Communications Coordinator - Competition # 2025-078

Manitoba Chiefs; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Communications Coordinator to enhance its communication efforts. The successful candidate will have a strong background in photography and videography, supported by solid communication skills. Responsibilities include producing digital media, managing content, and working closely with the communications team to increase the profile of the organization. This full-time role requires flexibility and creativity to effectively promote the work of the Manitoba Chiefs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Excellent knowledge of photography/videography within the digital domain.
• Strong knowledge of communication practices and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support Grand Chief for events and travel itinerary.
• Serve as primary videographer and photographer for creating promotional content.
• Produce, prepare, and coordinate for publication a variety of information and materials.

Skills

Photography

Videography

Graphic Design

Communication

Social Media Expertise

Event Coordination

Education

Post-secondary education in Journalism, Public Relations, or Creative Communications

Tools

Photoshop

Adobe

Lightroom

Job description

Communications Coordinator - Competition # 2025-078

Grand Chiefs Office (GCO)

Full-Time Appointment

Closing Date: July 30, 2025

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Chief of Staff and working in collaboration with the Communications Team, the Communications Coordinator will be responsible for a wide range of communication functions.

KEY ACTIVITIES

• Support Grand Chief for events and travel itinerary.
• Support Grand Chief by providing videography and photography assistance with all events.
• Serve as AMC primary videographer and photographer for the creation of all promotion and digital media requirements.
• Responsible for all photographic and video content from start to finish including capturing content and editing.
• Curate a strong gallery of images and video content which will be used to reflect the AMC in marketing and press.
• Provide graphic design support.
• Use of various media including graphics, animations, data visualization, music and voice overs to create professional grade content.
• Coordinate all activities and materials supporting each photographic and video shoot project.
• Film videos on location.
• Ensure all equipment is present and working.
• Work closely with the communications team to ensure efficiency and maintain a collaborative environment.
• Produce, prepare, and coordinate for publication a variety of information and material intended to promote the work of the AMC, and increase its profile with its many audiences, including the AMC annual report.
• Provide presentations and other communications for the Grand Chief and senior managers of the AMC as requested.
• Publicize through a variety of communication methods, success stories, goals and objectives through the lobbying efforts of the Grand Chief’s office.
• Performs special duties and projects related to communications as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary education in Journalism, Public Relations, Creative Communications. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Journalism and public relations skills with strong multi-tasking ability.
• Excellent knowledge of photography/videography within the digital domain.
• Must display excellent technical and photographic skills.
• Must display passion for both photographic and video content and commitment to holding editorial integrity.
• Experience with industry standard editing tools and asset management software.
• Must have excellent IT skills especially with computer programs such as photoshop, Adobe, lightroom, photo mechanic.
• Graphic design experience.
• Proven experience creating targeted content.
• Proven social media and network expertise.
• Proficient with editing software and camera equipment.
• Experience with event coordination.
• Strong knowledge of communication practices and techniques.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of First Nations communities and a firm understanding of First Nations citizens living on and off reserve.
• Must be able to multitask and work well under pressure.
• Clear understanding of target audiences, and appreciation for the mission of the AMC Grand Chiefs Office.
• Ability to develop written communication without the use of Chat GPT and other AI platforms.
• Experience working with media.
• Demonstrated experience in a variety of writing disciplines, including language and culture.
• Strong knowledge of social media platforms and analytic tools, website design software, graphics/editing software and other relevant software.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work co-operatively as a part of an interdisciplinary team of professionals.
• Political acumen and able to be discreet when dealing with sensitive information.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, with the ability to work extended shifts, evenings and weekends as required.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.
• Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license and a reliable vehicle.

Interested applicants are invited to submit their cover letter identifying the position title and quote competition number applying for, qualifications, and resume, along with 3 professional reference listings (including a most recent employer reference) by 4:00 p.m. July 30, 2025 to:

Human Resources

Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs

14th Floor, 275 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2B3

Quote Competition # 2025-078 in your application.

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Preference will be given to First Nations people. If successful, applicants will be asked to provide verification of citizenship documentation issued by a First Nation or government-issued documentation or affirmation from Inuit, Métis, or non-status Indigenous community with which they identify. Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.

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