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Communications Officer

$96.88k - $115.73k per year
Full-time, Temporary

The Government of the Northwest Territories

Job Information

The Communications Officer helps develop innovative and creative solutions to communications challenges and opportunities and takes a proactive approach to communications both alone and in collaboration with colleagues. As well, the incumbent will provide communication advice and support to ensure messages are presented in an accurate, coordinated and effective manner.  The Communications Officer will work directly with managers and directors to meet communications needs of divisions within the authority. This position is involved in direct oversite or active participation in the production of communication and marketing materials, developing integrated communication and marketing plans, implementing campaign activities from concept to completion, liaising with local agencies as necessary, and evaluating campaign effectiveness.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to develop and express ideas, concepts, judgements and recommendations to a variety of audiences in a clear and concise way using appropriate verbal and written means.
  • Ability to make key contacts and know when and where to share various levels of information to ensure efficiency and success.
  • Political sensitivity, tact and diplomacy are critical in contacts with stakeholders and politicians.
  • Knowledge in communications, marketing and public and media relations, including issues management.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

  • A degree in communications or a related discipline, such as journalism or public/media relations, marketing or a similar equivalent, and one (1) year of experience in a communications role.

Equivalencies:

  • A Diploma in communications or a related discipline, such as journalism or public/media relations, marketing or a similar equivalent, and three (3) years of experience in a communications role. OR
  • Five (5) years of experience in a communications role.
GNWT Inquiries

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Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR  
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel View phone number on gov.nt.ca
Fax View phone number on gov.nt.ca
View email address on gov.nt.ca

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

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