Communication Specialist

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The Whitecap Dakota Nation (WDN) Communication Specialist helps direct the flow of information from WDN to interested parties, including the public and employees. Communication Specialists educate peers about proper communication practices and assist in developing positive relationships within the community. The WDN Communication Specialists should be prepared to field questions and comments from a variety of groups including members of the press and WDN membership.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

The following duties **ARE NOT **intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. In accordance with standards of the Whitecap Dakota Nation and reporting to the Director of Self-Government, the WDN Communication Specialist will:

- attend and successfully complete all OH&S training as required / assigned;
- follow all safe work policies and procedures;
- develop, write and edit marketing and communications materials, including press releases, blog posts and social media content for the Nation;
- schedule and promote media events as required;
- prepare and edit communication materials to promote and publicize WDFN policies, events, etc.;
- promote communications and marketing materials through appropriate social channels;
- attend committee meetings as required or requested;
- coordinate the release of the WDN Community Newsletter;
- ensure that all communications and marketing material align with WDN standards;
- work with WDN employees and leadership to support successful and positive communication standards;
- maintain digital media archives including photos and videos;
- coordinate with WDN IT Lead on Information Technologies needs and systems;
- work with communications team members to conceptualize and implement communications strategies and campaigns;
- respond to media inquiries and perform media outreach to achieve brand placement in publications;
- track WDFN media and legal coverage and report to senior management on a regular basis;
- track analytics and create reports detailing successes and failures of communications campaigns;
- develop escalation protocols for managing communication crises, should they arise; and,
- other duties as assigned by the Director.

**Salary**: $43,569.26-$81,772.10 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site childcare
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Whitecap, SK: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- public relations: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-11-20
Expected start date: 2023-12-04