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:
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Communications Officer
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(Permanent full-time position)
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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:
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- 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:n
- Bachelor's degree in communications or in a related field; A technical background in those fields combined with work experience and relevant achievements could be considered as an equivalent;
- 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, Quebecn
Salary: Min. $52,481 – Max. $89,256 yearly
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Perks
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Cost of living differential $8,500 annually (minimum);
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Food allowance: $4,216 annually (minimum);
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Annual leave trips: Maximum 3 trips per year, per person;
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Pension fund: 6.25% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution;
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Group insurance;
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Vacation: 20 days/year;
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Statutory holidays: 20 days, including 10 during Christmas.
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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.
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Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.