Director, Communications And Engagement

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Job Number: 56413
**Community Services | City of Edmonton**
**Big city. Complex challenges. Meaningful impact.**
Edmonton is growing, evolving and tackling some of the most important issues facing cities today. From community safety and social well-being to recreation, culture and emergency services, the work of Community Services touches the lives of Edmontonians every day.
**We're looking for an exceptional communications leader who sees complexity as opportunity, builds trust through relationships and knows how to turn strategy into impact.**
Reporting directly to the Deputy City Manager, Community Services, you'll be a trusted advisor, strategic partner and influential voice at the leadership table. You'll lead a talented team of communications and engagement professionals, navigate high-profile and often sensitive issues, and help shape how the City connects with the people it serves.
**What will you do?**
* **Lead with purpose.** Inspire, coach and empower a high-performing team that delivers exceptional communications and engagement * **Shape the conversation.** Provide strategic counsel on complex, high-profile and emerging issues that matter to Edmontonians * **Build bridges.** Cultivate trusted relationships with senior leaders, elected officials, and community and business partners * **See around corners.** Anticipate challenges, identify opportunities and bring sound judgment and political acumen to difficult decisions * **Make an impact.** Champion innovative communications, meaningful public engagement and change initiatives that deliver measurable results * **Think beyond boundaries.** Connect departmental priorities to the City's broader goals and help move the organization forward * **Live our values.** Align with our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( * **Foster inclusion.** Support, uphold, and foster a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation, and inclusion
Qualifications : You're a strategic thinker, trusted advisor and people-first leader who thrives where the stakes are high and the answers aren't always obvious.
**You bring:**
* Significant experience leading communications, engagement and related functions in a large, complex organization * Exceptional judgment, political acumen and the confidence to provide candid, thoughtful advice * A demonstrated ability to build strong teams, navigate change and influence across organizational boundaries * Expertise in strategic communications, public engagement, issues management and business partner relationships * Relevant education, training and/or experience in communications, marketing, journalism, business or a related discipline. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered * Advanced education and relevant professional accreditations are considered assets
Above all, you lead with integrity, curiosity and a commitment to public service, equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion.
**Why this role?**
**Few communications leadership opportunities offer this breadth of responsibility, proximity to decision-making and potential for meaningful community impact.**
If you're ready to lead talented people, tackle consequential challenges and help shape the future of Edmonton, we'd like to hear from you.
**Bring your perspective. Lead with purpose. Make Edmonton better.**
**Conditions of Employment and Work Environment:**
* ***1 permanent, full-time position*** * Hours of Work: 36.9 hours per week, Monday - Friday. This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite * Salary: (Annually) $130,637.93 - $163,297.94 * Hire is dependent on a Criminal Information Check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton. There may be a cost associated with this requirement
**The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact** **View email address on ca.hrm.tc****. Learn more about our benefits** ** Talent sourced through this process may be considered for similar opportunities within the City of Edmonton.**
**Recruitment Consultant:** JM/SB
*Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation*
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Classification Title: PT4
Posting Date: Nov 12, 2026
Closing Date: Dec 14, 2026 11:59:00 PM (ABT)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-time
Union : Management
Department: Community Services
Work Location(s):
17th Floor Edmonton Tower, 10111 104 Avenue
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