The Alberta Teachers’ Association invites applications for the position of
Communications officer, social media and media relations
Temporary (one year) full-time position
Work Location: Barnett House (11010 142 Street NW), Edmonton
As the professional organization of Alberta teachers, the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) promotes and advances public education, supports teachers’ professional practice and serves as the advocate for its members. The ATA is proud to retain our status as one of Alberta’s Top 80 Employers for consecutive years. We offer the following:
- A 35-hour work week, a minimum of four weeks of paid vacation, plus multiple other categories for days off to support your work/life balance.
- A competitive salary range of $80,277 to a current maximum of $103,281.
- A full range of 100 per cent employer-paid benefits for you and your eligible family members.
- Free on-site parking, outdoor patio, cafeteria, library, access to an on-site gym and multifaith/quiet spaces.
The opportunity
Reporting to the Communications Manager, the Communications Officer works collaboratively within the Government, Communications team to enhance the ATA’s communication approaches and overall engagement with internal and external audiences. Responsibilities and portfolios may shift according to changing operational needs; however, the incumbent is required to research, plan, develop, implement and evaluate communications strategies and audience outreach success when shaping and delivering key messages that promote ATA initiatives, programs, services and events. Specific responsibilities include the following:
- Respond to all media inquiries and coordinate interviews
- Develop or assist in the development of media releases, key messages, talking points and media-related presentations
- Observe media interviews and provide coaching where necessary
- Arrange media training sessions as required
- Coordinate the distribution of media releases, advisories and statements
- Assist with the organization of in-person, hybrid and livestreamed news conferences
- Organize the media portion of presidential tours
- Produce news articles, web and social media content, and collateral for events, programs, services and publications
- Plan, edit and create engaging content for the ATA’s social media channels
- Monitor and analyze social media metrics to guide and improve future social media campaigns
- Create and implement social media strategies and use member engagement, usability and other analytics to measure their effectiveness
- Develop social media guidelines and strategies for use by ATA staff, leaders and subgroups with direction from the Associate Coordinator, Communications
- Respond to queries through the ATA’s media channels
Qualifications
- A diploma in communications or equivalent education and experience
- Three to five years of experience in communications, with at least one year in a social media role or media relations setting (equivalencies will be considered)
- Experience writing for multiple social media platforms
- Experience utilizing various mediums of communication, including social media (X, Facebook, Instagram and others), public facing websites, SharePoint sites and Microsoft Teams
- Competency in developing quick and engaging content for social media, including photography, graphics and short videos
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications
- Knowledge and understanding of current trends in digital and social media
- Solid understanding of copyright and privacy legislation
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with diverse audiences using inclusive language approaches
- Strong organization and project management skills with high quality standards and an attention to detail
- Ability to multitask, prioritize work assignments and collaborate effectively
- Strong sense of diplomacy, tact and risk management when working with external and internal stakeholders
- Able to drive to events occasionally and work irregular hours during times of emergent communication needs
- Experience with NationBuilder and a working knowledge of basic HTML are assets
- Experience working in a member-driven association is an asset
- Ability to communicate in spoken and written French is an asset
How to apply
Applications can be emailed to careers@ata.ab.ca by 4:00 PM on May 6, 2026.
As an employer, the ATA aims to reflect and respond to the diversity of our membership, staff and the public. To help us better serve our members across the province, diverse applicants or candidates who speak more than one language are encouraged to identify these assets in their employment application.
The Alberta Teachers’ Association thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.