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About Musqueam
We are traditional hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ speaking people. Today, we are a strong, growing community of over 1,300 members. We live on a small portion of our traditional territory, known as the Musqueam Indian Reserve, located south of Marine Drive near the mouth of the Fraser River. The name Musqueam relates back to the River Plant, the name of the plant is məθkʷəy̓. There is a story that has been passed on from generation to generation that explains how we became known as the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) - People of the River Plant. We have always moved throughout our territory using the resources it provides for fishing, hunting, trapping and gathering. We remain distinct and our cultural practices are strong, despite the devastating impacts of residential schools, colonial laws banning our ceremonies, and other attempts to assimilate our people. Our lands and waters continue to support our cultural and economic practices while serving as a source of knowledge and memory, encoded with our teachings and laws. To learn more about Musqueam, please visit www.musqueam.bc.ca
The Communications Specialist supports the planning, development, and delivery of communications for the Musqueam Indian Band (MIB). Working collaboratively with the Communications team, this role helps identify and address gaps in communications capacity and supports the effective delivery of departmental priorities. The Communications Specialist provides hands-on support across a broad range of communications activities and is comfortable working flexibly across multiple tasks to support the overall function and responsiveness of the department.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Review email communications correspondence, identify tasks needing attention, and complete.
- Provide hands-on support across a wide range of communications activities to meet departmental priorities and address emerging needs.
- Work collaboratively with the communications team to offer support.
- Assist with social media / media, partner, and stakeholder communications as directed.
- Draft, edit, and format a variety of communications materials, including responses, announcements, web content, social media content, and public-facing materials.
- Assist with internal communications to support information sharing across departments and with staff.
- Conduct research and assist with gathering and analyzing qualitative and quantitative information related to communications activities.
- Creation of templates for internal and external communication strategies.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Post-secondary is considered an asset; however, high school education is required.
- 3 to 5 years of experience supporting a similar Senior Director, experience working in advertising/PR agencies preferred.
- Experience and interest in internal and external communications, and partnership development.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Zoom, Adobe Acrobat, and Social Media platforms.
- Cultural competency and knowledge of the MIB’s cultural traditions or the willingness to learn them.
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and handle shifting priorities to produce results within deadlines.
- Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently, competing with demands.
- Criminal record check.
- Valid Driver’s License.
Why work for Musqueam?
Our success as a leader as a First Nations Government is built on the traditional teachings of our people, the initiative and dedication of the Musqueam Indian Band. Providing a highly engaged traditional government that is member focused.
- Competitive salary
- Training and career development
- Business casual environment
- Community fitness and gym access
- Comprehensive group benefits plan and pension plan
- Centrally located with free parking; free onsite gym and class access; close to nature trails at UBC and along the Fraser River, shops, restaurants and services.
