manager, communications

*The opportunity *

Are you ready to lead strategic communications for an organization committed to protecting consumers and setting professional standards in Alberta?s self-regulated real estate sectors? Can you consistently align all content and public communications with our mandate, ensuring they advance our strategic and business goals? Do you thrive in a dynamic, high-performance environment where every day is different? Have you effectively managed a team of communications professionals with diverse backgrounds and skills? If so, this may be the career opportunity for you.

The Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) has an exciting opportunity for a skilled Strategic Communications Manager to join its leadership team. In this role, you will provide organization-wide leadership and support for both external and internal communications. You will ensure RECA?s content and presence consistently promote our mandate, support our strategic and business objectives, and reinforce our reputation as a consumer advocate and regulatory authority. This role involves direct communications support to the leadership team and leads a team of communications professionals.

This permanent, full-time employment opportunity offers competitive compensation with a comprehensive benefits package, 4 weeks? vacation, an employer matching RRSP plan, and professional development opportunities.

*Role & responsibilities*

* leads the implementation of RECA?s Strategic Communications Strategy and ensures alignment across all departments
* builds and strengthens RECA?s reputation as Alberta?s real estate regulator and consumer advocate through brand management, multi-channel consumer protection and engagement campaigns
* serves as RECA?s spokesperson, directing media relations and managing crisis and issues response to protect the organization?s reputation
* oversees brand management and refresh initiatives, ensuring consistency in tone, visual identity, and messaging across all platforms
* seeks out opportunities to enhance RECA?s brand, build RECA?s image, and consumer/industry awareness of RECA
* implements and oversees reputation and media monitoring platforms, leveraging analytics to guide decisions, measure impact, and develop key performance indicators (KPIs) such as awareness, sentiment, engagement, and communications effectiveness
* champions our brand promise to Protect, Inform, and Elevate (P.I.E.) in all communications and organizational culture
* fosters a collaborative service-oriented team environment built on trust and mutual respect while encouraging professional development opportunities to strengthen team capacity in strategic, media, and digital communications
* oversees the unit?s human and financial resources to maximize efficiency, and coordinates with third-party vendors and consultants as needed

*Skills & qualifications*

* post-secondary education in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related discipline
* minimum 7 years of strategic and tactical communications experience, including strategy development, media relations, and reputation or issues management
* advanced writing, editing, interpersonal, presentation, and project management skills
* previous management experience leading a multi-dimensional team
* proven ability to develop relationships and work effectively with varied stakeholders
* experience working with legislation is required
* experience in a regulatory, government, or public-sector environment is an asset
* IABC membership and/or accreditation are an asset
* strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to adjust effectively to evolving priorities
* strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, cloud-based emailing systems, and Wordpress
* knowledge of current digital and social media tools, website analytics and basic graphic design or desktop publishing experience
* knowledge of, or experience in, the industries RECA governs is an asset

*How to apply*

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