Official Languages / Public Outreach Coordinator

Government of Northwest Territories; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental body in Canada is seeking an Official Languages / Public Outreach Coordinator to ensure all Official Languages are accessible during sessions and develop outreach programs connecting the Assembly with the public. This role requires a specialized degree in communication and relevant experience in public relations. Ideal candidates will possess strong skills in fostering understanding of the Legislative Assembly's processes and services, as well as the ability to engage effectively with diverse communities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a communications and public relations environment.
• 1+ year of experience with a master's degree.
• 5+ years of experience with a university diploma.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accessibility of all Official Languages during daily sessions.
• Develop and deliver outreach programs connecting the Assembly with the public.
• Promote understanding of the Assembly's processes and services.

Skills

Public Relations

Journalism

Advertising

Corporate Communications

Client Relations and Communication

Events Management

Education

University degree in a specialized communication discipline

Masters in a specialized communication discipline

University diploma in a specialized communication discipline

Job description

Official Languages / Public Outreach Coordinator

This job opening is limited to individuals recognized as members and descendants of First Nations, Métis, or Inuit people indigenous to areas of Canada.

Department Information

The Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly is one of the three distinct and autonomous branches of the Government of the Northwest Territories (Legislative, Executive and Judicial). As such, it operates with autonomy and independence from Cabinet direction and the public service at large. This independence is critical to the mandate of the Legislative Assembly to scrutinize and approve legislation and budgets proposed by cabinet, monitor and critique the activities and performance of the executive branch and provide a forum for the exercise of responsible parliamentary democracy in the Northwest Territories.

Job Information

The Legislative Assembly is seeking an Official Languages / Public Outreach Coordinator to support the delivery of interpretation, translation, and public outreach services for Members of the Legislative Assembly and residents of the Northwest Territories (NWT).

In this role, you will play a key part in:

• Ensuring all Official Languages are accessible during the daily sessional work of the Legislative Assembly.
• Supporting the development, coordination, and delivery of outreach programs that connect the Legislative assembly with the public, schools, and communities across the NWT.
• Contribute to initiatives that promote understanding of the Legislative Assembly's processes, programs and services.

Key Qualifications:

• A university degree in a specialized communication discipline plus three (3) years' experience working in a communications and public relations environment.
• A masters in a specialized communication discipline plus one (1) year experience working in a communications and public relations environment.
• A university diploma in a specialized communication discipline plus five (5) years' experience working in a communications and public relations environment.
• All other equivalences will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Note: For the purpose of screening, specialized communication disciplines could include but are not limited to:

• Public Relations
• Journalism
• Advertising
• Corporate Communications
• Client Relations and Communication
• Events Management

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