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The Alberta Securities Commission is the industry-funded regulator responsible for administering the province's securities laws. It is entrusted with fostering a fair and efficient capital market in Alberta and with protecting investors. As a member of the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), the ASC works to improve, coordinate and harmonize the regulation of Canada's capital markets.

The Communications and Investor Education Division provides strategic communications counsel and support to all areas of the ASC to engage and educate internal and external stakeholders. The team promotes consistent, relevant and timely communication through internal communications, earned and social media, investor education activities and industry communications and education.

Reporting to the Director, Communications & Investor Education, the successful candidate will provide strategic communications support and counsel to enhance the reputation of the ASC as a trusted source of information and to create greater awareness of the ASC’s role as a regulator. The successful candidate will work with a dynamic and creative team in a highly professional culture that offers challenging work while maintaining a healthy work/life balance.

• Representing the ASC as a member of the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) and coordinating ASC participation in CSA communications initiatives, publications, earned media, and other activities.
• Acting as a trusted advisor on communications matters to other divisions including Enforcement, Corporate Finance, Market Regulation, Office of the Chief Accountant, Office of the General Counsel.
• Outstanding proofreading and editing skills. Attention to detail is critical.
• A Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications or journalism; a master’s degree is a plus.
• Superb organizational and project management skills with experience in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating communications projects. Must be able to manage multiple projects with conflicting deadlines while maintaining a high level of work quality.
• Supporting development and execution of strategic earned media initiatives.
• The ability to travel periodically, usually within Alberta.
• Minimum 10 years of related experience, specifically in developing high-quality strategic communication plans and products, including earned media.
• Contributing senior-level writing and editing skills to a broad range of projects including news releases, industry reports, speechwriting, executive communications, digital communications and other highly visible initiatives.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence and persuade.
• A solid understanding of CP Style.
• Developing and project managing strategic communications programs that support department and Commission objectives.
• Strong ability to think critically and strategically.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate and translate complex issues into common language.
• Monitoring and anticipating risks, major issues and opportunities, and providing counsel on communications responses.
• Financial sector experience would be beneficial.

Click the Apply For This Job Online button to submit your resume, cover letter and salary expectations by May 19, 2023. This position will work out of the ASC office located in Calgary, Alberta. You will be contacted if you are selected for an interview. More information about working at the ASC including our comprehensive Total Rewards package can be found on our website at www.asc.ca.

We offer a hybrid work environment and flexibility, a competitive total rewards package consisting of 100 per cent employer-paid benefits, comprehensive health and dental, employee life insurance, short-term and long-term disability; retirement benefits; travel insurance; paid vacation time, flex and sick days; an employee family assistance program; transportation allowance, generous flexible spending account and professional development through subsidized courses, conference, workshops, seminars and in-house training. We also encourage fun and giving back to the community with initiatives offered through our ASC Social Club and annual United Way Campaign.

The ASC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected.