Digital Content Strategist

Saskatchewan; Regina; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of SaskBuilds and Procurement is seeking a digital communication professional to develop and manage government websites. You will lead digital projects, set content standards with a client-centered approach, and coordinate with ministry leads and communications teams to ensure consistent, persuasive storytelling.

Strong writing, analytics, CMS experience, and solid information architecture are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in PR/Communications or related field with several years of website/project management.
• Strong written and verbal communication, storytelling, and presentation skills.
• Experience coordinating with ministry leads and stakeholders on digital standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage digital projects for the Digital Citizen Experience team.
• Develop and manage digital content standards with client-centered approach.
• Liaise with ministry web leads and communications branches to align on strategies.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical mindset

Project management

Content strategy

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Degree in Public Relations, Communications, New Media Communications, or related field

Tools

Content Management System (CMS)

Web analytics tools

Information architecture tools

Job description

The Opportunity:

The Digital Citizen Experience team of the Ministry of SaskBuilds and Procurement is seeking an energetic, flexible, highly organized, and motivated digital communication professional. You will work independently and as part of a digital team to develop and manage the Government’s websites. You will lead and manage digital projects for the Digital Citizen Experience team, as well as create and manage the digital content standards using a client-centered approach. You will establish relationships and liaise with ministry web leads, communications branches, and various stakeholders, providing direction on digital standards, best practices, and strategies. We are looking for a well-organized, detailed and goal-oriented professional.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential. You will have a strong background in web writing, analytics, and experience using a content management system, as well as proper website information architecture. You will have excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills. You’re a strategic thinker and can translate that to solid, persuasive storytelling. The ability to manage multiple projects at once is critical for this position.

Typically, the knowledge and skills required for this position would be attained through a degree in Public Relations, Communications, New Media Communications, or a related field of study, combined with several years of managing a website and multiple projects. Saskatchewan’s Public Service values respect and integrity, serving citizens, excellence and innovation and working as one team. Our people also enjoy work-life balance in a workplace that supports creativity, diversity, learning and career development opportunities.

SaskBuilds and Procurement: where infrastructure, Procurement, real property, facility management, logistics and information technology meet to enable the Government of Saskatchewan’s Growth Plan and programs and services for citizens and communities.

The Ministry of SaskBuilds and Procurement offers dynamic and challenging work for talented individuals in an environment that supports innovation, creativity and diversity. If you want to learn more about the Ministry of SaskBuilds and Procurement and what we offer, check out our website Ministry of SaskBuilds and Procurement.