We are looking for Communications Specialist - Intermediate for our client in Edmonton, AB
Job Title: Communications Specialist - Intermediate
Job Location: Edmonton, AB
Job Type: Contract
Job Overview:
Requirement/Must Have:
- University graduation in a related field such as Commerce or Communications plus 4+ years progressively responsible related experience OR a diploma in a related field and a minimum 6+ years of progressively responsible work experience.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group.
- Experience developing and implementing effective communication plans.
- Experience developing professional internal and organizational communications, including executive/leadership messages, employee communications, organizational announcements, newsletters, and briefing materials.
- Experience developing professional presentations and visual communication materials for senior leadership and other organizational audiences, including advanced use of Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Experience reviewing and evaluating existing communications and recommending or implementing improvements to clarity, consistency, effectiveness, and audience suitability.
- Experience with professional business writing, editing, and translating complex business or technical information into clear, concise, audience-appropriate communications.
- Experience working directly with executives, senior leaders, managers, and subject matter experts to gather information, provide communications advice, and develop communication products.
Responsibilities:
- Develop executive communications on behalf of leadership, including branch updates, organizational announcements, leadership messages, and employee communications.
- Prepare monthly branch communications based on information provided by leadership.
- Develop communication strategies and communication plans supporting organizational transformation and technology initiatives.
- Create professional communication products including presentations, executive briefing notes, speaking notes, newsletters, FAQs, infographics, and visual communication materials.
- Develop branding and visual identity for initiatives, ensuring consistency across communication products.
- Translate complex business and technical information into clear, concise, audience-appropriate communications.
- Support organizational change initiatives through employee engagement and change communications.
- Review, edit, and provide quality assurance for communications prepared by project teams and leadership.
- Review existing operational communications, including service outage and maintenance notifications, and recommend improvements to readability, consistency, effectiveness, and customer experience.
- Develop standardized communication templates and guidance for operational and executive communications.
- Collaborate with executives, managers, subject matter experts, and project teams to gather information and prepare communication materials.
- Develop presentations and supporting materials for executive meetings, leadership forums, town halls, and stakeholder engagement sessions.
- Provide communications advice and recommendations to leadership regarding communication approaches and stakeholder messaging.
- Ensure all communication products align with organizational communication standards, visual identity requirements, and plain language principles.
Nice to Have:
- Experience developing branding, visual identity, templates, infographics, or other visual communication products using tools such as Adobe Creative Suite or Canva.
- Experience developing communications related to technology service disruptions, outages, planned maintenance, incidents, or service changes.
- Experience developing communications within a technology, IT, digital transformation, or similarly technical environment.
- Experience developing communications within government, the public sector, or another complex regulated organization.
- Experience supporting communications for organizational transformation, change management, restructuring, or other significant organizational change initiatives.
- Experience using SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, or other digital platforms to publish or manage organizational communications.
Skills:
- Corporate Communications.
- Executive Communications.
- Communication Strategy & Planning.
- Change Communications.
- Stakeholder Engagement.
- Presentation Development.
- Content Writing & Editing.
- Executive Briefing Notes.
- Newsletters.
- FAQs.
- Infographics.
- Branding & Visual Identity.
- Plain Language.
- Organizational Change Management.
Qualification And Education:
- Degree or diploma in Commerce, Communications, or related area.
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Benefits
Our Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities
Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.
About Cynet Systems
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia.
As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.
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