Public Engagement Strategist

Job ID: 2794

Openings: 1

Jurisdiction: Civic Middle Management

Division: Communications, Service Regina & Tourism

Department: Communications & Engagement

Branch: Strategic Communications

Location Name: Regina, Saskatchewan, CA

Type of Posting: Internal & External

Employment Type: Permanent

Hourly Salary: $39.44 - $49.32

Annual Salary: $75,197.00 - $94,034.00

Date Posted: April 3, 2025

Closing Date: April 14, 2025

Land Acknowledgement:
We are proud to reside on Treaty 4 Territory and the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dakota, Nakota, Lakota, and Métis Nation, honoring and respecting these Nations and ancestors of this territory and grateful to be here. Regina is committed to building trust and creating true partnerships with Indigenous peoples.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion:
The City of Regina is an equal opportunities employer dedicated to fostering a respectful, collaborative, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace, allowing everyone to achieve their full potential. We value diversity as a key to our success and encourage all qualified candidates, including Indigenous peoples, people of color, 2SLGBTQIAP+ individuals of all genders, persons of disabilities, and members of equity-seeking communities, to apply.

The City of Regina is committed to ensuring accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform our Talent team and we'll collaborate with you to address your requirements.

Position Summary:
The Public Engagement Strategist is responsible for planning and executing public engagement approaches, strategies, and tactics. This role provides strategic engagement advice, support, and tools to business areas while integrating best practices into corporate engagement policies and processes. Reporting to the Manager, Public Engagement and Research, the strategist ensures engagement initiatives align with corporate goals and community needs.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic advice and direction on public engagement activities involving the community, stakeholders, and City Council.
• Develop, implement, and manage public engagement plans that align with corporate and divisional objectives.
• Offer engagement guidance to the City Manager, Executive Leadership Team, Mayor, and Council.
• Manage portfolio work plans and budgets to support engagement initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align and implement engagement strategies, messages, and activities.
• Support internal clients and external consultants in the development and execution of engagement plans.
• Prepare and contribute to engagement-supporting communication materials, including news releases, briefing notes, and digital content.
• Analyze and communicate engagement findings to inform decision-making.
• Develop and maintain corporate resources for engagement initiatives.
• Lead facilitation efforts and support the professional development of colleagues in public engagement best practices.

Key Qualifications:

• A university degree in Communications, Journalism, English, or a related field OR a two-year diploma in Public Relations.
• Minimum of five years of experience in a communications environment, with at least two years in a senior communications role.
• Experience leading strategic engagement initiatives and consultative processes.
• Municipal government experience is an asset.
• IAP2 Training in Public Participation or similar engagement training is an asset.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to express ideas effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management experience.
• Analytical skills with experience handling data and engagement statistics.
• Creative problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Requirements:

• Successful candidates may be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check per the City of Regina's Criminal Record Check Policy.
• Proof of education is required.
• Additional assessments may be conducted to evaluate competencies, skills, and knowledge.

At City of Regina, we offer competitive compensation, health and wellness benefits, and growth through educational support and in-house courses. If you’re passionate about public service and making a difference, apply now!

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