Community Engagement Officer

Poundmaker’s Lodge Treatment Centres is growing and expanding and as such, we have an available position for an individual who will assume responsibility as the Community Engagement Officer. The overall objective is to lead marketing and engagement efforts and effectively strengthen Poundmaker’s Lodge Treatment Centres mission, vision, values, and brand. The responsibilities will include attending community events and maintaining involvement with the community. The Community Engagement Officer will also act as a communications professional who serves as a single point of contact, sharing information between groups and on going in nation-to-nation relations.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
**Other duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to**:
1. Provide lectures in areas of community development and one’s identity.

2. Travel to remote Indigenous communities and share information about PLTC and its programs.

3. Lead or assist on development and implementation of specific engagement plans.

4. Promote PLTC through positive representation and communication of its role and services.

5. Manage and add content to the Poundmaker’s Lodge website, Facebook and Twitter accounts.

6. Coordinate event planning and implementation, including logistics, promotion, budgets, schedules, and staffing.

7. Plan and manage functional area or project budget(s) and other resource with a view on cost effectiveness.

8. Help build and maintain constructive and positive relationships between PLTC and other organizations and communities.

9. Responsible for creating and sending out Press Releases for various Poundmaker’s Lodge events.

10. Manage the ordering of promotional items/supplies for Poundmaker’s Lodge at the directive of the Executive Director.

12. Work with contractors to schedule deliveries, renovations, and other facility requirements.

13. Attending and scheduling team meetings, training initiatives and working groups.

14. The Community Engagement officer must adhere to established PLTC policies, code of professional conduct and code of ethics which holds all staff accountable for their behaviour and professionalism.

**Qualification Criteria**:

- Post-Secondary degree from a related post-secondary program. (Indigenous Methodologies, Social Work, Communications, Public Relations) a combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Have a thorough understanding of both Canadian and Indigenous history and relations.
- Experience in political lobbying, negotiation, and communication.
- Three years or more of directly related work experience engaging with both Indigenous and non-Indigenous stakeholders.
- 3-5 progressive years’ experience managing social media and digital marketing.
- Strong analytical skills, computer skills and adept to problem solving.
- Experience working with Indigenous communities and Nations.
- Having Indigenous cultural awareness and competency is a must (protocols, Tribal knowledge, and Treaty understanding).

**Knowledge and Skills Required**:

- Maintaining confidentiality is essential.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and computer literacy skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective group facilitation, presentation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Engagement training and certifications are considered an asset.

**Other**:

- Demonstration of a healthy lifestyle will be an asset.
- Knowledge of addictions and mental health concerns will be an asset.

**Salary**: $52,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Social Media: 3 years (preferred)
- Community Engagement: 3 years (preferred)
- Indigenous Stakeholder: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person