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Nicola Doherty

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Director of Communications at City of Edmonton
📍 Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area, Canada

Nicola Doherty is the Director of Communications for the Mayor of Edmonton, bringing extensive experience in public relations, marketing, and municipal government. A graduate of the University of Calgary and BCIT, she previously owned Collective Marketing. Colleagues describe her as hardworking, intelligent, and exceptionally organized, with a talent for managing complex details.

Outside of her professional role, Nicola is a dedicated community advocate, particularly for issues concerning working parents and child care. She founded "Entrepreneur Mom Now Edmonton" to support women in business and has authored articles on parenting for national publications. She is a mother to three children.

She was nominated for the national Everyday Political Citizen Award for her tireless advocacy with the provincial government on child care.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Director of Communications
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area, Canada
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Municipal Communications
As the communications director for the Mayor of Edmonton's office, she leads high-level public relations and strategic messaging for the city's leadership.
Female Entrepreneurship
Founded "Entrepreneur Mom Now Edmonton" and was a nominee for the Alberta Women Entrepreneurs’ Celebration of Achievement award for supporting women in business.
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Career

Work history

4-2026
Director of Communications
City of Edmonton
9-2025
Interim Communications Director
City of Edmonton
3-2024 - 10-2025
Communications Advisor
City of Edmonton
9-2022 - 3-2024
Marketing & Communications Manager
Fort Edmonton Foundation
4-2019 - 10-2025
Marketing, Communications and Public Relations
Alberta Open Farm Days
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Education
2002 - 2006
Diploma
British Columbia Institute of Technology
1996 - 2000
BA
University of Calgary
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