2026-066 Public Relations Coordinator

Atikameksheng Anishnawbek; Garson; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP with 5% match

EFAP program

Health and insurance coverage

Job summary

ATIKAMEKSHENG ANISHNAWBEK seeks aPublic Relations Coordinator to manage communications for the Political Office, promoting and protecting the First Nations reputation through media relations and community engagement. The role focuses on developing and executing strategies for promotions, internal communications, and corporate public affairs initiatives.

Reporting to the Political Office, you will create and distribute press materials, coordinate campaigns, and collaborate with the Communications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, implementing, and measuring external and internal communication plans and activities.
• Develop Public Relations campaigns and events
• Collaborate with Administration's Communications Coordinator
• Edit and update promotional material and publications (brochures, videos, social media posts etc.) Prepare and distribute press releases
• Submitting content for Atikameksheng Anishnawbek newsletter, flyer and website.

Skills

Media relations

Writing & editing

Communications strategy

Public relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Public Relations/Journalism/English

Job description

ATIKAMEKSHENG ANISHNAWBEK

Atikameksheng Anishnawbek will thrive together as a strong and proud Nation by honouring our gifts of Anishinabemowin and the Life of the Land.

Competition Number: 2026-066

Position: Public Relations Coordinator

Department: Political

Employment Status: Full-Time

Salary: $22 - $30.25/HR – 35 Hours per Week

Location: Naughton, ON

Closing Date: October 20, 2026, at 4:00pm

POSITION SCOPE:

The Public Relations Coordinator is involved in all aspects of the development and implementation of Atikameksheng Anishnawbek's Political Office’s communication strategies. The Public Relations Coordinator is responsible for promoting and protecting the First Nations reputation, specifically the Political Office, by developing and executing community relations and media relations strategies and plans for promotions, internal communications, and corporate public affairs initiatives.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, or related discipline. Experience managing media relations (online, broadcast and print)
• Background in researching, writing and editing publications
• Strong working knowledge of communication principles and practices.
• Minimum of 1-3 years communications experience required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in developing, implementing, and measuring external and internal communication plans and activities.
• Develop Public Relations campaigns and events
• Collaborate with Administration's Communications Coordinator
• Edit and update promotional material and publications (brochures, videos, social media posts etc.) Prepare and distribute press releases
• Submitting content for Atikameksheng Anishnawbek newsletter, flyer and website.

We offer attractive benefits, opportunities for advancement and an engaging work environment. We offer a RRSP with a matched contribution at a rate 5%, EFAP program, and health and insurance coverage and benefits.

Please note that preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants. Please self-identify.