Communications Officer – La Ronge, SK

OPEN COMPETITION

(This is a re-advertisement. Previous candidates need not apply.)

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band is now inviting applications for the following full-time position based out La Ronge:

Communications Officer
The Corporate Communications Officer provides advice and support to the Chief and Senior Management Team in areas of corporate communications, public engagement and strategic policy. The duties include coordinating all communication and networking activities, serving as a conduit to the LLRIB leadership, management, communities and bandmembers.

The suitable candidate will be able to perform the following duties:

• Develops a communications Plan for the communities served;

• Provides any modifications of communications plans and strategies by providing an analysis of communications’ activities, issues and media coverage.

• Prepare an Annual Report in consultation with all LLRIB Departments and LLRIB Communities;

• Provides strategic communications advice to the Chief & Council, Executive Director and senior staff on a range of issues including Band Council Resolutions and initiatives, corporate activities, crisis and emergency situations, and organizational matters.

• Coordinates responses to media inquiries and serves as the LLRIB spokesperson as assigned, and/or assists appropriate spokespersons to prepare for media interviews and prepare press releases.

• Prepares and manage design production of brochures as required.

• Identifies and implements opportunities for proactive media coverage to promote LLRIB programs, initiatives, services, special events and accomplishments.

• Develops regular communications including media releases for the LLRIB Emergency Control Group.

• Develops speeches, presentations and press releases

• Prepare briefing notes, taking points and updates on specific communication issues.

• Develops policies, standards and strategies for social media, and prepares content.

• Develop regular NEWS bulletin, and publications regarding LLRIB programs, opportunities, events and community updates.

• Develops strategic communication plans and calendars for LLRIB projects, programs, services and/or issues management.

• Reviews communication materials for compliance with communication policies, procedures and standards, including logo use and branding.

• Supports, coordinates and/or implement community engagement initiatives.

• Repairs and maintenance database for the storage and retrieval of information on LLRIB and communication activities and issues.

• Leads program and policy evaluations to ensure consistency with the LLRIB’s current priorities and strategic directions.

• Researches and develops engagement agreements and protocols with other local governments, as well as the Province, Federal and First Nations governments.

The suitable candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• A university degree in Communications, Public Relations or related discipline.

• A certificate in Local Government Administration is an asset.

• A minimum of five years of experience in policy research, corporate communications planning & coordination, preferably in a government environment.

• Formal training and experience in crisis or emergency communications.

• Superior communication skills.

• Sound Judgement and decision-making abilities.

• Class 5 Driver’s License.

• Understanding of Cree language shall be an asset.

Posting Date:
June 19, Final date to receive applications:
Until Suitable Candidate is Found