Communications Specialist (FT)
- AB, Canada
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
Full-time
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- Full-time
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- Experience: 3+ years of experience managing communications across text, graphics, social, and web channels.
- Posting language
- English
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Job Description
Posted Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Join Our Team: Communications Specialist
Are you a natural storyteller with an eye for stunning visuals? Do you love jumping from writing a compelling story to designing an infographic, scheduling a social media campaign, and updating a website all in the same day?
We are seeking a versatile Communications Specialist to sometimes lead or support our brand’s voice and digital footprint. In this role, you will be the creative engine driving our multi-channel communication strategy, connecting our brand seamlessly with clients, partners, and the public.
Job Summary
The Communications Specialist develops and executes internal and external communication strategies that enhance brand visibility and engagement. This multi-faceted role reports to the Manager, Communications & Event and contributes to the overall work of the Development and Community Relations team.
A Strong storyteller and a digital brand guardian across all communication channels, the ideal candidate possesses a unique blend of creative flair, strong writing skills, graphic design capabilities, and technical digital platform management.
Job Responsibilities
You will be joining an established Agency that is guided by faith to care for and bring hope to people in need with humility, compassion and respect.
With 65 years of service delivery experience, Catholic Social Services is one of the largest multi-function social services agencies in Canada, with nearly 2000 staff, and hundreds of volunteers delivering over 100 different programs to people in need throughout Central Alberta and Edmonton.
How To Apply
Please submit your resume and a tailored cover letter explaining why you are the perfect fit for this cross-functional position.
Application Deadline: November 30, 2026
Our values are at the core of everything we do!
Catholic Social Services is committed to fostering a diverse and representative workforce. In an effort to enrich our agency and reflect the communities we serve, we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all diverse groups and backgrounds.
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12431 Stony Plain Rd, Edmonton, AB T5N 3N3, Canada
Posted Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Join Our Team: Communications Specialist
Are you a natural storyteller with an eye for stunning visuals? Do you love jumping from writing a compelling story to designing an infographic, scheduling a social media campaign, and updating a website all in the same day?
We are seeking a versatile Communications Specialist to sometimes lead or support our brand’s voice and digital footprint. In this role, you will be the creative engine driving our multi-channel communication strategy, connecting our brand seamlessly with clients, partners, and the public.
Job Summary
The Communications Specialist develops and executes internal and external communication strategies that enhance brand visibility and engagement. This multi-faceted role reports to the Manager, Communications & Event and contributes to the overall work of the Development and Community Relations team.
A Strong storyteller and a digital brand guardian across all communication channels, the ideal candidate possesses a unique blend of creative flair, strong writing skills, graphic design capabilities, and technical digital platform management.
Job Responsibilities
- Craft the Message: Write clear, engaging, and persuasive copy for newsletters, blogs, press releases, and internal communications.
- Bring Concepts to Life: Design eye-catching digital graphics, brochures, presentation slides, and promotional assets that respect our brand guidelines.
- Engage Our Communities: Grow and nurture our audience on LinkedIn, Instagram, and other major platforms by creating and scheduling content calendars and tracking analytics.
- Drive Our Web Experience: Serve as the webmaster, updating website copy, posting new blogs, tracking SEO metrics, and ensuring an accessible online user journey.
- Support Media and Community Relations: Assist with pitching local media outlets, tracking media coverage, and helping coordinate special events.
- Experience: 3+ years of experience managing communications across text, graphics, social, and web channels.
- Writing Mastery: Strong Storytelling, copyediting, and proofreading skills tailored to distinct audiences.
- Design Savvy: Intermediate to advanced proficiency with tools like Canva, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, or Illustrator.
- Tech-Fluent: Familiarity with website content management systems and a foundational understanding of web technologies, alongside social scheduling platforms.
- Analytical Mindset: Ability to read Google Analytics or native social platform insights and pivot strategy based on results.
- Competitive pay, based on your qualifications and experience.
- We offer flexibility and supportive working environment.
- Three weeks of vacation
- Paid wellness days and sick time
- After three months of working with us, you’ll be eligible to participate in our comprehensive health benefit plan
- After one year of working with us, we’ll match your 5% pension contribution
- The opportunity to work in a values-based, relationship-driven, client-centered and family-focused environment
- The chance to work with compassionate team members who listen to your ideas and want to make a positive difference in the Agency
You will be joining an established Agency that is guided by faith to care for and bring hope to people in need with humility, compassion and respect.
With 65 years of service delivery experience, Catholic Social Services is one of the largest multi-function social services agencies in Canada, with nearly 2000 staff, and hundreds of volunteers delivering over 100 different programs to people in need throughout Central Alberta and Edmonton.
How To Apply
Please submit your resume and a tailored cover letter explaining why you are the perfect fit for this cross-functional position.
Application Deadline: November 30, 2026
Our values are at the core of everything we do!
- Humility: We acknowledge with gratitude our human abilities and limitations. We demonstrate humility by doing the best that we can with the resources that we have.
- Compassion: We respond to people in need with love. We demonstrate our compassion by caring for people without judgment and without condition.
- Respect: We demonstrate our respect by being personally present, open and attentive to those we care for and by honouring their dignity and freedom.
Catholic Social Services is committed to fostering a diverse and representative workforce. In an effort to enrich our agency and reflect the communities we serve, we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all diverse groups and backgrounds.
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Pay Type Salary
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12431 Stony Plain Rd, Edmonton, AB T5N 3N3, Canada
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Responsibilities
Develop and deliver internal and external communications across written, visual, social media, and web channels to strengthen brand visibility and audience engagement. Manage website content and analytics, support media relations, and assist with coordinating special events.
Requirements
Requires at least three years of experience managing communications across text, graphics, social media, and web channels, along with strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills. Candidates should have intermediate to advanced proficiency with design tools, familiarity with website content management and social scheduling platforms, and the ability to interpret analytics and adjust strategy.
Skills
- Storytelling
- Copywriting
- Copyediting
- Proofreading
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Management
- Content Calendar Planning
- Website Content Management
- Search Engine Optimization
- Google Analytics
- Social Media Analytics
- Media Relations
- Event Coordination
- Brand Management
- Content Management Systems
- Accessibility
Benefits
- Three Weeks Of Vacation
- Paid Wellness Days
- Paid Sick Time
- Health Benefit Plan
- Matched Pension Contribution
- Flexible Working Environment
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Marketing
- Creative & Media
- Art & Design
- Social Services
Keywords
- Canva
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Illustrator
- Google Analytics
- Social Media Platforms
- Content Management Systems
- Social Scheduling Platforms
- Search Engine Optimization
- Website Management
- Content Calendars
- Digital Graphics
- Brochures
- Presentation Slides
- Newsletters
- Blogs
- Press Releases
- Internal Communications
- Media Coverage
- Media Relations
- Brand Guidelines
- Accessibility
- Community Relations
- Event Coordination