Alberta Securities Commission

Title: Advisor, Investor Awareness & Education (1-year term position) Location: CA-AB-Calgary Department: Professional ID;2026-1358 Category;Professional Position type;Temporary (12 months) Hybrid;Eligible Our organization The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) is the industry-funded regulator responsible for administering the province's securities laws. It is entrusted with fostering a fair and efficient capital market in Alberta and with protecting investors. As a member of the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), the ASC works to improve, coordinate and harmonize the regulation of Canada's capital markets. The Communications and Investor Education Division provides strategic communications counsel and support to all areas of the ASC to engage and educate internal and external stakeholders. The team promotes consistent, relevant and timely communication through internal communications, earned and social media, investor education activities and industry communications and education. The opportunity Reporting to the Manager, Communications & Investor Education, and working with all members of the Communications & Investor Education team, this role is a critical member of the communications and investor education effort. This role will contribute to building and maintaining the overall brand and professional representation of the ASC through advertising and all communication tools, channels and materials. For this fixed term position, the ASC offers a hybrid work environment and flexibility, a competitive total rewards package consisting of 100 per cent employer-paid benefits, effective your first day of employment. These benefits include a comprehensive health and dental plan, flex days; an employee family assistance program; transportation allowance, and a generous flexible spending account. We also encourage fun and giving back to the community with initiatives offered through our ASC Social Club and annual United Way Campaign. Key responsibilities include - Working with the team, including the Manager, Communications and Investor Education, to refine and manage a multi-year awareness building, advertising, communications, engagement and education strategy and tactics that support the Commission’s mandate of investor protection. - As part of implementing the strategy, work with members of the team, and external partners, to develop and implement initiatives that grab attention, build awareness of the ASC, create interest and foster investment literacy. - Working collaboratively with colleagues within the ASC to evolve resources and content, including print materials, digital advertising, social media activity and supporting enhancements to the ASC’s websites, ensuring information is accurate, timely, relevant and engaging. - Providing senior-level writing and editing services for all channels. - Leading the creation and rollout of integrated brand programs across various divisions, including advertising campaigns, communications materials, and digital content across multiple channels. - Execute the annual “always on” brand awareness program, including creative development, media planning, and performance measurement using research and data driven insights. - Building and maintaining high-trust relationships and partnerships with a variety of stakeholders including vendors, community organizations and agencies and other regulators. - Leading digital advertising and content execution, including managing and upholding brand standards, supporting event branding and awareness, and collaborating with agencies and internal teams to deliver work on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will possess - Creativity and an interest in reaching, engaging and helping Albertans. - At least six years of directly related experience with a bachelor’s degree or diploma in advertising/marketing, communications, public relations, education or related field. - Deep understanding of communication theory and expertise in integrating corporate messaging across channels. - Extensive knowledge of advertising media and how to strategically leverage channels within integrated campaigns. - Well-established planning and project management skills with an ability to think strategically. - Knowledge and understanding of how to do research and better understand what target audiences need or want, how to successfully use traditional and digital advertising and a make the most productive use of communication channels – including websites, social media and email marketing. - An understanding of how to manage, utilize and leverage data analytics. - The ability to work proactively and reactively, independently and as a collaborative team member to create and drive new initiatives or enhance existing programs and partnerships. - Excellent written and oral communication skills, with proven success in interpreting, synthesizing and translating complex information into simple, compelling language.

Title: Advisor, External Communications and Media Relations Location: CA-AB-Calgary Department: Professional Job Description: Our organization The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) is the industry-funded regulator responsible for administering the province's securities laws. It is entrusted with fostering a fair and efficient capital market in Alberta and with protecting investors. As a member of the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), the ASC works to improve, coordinate and harmonize the regulation of Canada's capital markets. The Communications & Investor Education (C&IE) division provides strategic communications advice and support to all areas of the ASC in a manner that encourages a fair and efficient capital market and meets the ASC’s organizational objectives. The division’s award-winning CheckFirst.ca website, materials and ongoing consumer education are focused on providing Albertans with relevant information about investing and how they can protect themselves from securities fraud. Through internal communications, media relations, digital communication, investor and industry education and stakeholder engagement, the team promotes transparent, relevant and timely information to support intelligent securities regulation and investor protection in Alberta and throughout Canada. The opportunity Reporting to the Manager, Communications & Investor Education, and working with all members of the Communications & Investor Education team, this role is a critical member of the communications and investor education effort. This role will contribute to building and maintaining a professional representation of the ASC, and relationships with key external audiences, including the media Key responsibilities include - Providing senior-level writing and editing for a variety of communications products and tactics for diverse audiences. - All aspects of media relations, including: - Drafting and distributing all news releases, briefing notes, Q&As, and other media products. - Building relationships with journalists, maintaining an understanding of how the media landscape is changing, and managing and coordinating media interview requests. - Handling media inquiries and working closely with the Communications & Investor Education team, and senior management to determine appropriate responses. - Coordinating media products and responses within the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA). - Media monitoring, including tracking coverage and measuring the impact of communication initiatives and compiling daily and monthly media clippings packages. - Identifying emerging issues, reputation risks and industry trends to inform key messaging and strategic planning. - Manage organizational annual and market insights reports, including developing communications plans and production management. - Developing and implementing communications strategies and assisting with external initiatives and events, including ASC Connect, and other industry education webinars and stakeholder engagement events. - Building and maintaining high-trust relationships and partnerships with a variety of stakeholders including internal partners, external vendors and agencies, members of the CSA and other organizations. - Co-representing the ASC and CheckFirst externally at conferences and other public activations. The ideal candidate will possess - A minimum of five to seven years’ experience in communications with knowledge of communications strategy, media relations, media monitoring and tracking, and project management and production processes. - Excellent written and oral communication skills, with proven success in interpreting, synthesizing and translating complex information into simple, compelling language. - A post-secondary degree or diploma in public relations, communications, journalism, or marketing. - The ability to work proactively, efficiently, independently and as a collaborative team member to create and drive new initiatives or enhance existing programs and partnerships. - An understanding of how to manage, utilize and leverage data analytics. - Proficiency with Cision (media monitoring and Newswire) is preferred. - Familiarity with website management/maintenance (WordPress, Sitecore and SharePoint) is preferred. - Intermediate-level computer skills (Excel, Word, etc.) and Adobe design programs (Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator). To apply Click the Apply For This Job Online button to submit your resume, cover letter and salary expectations by June 3, 2026. This position will work out of the ASC office located in Calgary, Alberta. You will be contacted if you are selected for an interview. More information about working at the ASC including our comprehensive Total Rewards package can be found on our website at www.asc.ca. We offer a hybrid work environment and flexibility, a competitive total rewards package consisting of 100 per cent employer-paid benefits, comprehensive health and dental; travel insurance; paid vacation time, flex and sick days; an employee family assistance program; transportation allowance, generous flexible spending account and professional development through subsidized courses, conference, workshops, seminars and in-house training. We also encourage fun and giving back to the community with initiatives offered through our ASC Social Club and annual United Way Campaign. The ASC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected.