PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST - I.T. Department

Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00

JOB SUMMARY:

To provide support to Sagamok Anishnawbek on communications in print, media, and community-based consultation.

POSITION DUTIES:

• Collaborate with the team to develop and implement a communications policy that incorporates existing communication processes, and policies.
• Work with assigned departments as their communications representative.
• Report on community events through submission of articles, pictures, and interviews.
• Coordinate activities for quality distribution of a community-based monthly newsletter.
• Capturing of video footage, editing video, and distributing on various platforms.
• Collaborate with team on coordination and preparation of an annual report for the AGM/community forum.
• Collaborate with the Director to measure the effectiveness of all communications initiatives and campaigns and provide quarterly reports on results.
• Network and build relations with various media outlets and contact to proactively promote issue driven messages and news releases.
• Research and monitor First Nations news stories and information and distribute to management, staff, First Nation's leaders, and staff via e-newsletter.
• Develop and implement a branding or image for all organizational printing, displays, promotions, advertising, communications, and events.
• Work with Webmaster to update content of Sagamok website consistent with up-to-date information and in consultation with department Director's and Program Managers.
• Collaborate with the team on all media channels to coordinate the delivery with the website as the central hub.
• Collaborate with Director on Sagamok Emergency Protocols and Notifications.
• Learn how to use and perform print jobs on in-office equipment.
• Maintain a library of branding and promotions material.
• Remain informed of issues affecting Sagamok Anishnawbek and community members and tribal council affiliation.
• Build and maintain a digital and document filing archival system of information, images related to communications services of Sagamok Anishnawbek.
• Research new and existing documentation relevant to advancing communication efforts, issues and concerns and professional development.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Valid driver's license and vehicle for on-the-job use.
• Must be able to work flexible hours.
• Sign and maintain an annual oath of confidentiality.
• Secure and maintain certification in Privacy and Confidentiality.
• Must provide a criminal record check prior to commencing employment.
• Incumbent is subject to three months' probation.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Comprehensive benefits packages for full time employees with Employee and Family Assistance Program, MY HSA (Health Spending Account)
• Registered Retirement Plan (employer matching option)
• Opportunities for professional development
• Hybrid Model (3 days in Sagamok Anishnawbek Office /2 days WFH (work from home).
• Hybrid Model option will be reviewed and based on need

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum qualifications are a post-secondary diploma/degree in communications, journalism and/or equivalent experience
• Minimum five years' direct experience in communications
• Superior grammatical and written skills, for reports and articles
• Superior skills with IT tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their cover letter, resumé, credentials, and three work related References (email addresses REQUIRED) through the Online BambooHR process or mail to:

Attn: Human Resources

Sagamok Anishnawbek, P.O. Box 2230, Sagamok, Ontario, P0P 2L0

Fax: (705) 865-3307

By: Until Filled.

FOR A FULL JOB DESCRIPTION PLEASE CONTACT via Isarta

Preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Self-Identification is encouraged.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.