Public Sector Communications Officer

The Government of Nova Scotia; Halifax; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Engaging workplace

Multiple career paths

Dynamic office environment

Job summary

The Government of Nova Scotia is seeking a Communications Officer for the Executive Council Office. You will create, edit and distribute news releases and communications products, including speeches and social media content, and monitor media coverage to support rapid response.

You will work with colleagues across government on priorities, ensuring clear, accessible information and effective stakeholder communications, while applying equity, inclusion, and accessibility principles.

Qualifications

• Draft and edit clear, accurate content in plain language for diverse audiences.
• Contribute to communications planning and content development under guidance.
• Collaborate respectfully with colleagues and partners to deliver communications products.
• Apply equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility principles to planning/delivery.
• Understand government/media environments and use common digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit and distribute news releases and communications products (speeches, web content, social content).
• Monitor media and track coverage as part of rapid response activities.
• Collaborate with teams across government on priorities and stakeholder communications.
• Support strategic content planning and delivery under senior guidance.

Skills

Writing & editing

Strategic communications

Collaboration

Equity & inclusion

Digital literacy

Public sector

Education

Bachelor's degree

Diploma in communications (equiv)

Job description

The Government of Nova Scotia is seeking a Communications Officer for the Executive Council Office. You will create, edit and distribute news releases and communications products, including speeches and social media content, and monitor media coverage to support rapid response.

You will work with colleagues across government on priorities, ensuring clear, accessible information and effective stakeholder communications, while applying equity, inclusion, and accessibility principles.