Strategic Communications Lead — Community-Focused & Digital

Tsawout-First-Nation; Central Saanich; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Tsawout-First-Nation is seeking a Communications Manager to lead clear, timely, culturally grounded, and coordinated communications across the organization.

Reporting to the Director of Programs & Services, this position develops and implements communication strategies, manages internal and external communications, supports community engagement, and strengthens the Nation’s public presence across print, digital, social media, and community channels.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Communications or related field with equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years in communications, including strategy, writing, and digital content.
• Experience with websites, social media, calendars, and analytics.
• Strong writing, editing, plain-language communication, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of branding, media relations, accessibility, privacy, and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain organization-wide communications strategy and editorial calendar.
• Lead internal and external communications across channels and events.
• Prepare briefing notes, key messages, and materials for leadership and initiatives.
• Coordinate media inquiries and produce approved responses and releases.
• Oversee content governance for apps, websites, intranets, and digital channels.

Skills

Strategic communications

Writing & editing

Media relations

Digital content

Project coordination

Audience analysis

Brand management

Privacy & confidentiality

Education

Post-secondary degree in Communications or related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

CMS / content management

Website management

Social media platforms

Job description

Tsawout-First-Nation is seeking a Communications Manager to lead clear, timely, culturally grounded, and coordinated communications across the organization.

Reporting to the Director of Programs & Services, this position develops and implements communication strategies, manages internal and external communications, supports community engagement, and strengthens the Nation’s public presence across print, digital, social media, and community channels.