Communications Analyst

at  Yukon Government

THIS POSTING

This posting will be used to fill 1 permanent full-time position working 75 hours bi-weekly. It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions.
This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Essential qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• Post-secondary education in communications, marketing, digital media, journalism or related discipline;
• Experience with media relations;
• Experience researching, developing, and implementing communication and marketing strategies, methods, and products; and
• Experience engaging with client groups on projects/initiatives.

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.
It may be helpful for you to review “Prepare your resume and cover letter”.
Desired knowledge, skills, and suitability

If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:

• Strategic thinker with a strong track record of effective implementation
• Ability to manage conflict and foster positive relationships to achieve successful outcomes
• Committed to promoting values and ethics in all professional interactions and decision-making processes
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with skills in planning, organizing, and executing communication initiatives.

• Keen eye for design and the ability to effectively collaborate with professional designers.

  It may be helpful for you to review “The job interview process”.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:

• May be required to travel within or outside Yukon occasionally
• Occasionally required to work weekends and evenings

Please refer the Job description for details