Manager, Communications
5 months ago
**Department Information**:
Housing NWT provides access to adequate, suitable and affordable housing through the provision of housing programs and services based on need.
**Job Information**:
Located in Yellowknife, the Manager, Communications (Manager) reports to the Director, Policy and Planning and oversees the development and implementation of timely and often politically sensitive corporate communications for the Housing NWT. The Manager provides leadership to senior management and staff on communications with the overall goal of development and delivering effective corporate communications for Housing NWT, and serves a leadership role in the management and execution of effective communications of the corporation.
The Manager is part of Housing NWT’s Senior Management Committee. The duties of the position have an impact on the Minister Responsible for the Housing NWT, GNWT departments, Local Housing Organizations, community governments, Indigenous governments, Indigenous organizations and individuals of Housing NWT.
The Manager directly supervises Communication Advisor positions, and supervision of an intern, summer student and other casuals may be required. The incumbent is responsible for supervising and managing their team in accordance with existing HR policy and procedures, and is accountable for the Unit’s budget in addition to managing communications - related contracts on behalf of other Housing NWT staff.
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of communications planning, public and media relations, including issues management and evaluation methods.
- Knowledge of current political, economic, social and cultural aspects of the NWT.
- Knowledge in communications strategic planning methods and principles.
- Knowledge of Management of public consultation s process
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally to a variety of audiences with varying backgrounds, knowledge and levels of education.
- Ability to provide comprehensive advise to senior management based on analysis.
- Ability to make effective oral presentations.
- Human Relations knowledge and ability to supervise, train and mentor staff effectively.
- Ability to organize, prioritize and work under pressure and with deadlines.
- Ability to work with and manage contractor relationships.
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
A degree in a specialized communications field (such as media relations, public relations, journalism, or similar equivalent) and five (5) years of relevant experience including two (2) years in a supervisory role in communications, public administration or project management within a fast-paced environment that has changing and / or competing deadlines.
**GNWT Inquiries**:
Inquiries Only:
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
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