Communications Officer

Wiikwemkoong Board of Education; Wikwemikong; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiikwemkoong Board of Education seeks a Communications Officer to coordinate internal and external communications, promoting WBE schools, programs, services, events, and achievements. You will develop engaging content for websites, social media, publications, and promotional materials, working with schools, departments, and community partners.

The role supports Anishinaabe language and community identity in communications, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and privacy compliance while managing

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Digital Media, Graphic Design, or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of related experience in communications, public relations, digital media, graphic design, content development, or a related field.
• Experience managing websites and social media platforms, and creating written, visual, photographic, video, and digital content.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Adobe Creative Cloud or comparable design and video-editing software, website content-management systems, and social media tools.
• Excellent written, verbal, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing competing priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate communications initiatives and support communication priorities across WBE schools, departments, and programs.
• Develop, publish, and maintain content for WBE websites and social media platforms.
• Create and edit communication materials including posters, newsletters, advertisements, brochures, presentations, notices, and promotional materials.
• Produce and manage photography, video, and multimedia content to showcase WBE programs, services, events, and student success.
• Support the promotion and documentation of school and community events.
• Prepare media releases, public notices, advertisements, and other communication materials as required.
• Maintain professional relationships with media outlets, community partners, and stakeholders.
• Support the inclusion of Anishinaabe language, culture, values, and community identity in WBE communications.
• Ensure communications are accurate, professional, accessible, and compliant with privacy and confidentiality requirements.
• Manage multiple communications projects and deadlines while maintaining organized records and resources.

Skills

Content creation

Social media management

Writing & editing

Project management

Time management

Education

Diploma or degree in Communications/PR/Marketing/Journalism/Digital Media/Graphic Design

Tools

Microsoft 365

Adobe Creative Cloud

CMS

Social media tools

Job description

Communications Officer

LOCATION: Wiikwemkoong Board of Education

SALARY: $65,009.00

START DATE:Immediately

The Wiikwemkoong Board of Education (WBE) is seeking a motivated, creative, and organized individual to fill the position of Communications Officer. The Communications Officer is responsible for coordinating WBE’s internal and external communications and promoting WBE schools, programs, services, events, activities, and achievements. The successful candidate will develop engaging content for websites, social media, publications, promotional materials, and other communication channels while working collaboratively with schools, departments, and community partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate communications initiatives and support communication priorities across WBE schools, departments, and programs.
• Develop, publish, and maintain content for WBE websites and social media platforms.
• Create and edit communication materials including posters, newsletters, advertisements, brochures, presentations, notices, and promotional materials.
• Produce and manage photography, video, and multimedia content to showcase WBE programs, services, events, and student success.
• Support the promotion and documentation of school and community events.
• Prepare media releases, public notices, advertisements, and other communication materials as required.
• Maintain professional relationships with media outlets, community partners, and stakeholders.
• Support the inclusion of Anishinaabe language, culture, values, and community identity in WBE communications.
• Ensure communications are accurate, professional, accessible, and compliant with privacy and confidentiality requirements.
• Manage multiple communications projects and deadlines while maintaining organized records and resources.

Qualifications and Experience

• A diploma or degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Digital Media, Graphic Design, or a related field.
• A minimum of three (3) years of related experience in communications, public relations, digital media, graphic design, content development, or a related field.
• Experience managing websites and social media platforms, and creating written, visual, photographic, video, and digital content.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Adobe Creative Cloud or comparable design and video-editing software, website content-management systems, and social media tools.
• Excellent written, verbal, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing competing priorities and deadlines.

DEADLINE: October 23, 2026 @ 2:00 p.m.

Preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Self-identification is encouraged.