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
Benefits :
- Cost of living differential : $8,500 annually (minimum);
- Food allowance : $3,707 annually (minimum);
- Annual leave trips : Maximum 3 trips per year, per person;
- Pension fund : 6% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution;
- Group insurance;
- Vacation : 20 days / year;
Statutory holidays : 20 days, including 10 during Christmas.
The KRG is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with this and with the James Bay and Northern Québec Agreement , conditions may vary to promote the employment of Inuit candidates.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.