Community Relations Specialist

Full-Time Community Relations Specialist - Hybrid Role  

Location: Altius Edmonton - 10155 114 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5K 1R8, CAN

The Community Relations Specialist will assist in developing and implementing strategies to engage with diverse community stakeholders. This role involves building and maintaining relationships, managing community feedback, expanding partnerships, and supporting marketing and outreach efforts. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organizational skills, with a focus on community engagement and marketing.

Take a look inside what you’ll do each day

Community Engagement (40%)

• Assist in developing and implementing strategies to engage with diverse community stakeholders, including local businesses, organizations, government agencies, and residents.
• Collaborate with partners to plan, host, or attend events, workshops, and initiatives that raise awareness of CBI Health’s programs and services.
• Collect and organize market data as directed, and support strategies to enhance community engagement and marketing efforts.
• Work closely with the marketing team to develop promotional materials and campaigns that attract potential candidates.

Partnership Development (40%)

• Help establish and maintain relationships with community groups, educational institutions, and employer associations to promote CBI Health’s programs.
• Conduct outreach activities and serve as a primary contact for partner inquiries, feedback, and concerns, ensuring timely responses.
• Support the identification and cultivation of new partnerships with local organizations, nonprofits, and businesses.
• Report on partnership activities and provide insights and recommendations to improve engagement and effectiveness.

Marketing and Outreach (20%)

• Assist in creating engaging content for the website, blog, and social media channels, ensuring alignment with marketing objectives.
• Schedule posts like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter to engage with followers, and monitor social media trends to optimize the organization’s online presence.
• Support the design and distribution of email campaigns, analyzing performance to improve engagement and conversion rates.

What you need to be successful

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 1-3 years of experience in community outreach, partnership development, and program marketing.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship building-skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Proficiency in using marketing tool and platforms, including social media, email marketing and website platforms.
• Commitment to the organization’s mission and values, with a passion for making a positive impact on the community

 

Nice-to-haves: sales experience; non-profit experience; creative agency experience or skills (Adobe CC); event planning experience. No candidate meets every requirement—if this role aligns with your strengths and goals, we encourage you to apply.

What CBI Health Offers You

We are proud of our friendly, team-oriented environment, supportive leadership and the knowledgeable team members who make it all possible. That is why we do everything we can to show our appreciation. Our training, mentoring and education programs will provide you with opportunities for continued learning – and support and guidance whenever you need it. At CBI Health, you will have the freedom to define your own career path through our many opportunities for growth and development.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits and rewards package
• Flexible working hours and work from home options
• Continuous learning and skills development
• Autonomy to explore and reach your career goals and progress to leadership opportunities 

 

About Us

For millions of Canadians, CBI Health is where better begins. We are Canada’s leading community healthcare provider, reliably delivering innovative rehabilitation and home care programs that help our clients achieve their health goals. With 250+ locations and supporting more than 800 communities, people are at the heart of what we do. Every day, all across the country, our 13,000 staff work together to make a meaningful difference in our clients’ lives and help shape healthcare for the better. Learn more at cbihealth.ca.

CBI Health is proud to be recognized by Deloitte as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the 15th year in a row. A huge thank you to all our team members, whose dedication, passion, and innovation have enabled us to achieve this recognition year after year.

CBI Health is committed to providing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe and accepted as their authentic selves. We actively seek qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion and contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives that help us innovate and provide the best possible care to our clients.

We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristics that make each of us different.