Coordinator, Communications

The Kativik Regional Government (KRG), a supra municipal body with jurisdiction over the territory located north of the 55th parallel, with its main office in Kuujjuaq, is looking for a dynamic person with demonstrable leadership skills, and a track record of initiative, reliability, and resourcefulness to work in the capacity of:

COORDINATOR, COMMUNICATIONS

(Term with possibility of permanency – Full-time)

Reporting to the Director of the Communications Department, the Coordinator, Communications leads communications activities of the Kativik Regional Government (KRG), including the preparation of information for the public, media relations, websites and intranet, and other pertinent communication activities and tools. More specifically the Coordinator, Communications:

• Develops the KRG yearly communication plan, objectives, and priorities, and coordinates planning of the Communications Department budget;
• Ensures implementation and follow-up of action plans to achieve the Department’s annual objectives;
• Supervises and coordinates activities and staff of the Department in accordance with the applicable collective agreement;
• Establishes and maintains contact with journalists, bloggers, and opinion leaders;
• Coordinates press releases, advertising, brochures, and any other KRG publication destined for media and the public;
• Supervises requests for information and interviews;
• Supervises logistical and organizational components of internal and public events organized by the KRG and in collaboration with other organizations as required;
• Coordinates media coverage of events including KRG-related meetings, VIP visits, etc.;
• Supervises translation services and the preparation of translated documentation for KRG Council meetings and internal departmental clients;
• Coordinate the development of the KRG website and employee intranet and manage the development of content;
• Carry out other related tasks as required.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications or a related field;
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience in public relations, including the management and supervision of staff;
• Solid leadership skills and demonstrated resourcefulness;
• Strong capacity to understand and manage situations that develop and change quickly;
• Capacity 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 work:   Kuujjuaq, Quebec

Salary:   Minimum $85,598/year; maximum $117,698/year based on 35 hours/week

Benefits:                                   

Cost of living differential:  Minimum of $8,500/year

 Food allowance: Minimum of $3,903/year

 Annual leave trips: maximum of 3 per person annually

 Pension Plan: RRSP

 Group Insurance

Vacation: 20 days/year plus 10 days in lieu of overtime

Statutory Holidays: 20 days including 10 during the Christmas holidays

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.