Communications Specialist

Employment Type: Salaried Full-time

Join our aviation-passionate team based in the land of living skies, Saskatchewan - a great place to live and raise your family. Here is your opportunity to join us and work with colleagues who will bring out the best of you. At Rise Air, we offer more than a job; we offer the opportunity to live and work in a vibrant, affordable, growing province, a positive environment, inspiring culture, strong values, and career growth.

The Communications Specialist operates within a collaborative environment and is responsible for supporting a broad range of communications functions through the implementation of communication strategies and projects, online reputation management, stakeholder engagement, brand development, and content creation. The communication specialist will report directly to the Director, Marketing and Stakeholder Relations and collaborates with the Human Resources team.

What You'll Do

• Develop, publish and manage internal and external communications across multiple platforms, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and stakeholder needs.
• Create and manage communication content, including articles, press releases, social media posts, photography, video/audio content, presentations, and reports.
• Coordinate communication initiatives and events, including Friends and Family Day, guided tours, public relations activities and stakeholder engagement opportunities.
• Support digital communications by maintaining web content, executing social media strategies, monitoring engagement trends and updating media and stakeholder databases.
• Lead or contribute to key communication projects, including the annual Impact Report and the development of internal communication platforms.
• Support internal communication as and when needed.

What You'll Bring

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field is considered an asset.
• Typically requires one to two years of proven communications experience, supported by relevant references.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering effective communication initiatives across various platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience creating content for diverse audiences.
• Experience supporting media relations, stakeholder engagement, social media, and corporate communications activities is preferred.
• Experience within the aviation industry is considered an asset.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered.

What You'll Get

The expected compensation range for this role is $55,000 to $75,000 per annum. Placement within the range will be based on demonstrated skills, relevant experience, and internal equity considerations.

Eligible full-time employees enjoy a robust total rewards package that includes but is not limited to:

• Benefits (cost shared 50/50): Life Insurance, Extended Health, Dental, Vision coverage, an annual wellness allowance and RRSP contribution matching.
• Travel benefits: MyIDTravel for access to standby/non-revenue flights with large domestic and international partners
• Vacation starting at 15 days (6%) per year
• Up to 10 days of paid medical leave per year
• Up to 3 days of paid personal leave per year

Apply by July 19, 2026.

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility

Rise Air is committed to employment equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility throughout the hiring process. Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment process upon request.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Preference is given to qualified Indigenous applicants. As an Indigenous-owned business, we welcome Indigenous people with all levels of education and experience and are dedicated to building a respectful environment for learning, collaboration, and growth.

Land Acknowledgement

We respectfully acknowledge that we are situated on the territories of Indigenous peoples who have occupied these lands for thousands of years, including the First Nations of Treaties 6, 8, and 10, as well as other non-Treaty First Nations and Métis. We recognize that we benefit from the lands. We are dedicated to ensuring that the spirit of reconciliation is honoured and respected.