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Communications Officer - General

Posted: Nov 5, 2024
Closing Date: Nov 21, 2024
Job ID: Communications

Job Description

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Communications and Community Engagement (C&CE) Communication Officers support the C&CE Director to assure quality and value in strategic communications and engagement activities. The Communications Officers are integral in liaising with and providing support to assigned Departments and/or Entities to implement their communications strategies, which form an integral part of the C&CE Department’s Strategic Communications Plan. They also provide advice, tools, and guidance to assigned Departments and/or Entities, acting as a resource in support of their communications and engagement activities, which address Department/Entity communications’ priorities.

 

 

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

  • The Communications Officers report to the Communications and Community Engagement (C&CE) Director and liaise with and support Department and Entity Directors and personnel as assigned.  Each Communications Officer is assigned Department(s) and/or Entity(s) as part of a portfolio of responsibility, for which liaison and support occurs.

 

AREA OF SUPERVISION:

  • Positions which report to the Communications Officers include:

None

 

 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Blood Tribe Administration Personnel Policies and Procedures and Communication Policies.

 

  • Consults with Blood Tribe Entities and Departments as assigned and provides input to the C&CE Director for incorporation into the Blood Tribe’s annual Strategic Communications Plan.

 

  • Implements the annual Strategic Communications Work Plan as it relates to communications and community engagement, with respect to the Entities and Departments in the portfolio.

 

  • Liaises with assigned Departments/Entities to ensure two-way, steady flow of information, positioning C&CE Department as a central channel of communication between the Tribe and its stakeholders and keeping them aware of the Blood Tribe’s position, policies and actions as appropriate.
  • Researches, consults, develops, writes, edits a brief Communications Strategy for the Entities and Departments in the portfolio, ensuring consistent brand and identity.

 

  • Develops a Communications Work Plan for each Department in the portfolio, upon approval of strategy by the C&CE Director and appropriate Department Director.

 

  • Supports the Department to prepare communication resources, and anticipated media questions and answers so Department Directors can respond effectively when required.

 

  • Initiates and directs the development, approval and distribution of accurate, proactive and timely news stories and releases and media kits; organizes and conducts news conferences when assigned; and supports the creation and development of media templates to educate and mentor staff in the portfolio.

 

  • Proactively plans, coordinates in a timely fashion events for the Entities and Departments in the portfolio. 

 

  • Takes photographs for the C&CE Library, while attending events and as appropriate.

 

  • When directed engages community members within their portfolios using various techniques, seeking their opinions, analyzing the data collected, and preparing a report for management of the Department or Entity and the C&CE Director.

 

  • When directed reports on production costs, produces or manages the production of and distributes various communications and engagement tools such as advertisements; audio-visuals such as banners, displays, signage, and audio scripts and videos; brochures; fact sheets; manuals; newsletters; reports; and speeches in the portfolio. 

 

  • Provides input into the Communications Policies, Procedures and Manuals to ensure that that this material is up-to-date and effective and shares these with the Departments/Entities in the portfolio.

 

  • Acts as a resource to educate Blood Tribe staff in the portfolio on the objectives, principles and the effectiveness of good communications and community engagement.

 

  • Supports the development and implementation of a presentation, speech and speaking note system to prepare Department/Entity Directors and other personnel to make presentations and speeches that resonate with the target audience.

 

  • Works with portfolio Department/Entity personnel to prepare and obtain approval for material to be placed on the website.

 

  • Develops and supports the use of various communication tools.

 

  • Works with the staff of the C&CE Director to establish effective and efficient administration practices and procedures.

 

  • Travels when required to attend various functions and events.

 

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

Knowledge

  • First Nation issues, and Indigenous issues in general.
  • How the Governments of Canada and Alberta operate as it pertains to First Nations.
  • General principles of communications and specifically producing audio-visual products, graphic design, photography, publishing, social media and websites.
  • Current trends and developments in communications techniques including social and new media.
  • Change management practices.

Abilities and Skills

  • Must be able to analyze complex issues and information, identify the communications implications, provide strategic communications advice and adapt materials to a variety of target audiences.
  • Must be able to research complex subjects and translate technical writing into plain language.
  • Must be able to effectively plan and manage projects jointly with multiple files and projects within a rapidly changing environment.
  • Must be able to develop, implement communications strategies and projects.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Must have strong presentation skills.
  • Must have excellent organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
  • Providing strategic and practical communications advice to management.
  • Representing an organization with various stakeholders.
  • Developing and implementing department wide communications strategies, plans and products and major communications projects and/or events.
  • Advertising, marketing, environmental scanning, and producing products in audio-visual, publishing (electronic and print), social media and website development.

Qualifications

NECESSARY TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Must have a Diploma in Communications, Public Relations or Journalism, with a minimum of the two (2) years’ related work experience.
  • A combination of relevant education and experience will be considered.
  • Knowledgeable of Blackfoot culture, protocol, and language.
  • Knowledgeable of First Nation community issues and trends.
  • Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license and a reliable mode of transportation.
  • Must be willing and able to work overtime and irregular hours, often on short notice.
  • Must be willing and able to travel.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a cover letter, resume, and copies of your credentials to:

 

Blood Tribe Administration Human Resources

P.O. Box 60

Standoff AB, T0L 1Y0

Attention: Marlene Blood

OR APPLY ONLINE @ www.bloodtribehr.comand/or [email protected]

DEADLINE: November 21, 2024

 

Late and/or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information, please call Marlene Blood @ (403) 737-8219

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Closing Date

2024-11-21