JOB PROSPECT 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:
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
• 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 Salary
Min. $52,481 - Max. $89,256 yearly (Class 8) 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.