Communications Officer

**EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY**

The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq
- Communications Officer_

**About CMM**

The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq (The CMM) is a Tribal Council representing eight Mi’kmaq communities of mainland Nova Scotia. Our mission is to proactively promote and assist Mi’kmaq communities’ initiatives towards self
- determination and enhancement of community. The CMM is located in the Millbrook Mi’kmaw Community in Nova

**Position Overview**

Under the direction of the Director of Finance & Administration, and reporting to the Communications Manager, the Communications Officers will be responsible for providing effective communications within the CMM, Advisory Committees, leadership, and external partners. The Officer is responsible for developing communication materials relative to department programs and projects, documenting communities’ activities, workshops, and events, increasing awareness of capacity development opportunities within Mi’kmaw Communities, preparing content, picture and graphics for news articles, social media sites, etc. and the facilitation of media relations and/or inquiries.

**Overview of Responsibilities**:

- Develop and implement communications strategies for Department programming and activities.
- Prepare briefing notes for the Senior Director relative to Departmental programming and activities.
- Provide effective communications with The CMM partners regarding Department projects and activities.
- Attend and participate community workshops, career fairs, and other stakeholder events to promote the Department to Member Communities and the public.
- Prepare content, pictures, presentations, graphics, etc., for communication purposes such as newsletters, releases, articles, social media, and other communications material, and assist the Department and staff with these materials as required.
- Development of promotional items, and maintaining an inventory of promotional items for distribution at schools, community events, workshops, etc.
- Establish and maintain service delivery with Eastern Woodland Publishing (EWPC) of print materials and graphic design.
- Support the Department’s participation at community events to document and take footage of community practices.
- Update and maintain content for Department programs’ web pages and social media sites.
- Monitor and evaluate the operations of overall communications within the Department.

**Position Requirements**:

- Post-Secondary diploma or certification in a public relation, communications, education, or related field.
- Minimum of two-years’ experience in the communications or public relations field.
- Strong work ethic and ability to work in an environment requiring discretion and confidentiality.
- Relevant social media and general media training.
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook etc.).
- Ability to be adaptable, flexible, and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel within Nova Scotia as required.
- Experience working in or with First Nation communities an asset.
- Canadian Public Relations Society Membership would be an asset, but not required.

**Why work with us?**

The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq (The CMM) is well known throughout Canada as a professional organization that is committed to providing a pleasant and healthy working environment for all its employees. As an organization, we understand that a great work/life balance is essential to success. As a full-time employee you can expect:

- An atmosphere that is both professional and family oriented.
- Enrollment in the organization’s benefits packages on your first day of employment with no waiting period, which includes Health & Dental, and Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
- Generous amounts of paid time off (Paid Statutory Holidays plus St. Anne’s Day and Aboriginal Day,

Summer Shutdown (2 weeks), Christmas Shutdown (roughly 2 weeks), plus 1 week of discretionary vacation time (up to 2 weeks with 10 years of service).
- Social Committee, Staff Days, Staff Knowledge Days, etc.

**Salary/Employment Term**:$45,000 to $55,000 per year. This is a Permanent Position (pending successful one
- year probationary contract).

**Application Deadline: Open until Filled**

Submit **Cover Letter **and **Resume **to:
**Human Resources**
- We are an equal opportunity employer; however, qualified Aboriginal applicants will be given priority in accordance with the_
- Aboriginal Employment Preference Policy of the Canadian Human Rights Commission. _**Only those applicants who provide up

**Salary**: $45,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flextime
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision c