Career Opportunity: Communications Specialist – Special Projects
Location: Prince George, BC
Employment Type: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Practice Differently with Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS): CSFS is an innovative and progressive leader in Indigenous health and family services where culture is at the centre of everything we do. Since our beginnings in the late 1980s, CSFS has grown to over 475 employees providing services to 11 member Nations. Discover what it means to practice differently, as you enjoy unique experiences, close connections with communities, as well as the natural wonders of northern BC while you work.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

• Communications assistance with CSFS projects and services of interest to partners, including but not limited to: communities served, public audiences, community groups, interest and advocacy groups, various levels of government, and media.
• Assisting in the implementation of strategic communications priorities established within CSFS’ strategic and operational plans.
• Providing communications support to significant projects both internal and external to CSFS.
• Assisting in community relations, engagement and consultation activities and health promotion and improvement initiatives.
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• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Marketing, Communications or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of professional communications experience.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience in a healthcare, child and family services, government or government organization, not-for-profit or corporate environment is considered an asset.
• Membership in and/or accreditation from IABC or CPRS would be considered an asset.