The College is Hiring a Communications Coordinator
Alberta College of Dental Hygienists
The Organizations
The Alberta College of Dental Hygienists (ACDH) is the professional regulatory body for Alberta's over 4000 Registered Dental Hygienists. Created under the Health Professions Act (HPA), our mandate is to ensure Alberta dental hygienists have the knowledge, skills, attitude, and judgment to provide safe, effective, ethical, and competent oral healthcare to Albertans.
The College of Dental Technologists of Alberta (CDTA) regulates and governs the activities of Dental Technologists and Dental Technicians in the Province of Alberta. In accordance with the Health Professions Act, the CDTA is responsible to ensure that Alberta Dental Technologists and Technicians provide safe, effective, ethical and beneficial oral healthcare services to the Alberta Public.
A regulatory college’s job is to protect the public from unsafe practice and hold members of the profession accountable for the care they provide. Colleges ensure that Albertans are provided with safe, high-quality care by professionals who adhere to the highest standards and ethical conduct.
The Opportunity
This is a part-time (0.6 FTE) permanent position with the opportunity to become full-time. The successful candidate will report to both colleges.
As the Communications Coordinator, reporting to the Corporate Manager of the Alberta College of Dental Hygienists and to the Registrar of the College of Dental Technologists of Alberta, you will be responsible for executing organizational communication strategies. This includes drafting and delivering regulatory messages to a variety of stakeholders, assisting with College events, and developing and reviewing documents, educational materials, and advertising collateral to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency.
With a thorough understanding of the mandate of a regulatory college, you will collaborate with internal departments to develop effective targeted communications to stakeholder groups that align with each College’s overall operational goals and strategic plan. Regular tasks in this position include drafting and sending emails to registered dental hygienists and dental technologists, managing audience email lists, editing content on college websites, and tracking and reporting on the effectiveness of campaigns to improve communication effectiveness. This role may include assisting with the planning and coordination of virtual and in-person events, developing and editing videos, and participating in college presentations.
Location
This position is located in Edmonton.
The Ideal Candidate
Are you a motivated communications professional with an interest in regulation and legislation? Do you consider yourself a skilled writer with the ability to adapt your tone and style for audience, medium, and objective? Do you carry out projects by developing collaborative relationships and being receptive to feedback?
As the ideal candidate, you will have a Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field with a minimum of two years relevant experience.
You demonstrate exceptional writing and editing skills, a keen attention to detail, the ability to compose engaging and accurate content, and computer literacy. You have excellent organizational and multitasking abilities, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively. Knowledge of basic graphic design or video software (e.g., Canva, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign) is considered an asset.
If you are an energetic individual and relish the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with two dynamic organizations, we would like to hear from you.
How to Apply
To apply for this opportunity, email your cover letter and resume to Brittany Theriault, ACDH Corporate Manager, at brittany.theriault@acdh.ca, with the subject line "Communications Coordinator". Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. The Colleges offer a highly competitive compensation package including benefits. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
Closing Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 5:00 pm MT.