Priority given to Saugeen Ojibway Nation Members

Closing Date:

September 9, 2026

Location:

Environment Office of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation

Occasional Travel Required

Communications Manager

Term of Employment:

Permanent Full Time (dependent on funding)

Salary range:

$ 60,870.00 - $79,130.00 (based on experience)

Hours of Work:

37.5 hours per week

Responsibilities

The Community Outreach Coordinator reports to the Saugeen Ojibway Nation Environment Office (SONEO) Communications Manager, and develops and maintains the Community Engagement Platform. The Community Outreach Coordinator works with the Communications Manager, Events Coordinator, Outreach Associates and leads to design and implement community engagement plans for SONEO files or programs. The Coordinator will create detailed project plans for presentation to the Communications Manager for the Senior Manager and Joint Council. The Coordinator creates metrics to gauge community engagement performance and tracks, records, and assesses the progress of each engagement plan. The Coordinator will assist in preparing presentation materials on a broad range of topics, covering all files in the SONEO, as well as projects identified by the Joint Council.
The Coordinator documents all aspects of community engagement with the support of the Event Planner and Outreach Associates. The Coordinator is outgoing and comfortable speaking to groups of SON members, as well as individuals, in the office, public forums, or while canvassing members in their homes. The Coordinator is a fluent computer user, highly skilled with the Google suite software and website tools, and adept with popular social media platforms.
The Outreach Coordinator will be required to complete the following tasks:





Accurately maintain the Saugeen Ojibway National Membership database

Support the work of the outreach associates and provide mentoring opportunities

Work with the Management team to determine outreach opportunities that support the work of the various departments

Collect, record and report information in an efficient manner

Visit community members at their homes to share communications and information materials

Assist with the distribution of Saugeen Ojibway Nation communication and information materials

Assist with the development of an on and off-reserve engagement plan

Protect the privacy of personal information

Attend training and career development opportunities as required

Maintain accurate records and write summary reports of outreach activities

Provide supervisor with regular updates and assist with the development of a work schedule

Serve as an EO resource to develop a better understanding of community needs

Promote community participation at meetings, celebrations and events

Assist with community events and life celebrations as needed

Represent SON at external events and other celebrations within the community as needed

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum 3 years experience in a related role or related skills

Post secondary education in Communications, Business Administration or related experience

Recommended Experience:

Minimum number of 3 years experience engaging with community

Minimum number of 3 years working within an Indigenous community

Adaptable

Analytical and critical thinking

Organizational skills

Decision MakingDiplomacy

Takes Initiative

Planning and Organizing

Problem Solving

Professionalism (including respect for confidentiality)

Stress Management

$ 60,870.00 - $79,130.00 (based on experience)

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📌 Outreach Coordinator (Manitoba)
🏢 Saugeen Ojibway Nation Environment Office
📍 Manitoba