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Government of Alberta · Closes in 2 days
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1 Check who can apply You are here
Open to anyone who meets the requirements, since this is an open competition. The competition may also be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta at the same or a lower level.
Education: A two-year diploma in a related field, or a university degree in a related field. Related education may include English, journalism, political science or communications.
Experience: 2 years of related experience with a degree, 4 years with a two-year diploma, or 6 years of related education or experience.
What they ask for:
- Related university degree plus 2 years of related experience
- Two-year diploma plus 4 years of related experience
- Or 6 years of related education or experience
- Excellent English writing and verbal skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Experience with tracking software such as ARTS is preferred
2 Resume and cover letter
Tailor your resume to this posting: use its words and show each requirement with a concrete example. In Canada, leave out your photo, age and marital status. Add a short cover letter if the posting asks for one or accepts it.
3 Apply on the official site
Closing date: October 29 (Closes in 2 days) Check the closing time on the posting.
Apply online through the official posting. Include a resume with dates for all education and work, plus a cover letter about your writing and editing experience, since applications without one may not be considered.
4 Interview, tests and references
If you are shortlisted, they contact you, often by email. Interviews can be in person or by video, and some jobs also have a written or practical test. Have two or three references ready: former supervisors who know your work.
Good to know:
- Selected candidates must complete an in-person writing test, and AI tools are not allowed.
- Final candidates need academic verification and security screening, and pay their own costs and interview travel.
- The job is on-site five days a week in an office in downtown Edmonton.
- The competition may be used to fill future permanent or temporary vacancies.
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