Manager, Communications and Public Relations

Our Mission: To protect the public through the regulation of Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners

The College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS) is the largest profession-led regulatory body in Saskatchewan with nearly 15,000 members made up of Registered Nurses (RNs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs). Established in 1917 by the provincial legislature, the CRNS is accountable for public protection by ensuring registrants are competent in providing the services that society has entrusted to them. The CRNS sets high standards for nursing education, practice and registration including initial and ongoing licensure requirements, practice standards, approval of nursing programs, continuing competence requirements and competence assurance mechanisms such as complaints investigation and the discipline process.

To contribute to this tradition and advance quality, competent nursing care in Saskatchewan, the CRNS is seeking a full-time permanent

Manager, Communications and Public Relations

Reporting to the Director, Corporate Services and Communications, the Manager, Communications and Public Relations will support the execution of the CRNS's communications and public engagement strategy.

The Manager, Communications and Public Relations coordinates the planning and delivery of internal and external communications activities. This position carves out new pathways and relationships to share CRNS messaging and content among diverse audiences, through engaging the media, online communities, third party organizations, as well as existing stakeholders and key partners. Manages and improves all communications flows, within and outside of the organization, responsible for promoting a positive public image of the CRNS, handling public relations and information output, facilitating media requests and social media channels, and effectively communicating via the multiple publication outlets.

The Manager is responsible for the operations of the Communications team, including coordinating and overseeing the day-to-day activities of the communications team

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Day-to-day Communications and Public Relations team operations
• Support the CRNS social media presence
• Create, copyedit, proofread and review internal and external communications.
• Develop, create and maintain communications strategies, plans, vehicles.
• Lead all public engagement activities for the organization.
• Staff support for Committees.

Qualifications:

• An undergraduate degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Public Policy, Business Administration, or other related disciplines.
• 5+ years of experience in Communications
• 3+ years in management, building, mentoring, and coaching a team of communications specialists.
• 5+ years of experience in planning, writing, editing, and production of newsletters, press releases, annual reports, marketing literature, and other print publications and directories.
• Experience in media relations and government relations.
• Experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating complex and comprehensive communication strategies (including recent work related to social media) required.
• Excellent knowledge of different communication tools and products such as brand methodology, media relations, social media, advertising, print and graphic design.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, changing environment and anticipate future needs.
• Innovative thinker, with a track record for translating strategic thinking into action plans and output.
• Excellent judgment and problem-solving skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

CRNS offers a competitive salary and benefits. Qualified candidates are invited to apply. The position is based in Regina and some provincial travel is required. For confidential enquiries or express interest in this position, please send your resume and cover letter by January 30, 2026.

The CRNS thanks everyone for their interest. Only those invited to interview will receive a response.

To learn more about the CRNS, Mission and to find further information about this position, please visit

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $112,486.00-$150,743.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Communication skills: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Regina, SK