Communication Consultant

**INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL POSTING**

**Priority will be given to Cree Beneficiary**

**OPEN POSITION**

Communications Consultant

**LOCATION OF WORK**

Mistissini - Communications and Community Relations

**NATURE OF WORK**

The position of communications consultant encompasses, in particular, participation in the development and implementation of communication policies, strategies and plans aimed at supporting the strategic planning of the school board so as to better inform students, employees, parents and the general public, using various information media and means.

**CHARACTERISTIC FUNCTIONS**

The communications consultant provides advice and support to the administration of educational institutions and services as well as the various committees in their communication and promotional activities; to this end, he or she may also be called upon to develop promotional materials by ensuring its design and drafting as well as its delivery to the public concerned.

He or she finds, gathers and compiles or adapts information intended for a target population; he or she establishes channels of communication with the educational institutions and services so as to keep abreast of their activities and to meet their needs.

He or she takes part in organizing press conferences or special events, drafts speeches, press releases and various information or promotional documents; he or she prepares media kits and develops communication plans according to the needs and population targeted by the organization; he or she evaluates the results of the communication strategies and means used.

He or she plans, organizes, conducts or coordinates various public relations activities; he or she advises the director general, the directors of services as well as principals on how to promote activities and events.

He or she participates in the implementation of new services designed to facilitate the dissemination of information by the school board; he or she may also participate in designing, developing and updating the school board’s Website and Intranet.

He or she may be called upon to develop and to maintain relationships with the media and, during certain activities, to represent the school board in public relations matters.

**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**

A bachelor's degree in an appropriate specialty, notably:

- Communications;
- Public Relations;
- Journalism.

At least 3 years of related experience is required;
Fluency in English;
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English;
Professional-level English proofreading and editing skills;
Written and verbal communication skills in French and Cree are assets;
French translation skills are assets;
Excellent knowledge of internal and external communication concepts and practices.

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office 365;
Knowledge of design software and Mailchimp are assets;
Experience in developing, and engaging in social media and web platforms;
Skills in photography, audio and video are assets;
Needs to be available to travel.

**EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS**

Regular full-time position.

35 hours/week.

This work involves numerous trips to different communities.

**BEGINNING OF EMPLOYMENT**

As soon as possible