Senior Advisor

Reporting to the Director, Program and Operations Communications, the Senior Communications Advisor supports the Communications department in helping Assisted Living Alberta (ALA) pursue its mission, vision and strategic goals of delivering safe, quality care in the places Albertans call home. This position is responsible for developing and implementing communication activities within assigned programs and projects by undertaking planning and delivery of communications, promotional activities, media relations and issues management, and other activities, including patient relations. The ideal candidate will thrive in a faced paced environment and be adaptable to changing priorities. This posting may be used to fill 2 vacancies. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, ALA currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

Works with director and other senior communications advisors in across communications, engagement and external relations teams to develop and implement communication plans. Works with director and other senior communications advisors in communications, engagement and external relations teams to develop key messaging, briefing notes, speaking notes, strategic communications plans, etc., in consultation with key stakeholders. Researches and writes content and stories for various communications channels, including publications and internal and external websites. Supports issues management, including writing key messaging and briefing notes and responding to media calls.

Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta

Classification: Senior Advisor

Union: Exempt

Unit and Program: Assisted Living Alberta, Communications and Engagement

Primary Location: Grande Prairie Public Health

Location Details: Eligible to work remotely within Alberta

Negotiable Location: Provincial

Employee Class: Regular Full Time

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 16-NOV-2026

Date Available: 26-NOV-2026

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 2

Shifts per cycle: 10

Shift Pattern: Days, On Call

Days Off: Saturday/Sunday

Minimum Salary: $38.73

Maximum Salary: $66.42

Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

A degree or diploma in communications, public relations, journalism or related field. Five or more year's experience in a corporate communications environment.

Additional Required Qualifications

Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational, interpersonal and time management skills. Strong diplomacy and relationship building skills. Attention to detail and sound decision-making skills required. Proven initiative and motivation required. Must be flexible and reliable. Ability to manage tight deadlines and juggle multiple priorities. Demonstrated ability to work with confidential, sensitive information.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with or in the public sector or health care is an asset. Continuing care/seniors health/assisted living experience an asset.