Director, Communications

Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Indigenous organization in Nunavut is looking for a Communications Director to oversee strategic communication initiatives. The role demands a strong background in communications, staff management, and exceptional analytical and organizational skills. Candidates must hold a relevant degree and have at least five years of experience. Proficiency in Inuktut/Inuinnaqtun is desired. The position offers a starting salary of $139,879 plus benefits including pension and housing assistance.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee pension plan

Housing assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in the field of communications.
• Experienced in management of staff, with strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and oversee strategic direction for NTI communications.
• Manage communications-related functions and policies.
• Produce press releases and manage internal/external communication.

Skills

Communications expertise

Analytical skills

Media experience

Organization skills

Inuktut/Inuinnaqtun language proficiency

Education

University degree or diploma in a communication-related field

Job description

Department of Communications
Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated
Iqaluit, NU

Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), you will be responsible for creating the strategic direction for NTI communications reflecting the priorities, goals, and objectives of NTI and the Nunavut Agreement. You will oversee all communications‑related functions, procedures, systems, and policies at NTI to ensure effective internal and external communications between NTI and its target audiences. You, as the successful candidate, will be responsible for producing or coordinating all written products, published materials, speeches, including oversight responsibility of interpretation/translation, records, and information management.

To be invited for an interview; you must have a University degree or diploma in a communication‑related field of study, or equivalent. A minimum of 5 years experience in the field of communications and 5 years experience in the management of staff. A thorough knowledge of the Nunavut Agreement, sensitive to local, political and cultural issues and aspirations. Strong attention to detail and the ability to analyze complex information to create press releases and notices for public distribution using plain language. Superior organization and analytical skills, direct media experience, purchasing and procurement experience. You must have effective presentation skills in a variety of means and various audiences; demonstrate tact and prudence, also a team player, self‑motivated and self‑directed individual. High‑level attention to detail and the ability to multi‑task as well as spoken and written Inuktut/Inuinnaqtun language is desirable and willingness to learn is required. The equivalencies for this position are diploma in Policy and Administration or Management Studies with 2 additional years of communications, policy development, research or program administration in addition to all of the above experience, skills, knowledge and competencies.

Preference will be given to Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement.

Starting salary is $139,879.00 per annum (commensurate with experience) a comprehensive benefit package including an employee pension plan, group insurance and vacation travel assistance.

Employee Housing may be available for this position.

NTI provides a variety of housing supports to employees including down payment assistance and housing allowance of $35,865.00.

For full job description, please contact:
Human Resources
Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated
Rankin Inlet, Nunavut X0C-0G0
EMAIL: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Fax number 867-645-3872