Manager, Communications

1 week ago


Iqaluit, Canada Government of Nunavut Full time

Job OverviewReporting to the Director of Policy, the Manager, Communications is tasked with the strategic leadership, management, and administration of the Department’s Communications services, in keeping with its mandate. The incumbent is ultimately accountable for managing the Department’s messaging and profile, ensuring communication products and services are of high quality, aligned to legislated requirements, and aligned with the Government of Nunavut’s policies and priorities.ResponsibilitiesProviding strategic leadership, advice, media management and support, and oversight of all Department communicationsReviewing all departmental communications to identify, assess, and mitigate any inherent risks to the DepartmentManaging approval of and responses to media inquiriesOverseeing the appropriate updating and monitoring of the Department’s website and social media platformsOverseeing the development, implementation, and evaluation of an overall communications strategyEnsuring applicable privacy legislation, policies, standards, and safeguards for dealing with sensitive and confidential information are adhered toManaging direct reports by performing general supervisory tasks and associated mentorship and on‑the‑job coaching supportQualificationsThe knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a recognized bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, business, public administration or a related field, plus three (3) years of experience in communications, ideally in a northern/government context. Two (2) years of supervisory experience is required.Applicants must be fluent in Inuktut, English, and French. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross‑cultural environment are considered assets.Eligibility and EEOThe Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self‑identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered.Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check.Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post‑secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.Additional DetailsSeniority level: Mid‑Senior levelEmployment type: Full‑timeJob function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/EditingIndustries: Government Administration #J-18808-Ljbffr



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