COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

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 liaising with the media. More specifically, the Communications Officer is responsible for the following :

• Coordinate relations with the media;
• Assist in coordinating the KRG's 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 :

Place of employment : Kuujjuaq, Quebec

Salary : Min. $52,481 – Max. $89,256 yearly

Benefits :

Cost of living differential : $8,500 annually (minimum);

Food allowance : $4,216 annually (minimum);

Annual leave trips : Maximum 3 trips per year, per person;

Pension fund : 6.25% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution;

Group insurance;

Vacation : 20 days / year;

Statutory holidays : 20 days, including 10 during Christmas.