Communications Officer

Canadian Association of Labour Media; Regina; Hybrid; CAD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Earned days off

Dental care benefits

Vision care benefits

Extended health care benefits

$1,000/year Health Spending Account

Pension plan (11% employer funded, 7%…

Job summary

SGEU in Regina, Saskatchewan seeks a Communications Officer for a full-time, up to 24-month term. Reporting to the Director of Communications and Education, you will develop and manage external and internal communications, campaigns, and media relations to support members and campaigns.

The role requires a degree in journalism or related field and several years of experience, proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, and the ability to work independently or in a team within a union environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in journalism, social sciences, media and communications, arts or humanities with at least three years in communications.
• Experience developing content for print and web publications.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator).
• Knowledge of labour movement and public policy issues.
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders in a union environment.
• Strong project management and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Design communications concepts for varied media including web, TV, radio, digital and print ads.
• Research and prepare information for committees and bargaining units.
• Develop campaigns and social marketing initiatives to influence public opinion.
• Write, edit, and prepare reports and publications.
• Manage media relations.
• Contribute to web-based communications and online resources.
• Provide planning support for conferences and educational sessions.

Skills

Content development

Writing for print/web

Campaign design

Media relations

Stakeholder engagement

Independent and team work

Proactive problem solving

Education

Degree in journalism or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Photoshop

InDesign

Illustrator

Job description

Communications Officer

Term full-time up to 24 months: 1 position
Location: Regina SK
Internal and External Posting: #2026-27R
Posting Date: September 15, 2026
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Pay Band: level 11 $49.99 to $59.99 per hour

Are you driven by purpose and public impact?
Do your words connect people and ideas?
Join SGEU Today!

OUR WORKPLACE

SGEU fosters a collaborative work environment rooted in excellence, providing a range of labour relations services to over 20, 000 members across Saskatchewan. Guided by a culture of professionalism, teamwork and accountability, we operate on the traditional territories of Treaty 4 (Regina) and Treaty 6 (Saskatoon and Prince Albert) and the homeland of the Métis nation. We are grateful for the opportunity to live and work on these lands and remain committed to advancing truth and reconciliation.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

SGEU’s Communications and Education department provides a full suite of communications services to support SGEU, its committees, bargaining units, and members of SGEU. Reporting to the Director of Communications and Education, the Communications Officers’ work is often performed in consultation with senior elected leaders, Labour Relations Officers, and the Training and Development Specialist. We are searching for a positive, proactive, dynamic communications professional to help us engage our members and build creative, evidence-based communications.

WHO YOU ARE

Candidates will have the following qualifications:

• Degree in journalism, social sciences, media and communications, arts, or humanities with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the communications field. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Experience developing content and/or writing articles for print and web-based publications and advertisements.
• Significant experience designing communication products utilizing technical programs such as Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, In Design, Illustrator.
• Communications theory, concepts, and best practices.
• Knowledge and understanding of the labour movement, the public sector, and key public policy issues.
• Ability to effectively communicate and engage with stakeholders in a Union Environment.
• Work independently and as part of a team to plan and organize multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
• Be proactive and forward thinking to successfully problem solve.

Candidates will have the following primary duties and the knowledge, skills, and abilities to complete them:

• Design innovative creative concepts and oversee the development of a range of communications products tailored to targeted audiences, including interactive web-based materials, television, radio, billboard, digital and print ads and social media.
• Research, analyze and compile information and recommendations to committees and bargaining units to inform campaigns.
• Develop and implement campaigns and social marketing initiatives designed to influence public opinion on a range of social, political, and economic issues. This will involve research, analysis, long-range strategic planning, and knowledge of communications concepts.
• Write, edit, and prepare reports and publications.
• Managing media relations.
• Assist with the development of the organization’s web-based communications, which includes writing for the web, maintaining and updating the website, and developing and implementing innovative on-line resources, such as e-petitions, videos, and social media campaigns.
• Provide planning support for conferences and educational sessions, including development of materials and other services.

OUR BENEFITS

• Competitive salaries
• Earned days off
• Dental care benefits
• Vision care benefits
• Extended health care benefits
• $1,000/year, Health Spending Account
• Pension plan (11% employer funded, 7% employee funded)
• Long-Term Disability coverage
• Continued education and professional development

HOURS OF WORK

This position will be headquartered in Regina, Saskatchewan. The standard hours of work for this position, designated as Office Employee, are five (5) days one week and four (4) days the next, within SGEU’s hours of operation from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

SGEU is committed to the full participation of diversity groups. These groups include all equity groups recognized by the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission: Indigenous Peoples, Members of Visible Minority Groups, Racialized Groups, Persons with Disabilities and Women in Under-Represented Roles, as well as LGBTQ2s+ persons and Newcomers to Saskatchewan.

Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada. Required work permits or other authorizations which may be required are the sole responsibility of the candidates applying.