of promotions and communications for CPA Alberta conferences, events, and programs
- Providing communications support for other CPA Alberta projects as directed
- Other duties as required
CPA Alberta is the professional regulatory organization representing Alberta’s approximately 30,000 Chartered Professional Accountants (CPAs). Alberta’s CPAs are among the more than 200,000 Canadian CPAs who provide financial and management expertise across the country and around the world, at every level and in every sector. CPA Alberta’s legislated mandate is to protect the interest of the public, protect the integrity of the profession, promote and increase the competence of Alberta CPAs, and regulate the conduct of Alberta CPAs.
If you have competency in:
- Values & Ethics
- Teamwork & Adaptability
- Organizational Awareness
- Communication
- Analytical Thinking
- Judgement
- Planning & Organizing
- Results Management
Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification shown, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
- Fast-paced work environment
- Some travel may be required
- Occasional work outside of regular working hours may be required
- This position can be in either Calgary or Edmonton
CPA Alberta thanks all applicants for their interest and advises that we will contact only those selected for an interview.
In its commitment to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce, CPA Alberta welcomes applications from all qualified persons. We encourage members of equity groups (women, Black, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ2S+); and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of the organization to apply.
Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.
Preferred
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Editing and Proofreading
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Business Writing
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Collaboration
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Time Management
