COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT

Ha Shilth Sa; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Tseshaht First Nation in Port Alberni is seeking a Communications Assistant to strengthen connections with members, leadership and partners. You will prepare and distribute community updates, newsletters and digital notices, and support respectful storytelling across channels.

The ideal candidate is creative, organized, culturally aware and committed to informing and engaging the community. This part-time, 0.8 FTE role requires flexibility for occasional evenings.

Qualifications

• Experience creating content for social media platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong creativity and attention to detail.
• Ability to take quality photos and videos using digital devices.
• Experience with social media scheduling and content planning.
• Sound understanding of digital communication trends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute community updates, newsletters, notices and engagement materials.
• Support in approved digital communications and distribution channels.
• Assist in storytelling that respects culture and community perspectives.

Skills

Content creation

Communication

Creativity

Photography

Video editing

Scheduling

Digital trends

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Communications Assistant plays an important role in strengthening connections between Tseshaht First Nation, its members, leadership, staff and external partners. This position supports the development and delivery of meaningful, accurate and timely information that keeps community members informed, engaged and connected.

Working collaboratively across departments, the Communications Assistant supports in preparing and distributing community updates, newsletters, notices, engagement materials and approved digital communications. The role supports respectful storytelling and sharing information while maintaining distribution channels.

The successful candidate is creative, organized, culturally aware, and passionate about using communications to strengthen relationships and build community connections.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Experience creating content for social media platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong creativity and attention to detail.
• Ability to take quality photos and videos using digital devices.
• Experience with social media scheduling and content planning.
• Sound understanding of digital communication trends.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Experience managing social media accounts and creating digital content is an asset.
• Experience with graphic design tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar software.
• Experience with photography, videography, video editing, and storytelling.
• Experience working in a community, cultural, government, non-profit, or Indigenous organization setting.
• Knowledge and understanding of respectful, community-centered communications.

Company

Tseshaht First Nation

Location

Port Alberni

Contact Info

Working Hours: Part-Time, 0.8 FTE

The majority of hours will be scheduled during regular business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)

Occasional evening hours will be required to accommodate scheduled meetings
Wage: $24/hour

Closing Date: November 2, 2026

Tseshaht First Nation is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages its members, as well as other First Nation individuals who meet the qualifications, to apply. Whenever possible, employment opportunities and contracted services will be offered to qualified and eligible Tseshaht members.