Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: CS3 - $53 591.20 - $65 499.20

Position: Communications Officer ­­­­­­­­­­

Department: Administration

Classification/Level: Community Services CS3

Employment Status: Term Full-Time or Regular Full-Time (In Office)

Reporting Relationship

The Communications Officer reports to the Enaagdenjged and works collaboratively with Chief and Council and Senior Management to establish and implement effective communication strategies for the benefit of the M’Chigeeng First Nation Citizens.

Position Summary

The Communications Officer shall establish and implement effective communication strategies for the benefit of the M’Chigeeng First Nation Citizens. The incumbent shall collaborate with Senior Management and Administrative personnel to develop a communications strategy/program focused on bringing information to the community through a variety of communication methods.

The Communications Officer shall be responsible for M’Chigeeng First Nation website maintenance and updating, the creation and administration of social media platforms including but not limited to Facebook and Twitter. The Communications Officer shall be responsible in preparing quarterly newsletters to be distributed to the community. The Communications Officer shall assist in coordinating community meetings and ensuring that notice is provided to the membership.

Qualifications and Requirements Preferred

• Post-Secondary Diploma in Business Administration, Communications or other related education.
• Knowledge of Social Media Platforms;
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills to develop trust and positive working relationships with Chief and Council senior management, staff and community.

Minimum

• A combination of education and training with 2 years’ experience related to the areas of responsibility of the Communications Officer;
• Strong knowledge of general office procedures and applications;
• Hands-on experience with productivity applications, including word processing, email clients, and presentation software;
• Strong knowledge of M’Chigeeng First Nation and M’Chigeeng First Nation members;

Other

• Experience in planning events; experience in preparation of newsletters, communications, bulletins, calendars, etc for distribution;
• Excellent time management skills, multi-tasking skills, ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision;
• Demonstrated experience applying knowledge of research methodologies and analysis techniques
• Knowledge, understanding and application of Anishinaabek and M’Chigeeng First Nation language, practice, values and history
• A valid Driver’s License for occasional travel

CRC/VSS Rationale: M’Chigeeng First Nation and its agents are in a position of trust in services to band member children and/or vulnerable adults, so a safe and secure working environment is mandatory. Applicants must provide a clear VSS Certificate and the CRC must have a record clear and/or dated of any convictions relating to sexual interference, sexual assault or related charges. The VSS must be current (30 days) and must be an original.

Interested applicants must submit COVER LETTER, RESUME, THREE (3) CURRENT REFERENCES (2 Work-Related references from a direct supervisor/manager and 1-character reference that will be contacted upon a successful interview) and education certifications to:

APPLY HERE

Closing Date: December 2nd, 2024

Communications Officer

employment@mchigeeng.ca
c/o Human Resources
P.O. Box 333 M’CHIGEENG, ON P0P 1G0 (Fax 705-377-4980)

LATE OR INCOMPLETE applications will not be considered. Preference will be given to Anishinabek people.

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