Communications Coordinator

Position Title:
Deadline:
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Communications Coordinator
March 27, 2015
Edmonton, Alberta
The Organization:
The Professional Association of Resident Physicians of Alberta (PARA) is a not-for-profit
organization that represents the interests of resident physicians in Alberta. PARA endeavours to
provide effective representation for physicians completing further training in a residency
program. The organization advocates excellence in education and patient care while striving to
achieve optimal working conditions and personal well-being for all its members. For more
information about PARA, please visit our website at www.para-ab.ca/
General Job Description:
PARA communications go out to the PARA membership and to its stakeholders.
Communications include hardcopy and electronic magazines, monthly e-newsletters and other
announcements and reminders. In addition, advertising of events and maintaining the
association’s website are within the purview of the department.
The Communications Coordinator (CC) is responsible for coordinating PARA communications
and assisting in communications policy development. The successful candidate will be selfmotivated showing initiative while also working effectively as a part of a highly integrated team.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. The CC coordinates the development of the Spring PARAphrase, Fall PARAphrase, and
monthly PARAscope newsletters.
2. The CC coordinates PARA’s on-line communication strategy and develops benchmarks
to monitor the use/success of these strategies.
3. The CC researches, writes, and edits content for the various PARA publications.
4. The CC coordinates the updating of existing content on the PARA website.
5. The CC coordinates the development of promotional materials including event posters,
presentations, and other communications.
6. The CC coordinates the printing and distribution of PARA publications.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
 Excellent verbal and written communication skills
 Research and editing experience
 On-line communications experience
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Results-oriented, motivated individual who possesses exemplary problem solving and project
management skills
Excellent organizational and task management skills
Ability to prioritize and achieve results effectively in response to numerous and diverse
challenges and demands in an environment of shifting priorities.
Ability to identify and analyze problems and issues and resolve them or develop alternate
solutions.
Ability to work in a consultative manner with internal personnel and external stakeholders
and ensure that each party’s needs are represented in the decision making resulting in winwin outcomes.
Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.
Qualifications:
 An undergraduate degree or diploma, preferably in communications (equivalent combination
of education and experience will be considered)
 Two years or more directly related experience is preferable
Salary: The Communications Coordinator position is based on a 37.5-hour workweek with
salary dependent upon education and experience and successful completion of a three-month
probationary period.
Starting date: As soon as possible - subject to negotiation with successful candidate.
Deadline for applications: March 27, 2015
Candidates should supply a resume and cover letter. Applications should be mailed to Rob Key,
Professional Association of Resident Physicians of Alberta at the address below or via e-mail to
para@para-ab.ca . (Documents must be included as attachments, not as e-mail text.)
Professional Association of Resident Physicians of Alberta
#340, 11044 – 82 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T6G 0T2
Please Note:
Only applicants being considered will be contacted. Those individuals who are not
contacted are thanked for their interest and time.
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