THUNDER BAY, ON (GHQ)

Communications and Marketing Administrator

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING
POSTED: August 7, 2026
CLOSING: August 20, 2026
SALARY: $69,199.00 to $76,191.69

The Nishnawbe Aski Police Service requires ONE (1) civilian to fill the full-time positions of Communications and Marketing Administrator. The position is based out of our General Headquarters located in Thunder Bay, ON..

DescriptionPosting

Summary:
The position is responsible for supporting the Media Relations Coordinator with the day-to-day marketing, media relations, communications and administrative tasks of the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service Communications/Media Relations Unit; with a focus on ensuring positive, effective, and consistent communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Post secondary degree/diploma in a related field; along with 2 years of relevant experience in a communications/marketing support role.
- Experience in either an agency or corporate environment with digital content creation, implementation and design for web, social media and other digital platforms.
- Knowledge of public relations, promotion and marketing concepts and special events management to assist in the organization and coordination of related activities,
- Experience using and overseeing content management systems and social media management platform.
- Knowledge of web analytics (preferably Google Analytics) and knowledge of producing and implementing web/social media strategies as well as familiarity with Search Engine Optimization and Performance (SEO, SEP).
- Robust proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite (including Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, After Effects, InDesign,



and Acrobat), web management platforms, eNewsletter platforms, audio and video editing software and a variety of social media channels.
- Ability to deal effectively and courteously with the public and officials at all levels, and to maintain confidentiality.
- High attention to detail, problem-solving, and time management skills;
- Superior interpersonal and communication skills;
- Ability to pass a NAPS security background check and criminal record check.

Key Responsibilities:

- Works under the direction of the Media Relations Coordinator and assists the Media Relations Coordinator in:

a) Reviewing, proofreading and editing of media releases;
b) NAPS recruitment marketing; including assisting with advertising campaigns, career fairs, promotional materials and community outreach efforts;
c) Assisting with the monitoring of media coverage; including print, television, social media and online news media;
d) Administrative support with crisis and emergency communications;
e) Administrative and coordination support with special events, ceremonies, press conferences, public meetings, and community initiatives;
f) Marketing campaigns across media platforms; including administrative support with monitoring and evaluation, utilizing performance metrics;
g)



Recommending content for various media platforms; providing input with social media strategies; and
h) Contributing to NAPS Intranet/Website; assisting with the content.

- Maintains and updates social media profiles, engaging with followers, and monitoring social media trends, ensuring consistent messaging across all platforms.
- Coordinate communications calendars, project timelines, meetings and approvals. Responsible for meeting minutes, meeting agendas, updates and changes for meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
- Process invoices, purchase orders, advertising requests, and vendor coordination related to communications and marketing initiatives.
- Maintain media contact databases, photography archives, branding templates, and communication records.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

Interested applicants may submit a hiring package which includes the following:

- Cover letter detailing interest in noted position;
- A resume detailing your work history, education history, certificates you may possess, any volunteer work and three (3) supervisory references.

Closing date for applications is August 20, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Please indicate ‘GHQ-39-26 in the subject line of your message. All completed packages MUST be sent to:

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: [email protected]
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: [email protected]

Nishnawbe Aski Police Service is committed to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act. If you require accommodation for any stage of the hiring process, please contact [email protected].

**We thank everyone for their interest in the position, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted**

📌 Communications & Marketing Administrator (Canada)
🏢 Nishnawbe Aski Police Service
📍 Canada