Communications & Content Specialist

Communications & Content Specialist

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Creative Fire is a 100% English River First Nation-owned and Indigenous-led consulting agency that provides expert support in research, strategy, communications and creative execution. We help bridge gaps of understanding and build connections between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities, businesses, and governments to advance meaningful engagement, mutual benefit, reputation management, diversity and inclusion, change management and more. From corporate reporting and recruitment to community and public relations, we work with clients to address their most important business, engagement and communications needs.

And, at the heart of Creative Fire is, well, a heart. As a purpose-driven company, we believe we can contribute to a more progressive, inclusive and diverse Canada. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our work and fostering it within our business. We encourage applications from applicants of all backgrounds and identities, however lived Indigenous experience is considered an asset.

JOB TITLE

Communications & Content Specialist

REPORTS TO

Director, Communications

TYPE

Full-time, permanent; 40 hours/week

LOCATION

We are a fully virtual team that is spread across Canada. We welcome talent from across the country and have on-reserve office space within our parent company’s headquarters just south of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary, medical and dental benefits
• Professional development
• Flexible, virtual work environment
• Purpose-driven work with a passionate and talented team

Job Summary

We are seeking a

Communications & Content Specialist to join our Creative Fire team. This role is responsible for contributing to and implementing communications strategies as well as comprehensive supporting plans to achieve client-specific organizational goals. We are looking for a self-starter with exceptional writing skills and the ability to manage multiple clients and competing timelines. Our ideal candidate is a thoughtful, strategic thinker, with the ability to understand different perspectives and needs, and a drive to deliver real results for clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Apply writing style guides with strong attention to detail to produce effective content across formats, including social media, ad copy, blogs, media releases, websites, reports, and proposals.
• Research, write, and edit to develop compelling communication materials and content.
• Prepare content strategies, outlines, and creative briefs.
• Translate complex ideas into accessible, engaging language tailored to different audiences.
• Distill insights from research, engagement, or technical content into strong messaging.
• Translate conversations and inputs into structured, usable outputs.
• Bring an understanding of communication best practices to develop and translate strategy goals into effective content and materials.
• Write with care and respect in Indigenous contexts.
• Provide proofing and sensitivity review of draft deliverables to support the team.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant post-secondary education in communications, marketing, creative writing, or equivalent.
• Training and/or experience applying Plain Language/Clear Language principles.
• Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in copy writing and communications.
• Passionate about working with and contributing to the prosperity of Indigenous communities, businesses and organizations.
• Familiar with Elements of Indigenous Style: A Guide book by Gregory Younging
• Experience in an agency or consulting practice preferred.
• Experience in brand strategy considered an asset.
• Driven to understand client needs and develop solutions that exceed expectations.
• Highly developed attention to detail.
• Forward thinking and in touch with current communications trends.
• Self-identifying as Indigenous and/or having first-hand knowledge or experience living in and/or working with an Indigenous community will be considered an asset.
• Committed to reconciliation.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee

and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

INCLUSION, DIVERSITY AND ACCESSIBILITY

As a purpose-driven company, we believe we can help build a more progressive, inclusive, and diverse Canada. We are committed to advancing inclusion and diversity in our work and within our organization. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and identities who will strengthen our team with new perspectives and skills. Equity and accessibility are central to our recruitment process. Please let us know if you need accommodations at any stage or have suggestions for making our hiring process more accessible.

HOW TO APPLY

Please Apply at the Des Nedhe website at

by June 14th 2026

• Detailed cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position and why you are the ideal candidate
• Resume
• 3-5+ writing work samples

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

Exempt : Yes

Type : Full Time

Department : Communication

Location : OFFICE CREATIVE FIRE