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communications specialist
Posted on April 30, 2025 by Employer details National Family and Survivors Circle Inc
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Education: Bachelor's degree. Communication, general. Communication and media studies, other. Organizational communication, general. Political communication. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Associations and non profit organizations. Tasks: Develop communication strategies. Evaluate communication strategies and programs. Implement communication strategies and programs. Oversee the preparation of public written material . Prepare bibliographies, indexes, reading lists, guides and other finding aids. Prepare written material such as reports, briefs, website content. Produce educational and publicity programs and informational materials to awaken curiosity and interest in the subject matter. Publicize activities, workshops, meetings and other events for fundraising or information purposes. Write speeches, presentations and press releases. Provide advice on procedures and requirements for government approval of development proposals. Prepare reports, research papers, educational texts or articles. Answer written and oral inquiries. Assist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters and other material. Co-ordinate special publicity events and promotions. Conduct public opinion and attitude surveys. Gather, research and prepare communications material. Initiate and maintain contact with the media. Prepare and/or deliver educational, publicity and information programs, materials and sessions. Design market research questionnaires. Develop portfolio of marketing materials. Develop marketing strategies. Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia. Supervision: Contractors. Area of work experience: Community service organization. Product development. Strategic planning. Communications and public relations. Area of specialization: Scrum. Audio/audio-visual. Interactive/new media. Project management. Communications. Brand management. Corporate social responsibility. Digital media. Strategy. Technical support. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Fast-paced environment. Attention to detail. Overtime required. Personal suitability: Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Judgement. Team player. Accurate. Dependability. Reliability. Integrity. Quick learner. Due diligence. Screening questions: Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?. Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?. Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?. What is the highest level of study you have completed?. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years. Green job: Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). Other benefits: Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer. Paid time off (volunteering or personal days). Team building opportunities. Parking available. Wellness program. Support for Indigenous people: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people. Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers . Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations . Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers . Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers .- LocationHeadingley, MB
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$85,000 to $95,000YEAR annually (To be negotiated) / 80 hours bi-weekly
- Terms of employment Term or contractFull time
- Day, Overtime
- Start date: 2025-05-28 End date: 2027-05-28
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3285767
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication, general
- Communication and media studies, other
- Organizational communication, general
- Political communication
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Green job Help - Green job - Help
The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.
Work setting
- Associations and non profit organizations
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Develop communication strategies
- Evaluate communication strategies and programs
- Implement communication strategies and programs
- Oversee the preparation of public written material
- Prepare bibliographies, indexes, reading lists, guides and other finding aids
- Prepare written material such as reports, briefs, website content
- Produce educational and publicity programs and informational materials to awaken curiosity and interest in the subject matter
- Publicize activities, workshops, meetings and other events for fundraising or information purposes
- Write speeches, presentations and press releases
- Provide advice on procedures and requirements for government approval of development proposals
- Prepare reports, research papers, educational texts or articles
- Answer written and oral inquiries
- Assist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters and other material
- Co-ordinate special publicity events and promotions
- Conduct public opinion and attitude surveys
- Gather, research and prepare communications material
- Initiate and maintain contact with the media
- Prepare and/or deliver educational, publicity and information programs, materials and sessions
- Design market research questionnaires
- Develop portfolio of marketing materials
- Develop marketing strategies
- Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
Supervision
- Contractors
Experience and specialization
Area of work experience
- Community service organization
- Product development
- Strategic planning
- Communications and public relations
Area of specialization
- Scrum
- Audio/audio-visual
- Interactive/new media
- Project management
- Communications
- Brand management
- Corporate social responsibility
- Digital media
- Strategy
- Technical support
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail
- Overtime required
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Team player
- Accurate
- Dependability
- Reliability
- Integrity
- Quick learner
- Due diligence
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available
- Wellness program
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for Indigenous people
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
- Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
- Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
- Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
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