Communications Officer

at  Kativik Regional Government KRG

The Kativik Regional Government (KRG), a supramunicipal body with jurisdiction over the territory located north of the 55th parallel, is now looking for a self-motivated and dynamic individual interested in joining the KRG to work in the capacity of:
Communications Officer
(Permanent full-time position)
Reporting to the Coordinator of the Communications Section, the Communications Officer is responsible for developing and implementing a communications strategy and plans, as well as for liaising with the media. More specifically the Communications Officer is responsible for the following:
Coordinate relations with the media;
Assist in coordinating the KRG strategic communication both external and internal;
Prepare, implement, and manage communications plans for programs and the KRG’s Departments;
Develop and coordinate public relations plans with government and regional organizations;
Coordinate the KRG relations with the general public;
Design and implement a KRG branding and communications strategy;
Draft briefing notes, speeches, and media documents;
Plan and carry out public relations projects in cooperation with the Departments;
Assist the Director and the Coordinator with any other related responsibilities.

THE SELECTED CANDIDATE MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in communications or in a related field;
Minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience in public relations;
Solid leadership skills and demonstrated resourcefulness;
Strong capacity to understand and manage situations that develop and change quickly and to synthesize relevant information;
Excellent analytical skills;
Excellent interpersonal skills;
Written and oral working knowledge of at least two (2) of the following languages: Inuktitut, English, and French.
Place of employment: Kuujjuaq, Quebec
Salary: Min. $51,077 – Max. $86,867 yearly

Please refer the Job description for details