Communications Coordinator

Makivvik; Quebec; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Makivvik is seeking a Communications professional based in Canada to develop and implement external and internal communication plans, manage social media accounts, and liaise with internal departments and external groups. The role requires leading internal communications initiatives and producing social media content, Q&A, and media statements while ensuring alignment with corporate standards.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in communications or related field, at least 4 years

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in Communications with a focus on social media management and content creation.
• Experience managing social media, creating social media content (Facebook, Instagram), and developing social media policies.
• Excellent writing and editorial abilities; strong oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, implementing and measuring external and internal communication plans; assist in managing and monitoring Makivvik’s social media accounts and liaise with internal parties to facilitate the promotion of Makivvik’s social media
• Lead initiative to develop internal communications resource to all departments
• Develop written materials including social media posts, Q&A, media statements as required
• Demonstrate leadership within the Communications team and collaborate internally to ensure tasks are executed on time and according to corporate standards
• Develop and publish surveys internally and externally as needed
• Support Director on key files: Elections, BOD and AGM Comms, event planning and coordination
• Provide support to ensure coordination and communication of messages/news to both internal and external audiences
• Develop and implement online communications strategy ensuring alignment with internal communications strategy and that it includes day-to-day content development strategy and functional enhancements
• Serve as editor and provide communications content for internal communications efforts
• Collaborate with employee groups and cross-functional teams as needed and help provide creative solutions to communication problems
• Serve as back-up to the Communications Director with crisis/issues management
• Travel to Nunavik Communities to provide communications assistance (photography, content creation) during Makivik activities
• Perform other related duties within the scope of the position or as requested by supervisor.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Editorial abilities

Communication principles

Bilingual English/Inuktitut

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, PR, journalism, English or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Graphic design tools

Job description

Reports to: The Communications Director in the Corporate Secretary Department

Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing, implementing and measuring external and internal communication plans; assist in managing and monitoring Makivvik’s social media accounts and liaise with internal parties (Makivvik departments) and external groups (regional organizations, partners across Inuit Nunangat) to facilitate the promotion of Makivvik’s social media
• Lead initiative to develop internal communications resource to all departments
• Develop written materials including social media posts, Q&A, media statements as required
• Demonstrate leadership within the Communications team and collaborate internally to ensure tasks are executed on time and according to corporate standards
• Develop and publish surveys internally and externally as needed
• Support Director on key files: Elections, BOD and AGM Comms, event planning and coordination
• Provide support to ensure coordination and communication of messages/news to both internal and external audiences;
• Develop and implement online communications strategy ensuring alignment with internal communications strategy and that it includes day-to-day content development strategy and functional enhancements;
• Serve as editor and provide communications content for internal communications efforts;
• Collaborate with employee groups and cross-functional teams as needed and help provide creative solutions to communication problems;
• Serve as back-up to the Communications Director with crisis/issues management;
• Travel to Nunavik Communities to provide communications assistance (photography, content creation) during Makivik activities.
• Perform other related duties within the scope of the position or as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in Communications with a focus on social media management and content creation required;
• Experience managing social media, creating social media content (Facebook, Instagram), and developing social media policies
• Strong working knowledge of communication principles and practices;
• Must possess excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication with strong writing and editorial abilities;
• Bilingual in English and Inuktitut, French an asset;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite, Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent graphic design tools;
• Experience with event photography preferred
• Must be able to meet tight deadlines and execute flawlessly on projects in a fast-paced environment and see a project through to completion
• Security clearance is required.

All marginal benefits available to employees of the Corporation as outlined in the Makivvik Human Resources Policy Manual:

It is the Corporation’s objective to favor and promote the employment of Inuit beneficiaries of the JBNQA.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.