Community Connections Manager

Tŝilhqot'in Nidlin; Williams Lake; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tŝilhqot’in Nation seeks a Community Connections Manager to lead engagement and communications across six communities in Williams Lake, BC. You will build relationships with leadership, families, staff and members, coordinating community meetings, information sessions and events to keep communities connected to the work underway.

You will develop plain-language materials, manage social media and digital channels, and ensure that community voices shape planning and program delivery.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in communications or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in communications or community engagement.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities or Indigenous organizations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop clear, plain-language communications materials.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with six Tŝilhqot’in communities, leadership, staff and members.
• Develop and coordinate community engagement plans, schedules, meetings, sessions and events.

Skills

Relationship-building

Verbal and written communication

Planning and coordination

Presentation and facilitation

Cultural awareness

Education

Post-secondary education in communications or related field

Minimum 3 years experience in communications or community engagement

Tools

Job description

The Tŝilhqot’in Nation has always asserted its inherent right to self-government, including jurisdiction over its families and children. As part of this journey, Tŝilhqot’in Nidlin ("We are Tŝilhqot’in") was created to exercise jurisdiction and ensure culturally grounded family services across the Nation.

The Community Connections Manager leads Tŝilhqot’in Nidlin’s community engagement and communications work, with a focus on building strong relationships with the six Tŝilhqot’in communities and keeping communities and members connected to the work underway. The Manager coordinates community engagement activities, develops clear and accessible community information and materials, and leads communications including social media, community updates and promotional materials. The position helps strengthen connections between Tŝilhqot’in Nidlin and communities by ensuring community voices, priorities and feedback are reflected in the work.

Job Details

• Classification: Full time, Permanent
• Salary: $40.5251 – $46.0799 per hour
• Location: Williams Lake, BC
• Deadline: Open Until Filled

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with all six Tŝilhqot’in communities, including leadership, Child and Family teams, staff and members.
• Develop and coordinate Tŝilhqot’in Nidlin’s community engagement plan, schedule and activities, including community meetings, information sessions, urban engagements, gatherings and events.
• Maintain a regular presence in communities and identify opportunities to strengthen connections with members living in community and away from home.
• Ensure community questions, feedback and priorities are heard, followed up on and brought back into Tŝilhqot’in Nidlin’s planning and work.
• Develop clear, plain-language community information and engagement materials, including posters, pamphlets, presentations, FAQs and community updates.
• Work with Tŝilhqot’in Nidlin staff to make information about jurisdiction, Tŝilhqot’in Law, programs and initiatives clear and easy to understand.
• Lead the development and implementation of Tŝilhqot’in Nidlin’s communications strategy and communications plan.
• Oversee social media, website content, newsletters, announcements and other public communications.
• Identify opportunities to share important updates, progress, community successes and stories.
• Ensure communications and engagement materials reflect Tŝilhqot’in culture, values, language and identity.
• Coordinate engagement and communications across Tŝilhqot’in Nidlin to ensure communities receive clear, timely and consistent information.
• Support staff and leadership in preparing for community meetings, presentations and engagement activities.
• Support and facilitate community discussions and engagement sessions as required.
• Coordinate graphic design, photography, printing and other communications services as required.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in communications, community engagement, Indigenous studies, public relations or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in communications, community engagement, community relations, or a related field.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities, Nations or Indigenous organizations.
• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous communities, cultures and ways of working.
• Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with community members, leadership and staff.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex information in clear, plain language.
• Experience developing communications and engagement materials, managing social media, and coordinating community engagement activities.
• Comfortable speaking with groups and supporting or facilitating community meetings and engagement sessions.
• Strong planning, organization and coordination skills.
• Knowledge of Tŝilhqot’in communities, culture and values is a strong asset.
• Knowledge of Tŝilhqot’in child and family jurisdiction and Laws is an asset.
• Knowledge of the Tŝilhqot’in language is an asset.

Working Conditions and Expectations

• Must reside in, or be willing to move to, Tŝilhqot’in Nation territory (or Williams Lake area, BC)
• Frequent travel within and outside Tŝilhqot’in Territory, including consistent visits to each of the six Tŝilhqot’in communities
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and additional hardware
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs
• Valid BC Driver’s License required
• Clean criminal records check including vulnerable sector check

Preference will be given to those of Aboriginal Ancestry - per Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Sechanalyagh to all who have applied. Due to the high volume of applications we receive on our job postings, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.