Senior Communications Specialist

5 days ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami Full time
Job Summary

The Senior Communications Specialist - Education and Training will support Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami's (ITK) mandate of advancing the rights and interests of Inuit. This role will manage all aspects of an experiential learning program for Senior Federal Government Executives, which runs twice a year. Key responsibilities include:

  • Presenting to Senior Federal Officials
  • Traveling with the group
  • Facilitating discussions in Ottawa and while traveling
  • Leading training modules
  • Running the application and registration process
  • Coordinating logistics with the four Inuit Regions
  • Collaborating with federal government departments as required

This program operates with its own budget, and the Specialist will be responsible for budgeting for this program in collaboration with other members of the Communications department.

Key Responsibilities

**Presenting and Training**

  • Developing and presenting training materials
  • Facilitating discussions and leading conversations on Inuit priorities and realities
  • Developing and implementing an evaluation system for the training program

**Coordination**

  • Overseeing the coordination of flights, accommodations, meals, and other requirements for the program
  • Coordinating with Inuit Regions on setting up an agenda, including all logistics (community visits, meetings, feasts, land excursions, daily debriefs, etc)
  • Working with ITK staff on the planning and delivery of the program
  • Liaising with government and other partners to schedule the Ottawa training program

**Communications**

  • Writing content for ITK publications
  • Focused media interviews or creating content for ITK publications as required
  • Presentations about Inuit priorities and political structure to audiences, like Government, as required

**Administration**

  • Overseeing the application and registration process
  • Writing letters, invitations, briefing notes, and developing agendas
  • Ensuring the program is eligible and compliant under government of Canada rules, including accreditation
Qualifications
  • Knowledge of Inuit Regions, history, and political structure
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
  • Writing and content creation and basic photography
  • Flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances
  • Must have excellent oral and written communication skills (primarily in English; Inuktut and/or French an asset)
  • Well-spoken and clear communicator
Experience
  • 5 years or more working with an Inuit or Indigenous organization
  • Facilitating group discussions
Education
  • Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance is evident
Benefits

Conditional to ITK's Human Resources Policies, you may be eligible for:

  • Group Insurance
  • RRSP Contributions
  • Training Allowance
  • Health and Wellness Allowance
  • Relocation Allowance
  • Vacation – starting out at 3 weeks/year
  • Xmas break (usually between Xmas and New Year)

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest in ITK. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applicants who are enrolled under an Inuit Nunangat Land Claims Agreement will be given priority hiring. We encourage applicants to self-identify.



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