Communications Officer - Central Office (La Ronge)

Applitrack; La Ronge; On-site; CAD 88,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack in La Ronge, SK, is seeking a Communications Officer for the Central Office. The role focuses on developing internal and external communications strategies, producing media releases, memos and letters, and managing public relations and promotions.

The ideal candidate has a degree or certificate in communications or related field with 2–3 years experience, strong writing, interpersonal skills, and knowledge of data privacy laws.

Qualifications

• A degree, diploma, or certificate in Communications, Media, Journalism, or a related area of study.
• A minimum of 2-3 years related experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, to format correspondence such as media releases, memos, letters, etc.
• Knowledge of computers and software programs to enter, retrieve and format data
• Knowledge of syntax, grammar, spelling, and vocabulary to write, edit and produce communication materials
• Knowledge of applicable data privacy laws

Responsibilities

• Manage, plan and develop internal and external communications strategies, programs, policies and activities including issues and reputation management, visual identification, employee media, public relations and promotions.
• Gather, synthesize and report information to be used in communicating legislation, board positions, programs and policies, i.e., annual report.
• Coordinate and report on scheduled annual events/projects including teacher orientation, convention/new teacher banquet, retirement tea, years of service awards, elections, etc.
• Promotion of monthly themes/events and support indigenization: National Education Week, Anti-Bullying Week, Orange Shirt Day, National Indigenous Peoples Day, Louis Riel Day, Staff Shout Outs, etc.
• Use and promote Division social media for professional learning and communication of events and activities by school and office staff.
• Overall content manager for the Division website and support local school websites.
• Other tasks as defined by the Director of Education.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Data privacy knowledge

Organization

Education

Communications/Media/Journals degree or certificate

2-3 years related experience

Tools

Computer software knowledge

Job description

Communications Officer - Central Office (La Ronge) JobID: 1037

• Position Type:
  Division Office Personnel/ Communications Officer
  
• Date Posted:
  10/7/2026
  
• Date Available:
  10/19/2026
  
• Closing Date:
  10/14/2026
  

FTE:Full-Time
Term of Employment:Permanent
Salary and Benefits: $42.20 - $49.36 - According to education and experience.
Qualifications:

• A degree, diploma, or certificate in Communications, Media, Journalism, or a related area of study. A minimum of 2-3 years related experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills, both verbal and written to write and format moderately complex correspondence, including media releases, memos, letters, etc.
• Requires knowledge of computers and software programs to enter, retrieve and format data
• Requires knowledge of syntax, grammar, spelling, and vocabulary to write, edit and produce communication materials
• Knowledge of applicable data privacy laws

The suitable candidate will be able to perform the following duties:

• Manage, plan and develop internal and external communications strategies, programs, policies and activities including issues and reputation management, visual identification, employee media, public relations and promotions.
• Gather, synthesize and report information to be used in communicating legislation, board positions, programs and policies, i.e., annual report.
• Coordinate and report on scheduled annual events/projects which include new teacher orientation, NATA convention/new teacher banquet, retirement tea, years of service awards, school board elections, etc.
• Promotion of monthly themes/events and support indigenization: National Education Week, Anti-Bullying Week, Orange Shirt Day, National Indigenous Peoples Day, Louis Riel Day, Staff Shout Outs, etc.
• Use and promote the usage of Division social media (Facebook, Instagram, X) for the purpose of professional learning and communication of events and activities by school and office staff.
• Overall content manager for the Divisions website and support local school websites.
• Other tasks as defined by the Director of Education.

For more information on the division and community, please contact the Human Resource Manager, Carlene Bates-Lee at

306-425-3302 or visit our website at nlsd113.ca .

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants shortlisted for interviews will be contacted. Please note that present and past employers may be contacted.

NLSD is committed to employment equity and building a representative workforce. Applications are encouraged from members of equity-seeking groups, including Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit), persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women in underrepresented occupations. Qualified Indigenous candidates may be given preference in accordance with the Division's Employment Equity procedures and objectives.