Calgary Municipal Land Corporation
Full-time

Communications Strategist

Marketing & Communications

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Background and General Scope of Position

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Communications, the Communications Strategist will be a dynamic communicator responsible for delivering a diverse range of communication strategies and tactics for the organization.

Working within CMLC’s Marketing and Communications team, the Communications Strategist will have cross-functional coordination responsibilities, and will support the execution of CMLC’s strategic plan priorities and annual communications strategy to generate awareness of the organization’s role as a community-builder, and to support the delivery of the East Village and Rivers District master plan visions, as well as of our Transit-Oriented Communications portfolio.

The Communications Strategist will execute and evaluate the success of corporate and project communications strategies, working with internal and external project teams to advance awareness of major CMLC-led city-building investments.

The Communications Strategist will also support the delivery of external community engagement programs in support of CMLC’s community development planning, and will play a critical role in the delivery of the organization’s broader corporate communication strategies, including but not limited to earned media programs, speaking engagements, and internal communications.

The successful candidate will work as a contributing team member to conceptualize, support and deliver communication, engagement and placemaking initiatives in the communities in which CMLC works.

Finally, the successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, and will be able to manage a range of tasks and priorities throughout the day. Attention to detail and accuracy is fundamental, and the Communications Strategist will not hesitate to go beyond the bare minimum to ensure the job is completed effectively and efficiently.

Key Accountabilities / Deliverables

  • External & Internal Communications Strategy Development, Delivery & Analysis
  • Project Management for Communications Strategy
  • Public & Community Engagement Support
  • Writing for a Range of Channels & Audiences

Qualifications

Person Specifications

Mission Critical Competencies

  • Strategic Thinking
  • Problem Solving
  • Sense of Urgency
  • Integrity & Ethics

Key Functional Skills

  • Strategic Communications Planning
  • Project Management
  • Writing
  • Monitoring & Analysis

Desired Education

  • Possess post-secondary education/degree in business and/or communications and/or Public Relations or equivalent

Essential Relevant Experience

  • 6-8 years of Communications/Public Relations experience
  • Experience in construction, design, land or real estate development industry considered an asset
  • Experience and competencies in:
    • Developing and implementing integrated communications and engagement strategies.
    • Delivering, analyzing and measuring earned media strategies.
    • Writing for a range of audiences and channels, including but not limited to media, newsletters, construction notices, long-form project content, corporate reports, and presentations.
    • Monitoring media coverage and public sentiment, and identifying opportunities to enhance or address.
    • Developing and delivering internal communications strategy
    • Public and community engagement planning, delivery, analysis and reporting.
  • Demonstrated management skills including:
    • Strong interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills
    • Strong organizational, project management and administrative skills
    • Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality

Please direct all inquiries and applications to careers@calgarymlc.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates being granted an interview will be contacted.

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