Senior Media Relations and Cabinet Communications Officer

EDGE; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Media Relations and Cabinet Communications Officer within the Department of Executive and Indigenous Affairs of the Government of the Northwest Territories manages Cabinet communications and media relations, providing expertise, leadership, and coordination to support Executive Council priorities.

You will plan, develop and disseminate public communications, respond to issues and media inquiries, and help the public understand government decisions and initiatives, while advancing

Qualifications

• Requires a Diploma in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Public Administration or Office Administration and three years of relevant experience.
• Equivalencies may be considered: degree with one year experience or related certificate with four years experience; details per policy.

Responsibilities

• Manage Cabinet Communications projects, approvals and tracking.
• Coordinate strategic communications activities and support planning.
• Manage all Cabinet media requests.
• Manage the release process for GNWT public communications.
• Coordinate Cabinet media relations, issues management, social media, monitoring and reporting.
• Lead weekly GNWT Directors of Communications meetings.
• Lead the production of Cabinet communications materials.
• Advance GNWT priorities by public service excellence and continuous self-reflection.

Education

Diploma in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Public Administration or Office Administration

Job description

Department Information

The Department of Executive and Indigenous Affairs works to provide overall management and direction to the Executive branch of the Government of the Northwest Territories. The Department is responsible for: coordinating and supporting the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of initiatives and actions in support of cross-government goals The Department is responsible for ensuring mutually respectful intergovernmental relations between the territorial government and Aboriginal, provincial, territorial and national and international governments are maintained; along with negotiating and implementing land, resources And self-government agreements that address Aboriginal rights in the Northwest Territories.

Job Information

The Senior Media Relations and Cabinet Communications Officer is responsible for managing the delivery of Cabinet Communications and media relations activities, providing communications expertise, leadership, and coordination in support of Executive Council priorities.

The position ensures effective planning, development and dissemination of public communications, supports response to emerging issues and media inquiries, and contributes to informed public understanding of government decisions, priorities, and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Cabinet Communications projects, approvals and tracking.
• Coordinate strategic communications activities and support communications planning.
• Manages all Cabinet media requests.
• Manage the release process for GNWT public communications.
• Manage the coordination of Cabinet media relations, issues management, social media, monitoring and reporting.
• Manage weekly GNWT Directors of Communications meetings.
• Lead the production of Cabinet communications materials.
• Advance the priorities of the GNWT by modeling public service excellence, fostering public trust, and committing to continuous self-reflection and whole-person development.

Key Qualifications

• A Diploma in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Public Administration or Office Administration, and three (3) years of relevant experience.

Equivalencies

• A degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Public Administration or Office Administration, and one (1) year of relevant experience; or a related certificate and four (4) years of relevant experience.
• All other equivalencies will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel [phone] Extension 14106
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]

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

Indigenous Employment Policy

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check.Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies

Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case‑base For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID #28431

Closing Date: October 23, 2026- 23:59, MountainTime

Salary Information

Salary for this position is currently Under Review.