Communications Officer

Government of Northwest Territories; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Yellowknife is seeking a Communications Officer to enhance engagement with the public and stakeholders. The role involves developing communication plans, providing strategic advice, and collaborating on strategies. Ideal candidates should hold a relevant degree or diploma and have experience in communications. This position offers a dynamic environment focused on effective public service communication.

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant field and two years of relevant experience.
• A diploma in a relevant field and four years of relevant experience.
• A certificate in a relevant field and five years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of communication plans and policies.
• Provide advice to departmental managers regarding communications.
• Collaborate to support overall communications strategy.

Skills

Communication skills

Public relations

Media relations

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Communications, Journalism, or Public Relations

Diploma in Communications, Journalism, or Public Relations

Certificate in Communications, Journalism, or Public Relations

Job description

The Department of Finance has the mandate to provide leadership and direction to the public service in all areas of finance and human resource management. This mandate includes negotiating major financial arrangements with the federal government, providing analysis and advice to the Financial Management Board, and ensuring that financial and information resources are managed effectively, efficiently and economically. This mandate also includes the recruitment and retention of a competent public service that is representative of the people it serves andthe development of programs and services that effectively serve the human resource needs of the public service.

Job Information

Do you enjoy turning complex ideas into clear, impactful messages? The Government of Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking a Communications Officer in Yellowknife to help shape how we connect with the public, employees, and stakeholders.

In this role, you will:

• Support the development and implementation of communication plans and policies that align with GNWT guidelines,
• Provide advice to departmental managers and staff regarding web, public relations, communications and media relations,
• Collaborate with policy staff and program officers to support the overall communications strategy within the departments.

Key Qualifications:

• A degree in a relevant field, such as Communications, Journalism, or Public Relations, and two (2) years of relevant experience.
• A diploma in a relevant field, such as Communications, Journalism, or Public Relations, and four (4) years of relevant experience.
• A certificate in a relevant field, such as Communications, Journalism, or Public Relations, and four (5) years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience can include, but is not limited to, Marketing and Communications.

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.