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.