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Description

Under the direction of the Chief of Police, this position will be responsible for strategic communication planning, media relations and corporate communication.  

Primary Responsibilities:
Develop, design and maintain the Prince Albert Police Services (PAPS) website and social media platforms;
Implement advancements in technology and social media trends;
Professionally collaborate and be the primary point of contact for professional media partners;
Responsible for strategic communication, corporate communication and corporate event planning and participation;
Stay current on policing and community issues and competently research information and issues to support the Service;
Plan, develop and implement internal and external communication strategies;
Respond to media inquiries, and conduct interviews with professional media partners;
Gather and analyze information to identify messages and develop responses;
Provides advice to the Executive on strategic and corporate communication;
Advises the Executive on public communication regarding high profile, controversial or sensitive incidents;
Prepares, coordinates, distributes and retains news and media releases, public safety messages, and corporate announcements;
Prepares annual reports, weekly internal newsletters and other reports as required;
Coordinates news conferences and prepares speaking notes for the Chief and Deputy Chief of Police or their designate;
Coordinates and conducts media relations at the scenes of major incidents;

Desired Qualifications Include:
-Post -Secondary degree, diploma or certificate in communication or a related field;

Qualified applicants must be successful in background and security checks. This is an Out of Scope, Civilian position, with the Prince Albert Police Service. Core Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:45pm (7.75hrs/day) with every third Friday off. Flexibility is required due to the nature of work.