Communications Specialist

At ATB, we exist to make it possible for our clients, team members and communities. Our purpose is more than aspirational. It's a real commitment we live every day through our values (what we call the ATB ID).

Life at ATB is about more than work. In fact, we’re consistently recognized as one of Canada's top employers thanks to our high-care, high-performance culture, upheld by the three commitments we make to our team members:

Impact in action: No matter where you are in the organization, you're empowered to make an impact in the lives of our clients and communities.

Thrive together: We want you—the unique, authentic you—to feel safe and celebrated at work. We're on a continuous journey to build the most flexible and inclusive programs.

Ready for tomorrow: We want to enable your success through interesting and challenging work, performance enablement, and learning and development.

## About the Role

ATB is looking for a dynamic Communications Specialist to join our Strategic Communications team. This individual contributor role is a critical part of our team and supports the execution of communication initiatives across the organization.

As a Communications Specialist, you will be responsible for both the planning and tactical execution of communication strategies, enabling our team members to do their jobs effectively and efficiently, and helping connect them to ATB’s overall business strategy. You will work across various areas of ATB, collaborating with members of the Strategic Communications team to plan and execute on impactful communication strategies.

## Accountabilities

• Owning, collaborating on, and executing communication plans taking into consideration the audience, message, channel, and strategic connections.
• Supporting as the primary communication partner on select projects as assigned by your direct leader and other strategic communication leaders.
• Writing and editing content across a variety of channels and mediums that appropriately reflects ATB’s voice while driving strategic outcomes.
• Collaborating with members across the Strategic Communication team and providing support for the effective execution of cross-functional projects.
• Providing assistance in technical and administrative tasks, including document management, research, livestream production, and channel maintenance.

## Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Two to four years of experience in corporate communications or a similar role.
• Post-secondary education in Communications, Public Relations, or Journalism is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a sharp eye for editing.
• Ability to navigate multiple projects, competing priorities, and tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to build and maintain partnerships.
• Proactive, resourceful, and a creative problem-solver.
• Ability to thrive both independently and in a collaborative team setting.
• A growth mindset and a willingness to continuously learn.
• Experience with Google Suite and Jira is an asset.

## Workplace Arrangement

You can work from anywhere in Alberta, but you will be required to attend in-person meetings at either ATB Campus in Calgary or ATB Place in Edmonton as needed.

Don’t meet all the requirements on the list?

A resume only goes so far in expressing who you are and the unique perspectives you bring. If you believe your skills and experience align with the role—but you might not check all the boxes—we want to hear from you. We encourage candidates from all work backgrounds, equity-seeking communities and experience levels to apply. If you’re seeking a career where your drive, perspective and growth are celebrated, we want to hear from you.

We’re dedicated to building a workforce reflective of those within our communities, and a culture where our team members are equipped with what they need to succeed—their way. Part of creating an inclusive workplace is recognizing our role in advancing Truth and Reconciliation. We are committed to meeting and exceeding the standards set out in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations program created by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business.

What happens next?

If you are shortlisted, you’ll hear from us after the posting closes. Check out our How We Hire page to learn more about our hiring process. If you need any accommodations throughout this process, please let us know at [email protected]

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