Communications Coordinator - Thunder Bay, Canada - Anishinabek Police Service

Description

Anishinabek Police Service

OUR VISION

• Safe and healthy Anishinabek communities._

OUR MISSION

• Anishinabek Police Service provides effective, efficient, proud, trustworthy and accountable service that ensures Anishinabek, and its residents and visitors are safe and healthy while respecting traditional cultural values and the protection of inherent rights and freedoms on our traditional territories_.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position:

Communications Coordinator - The Anishinabek Police Service requires one (1) full-time Communications Coordinator based at one of our detachments.

This position is non-union and will work Monday to Friday, 40 hours/week.


Reports to:
Chief of Police


Accountable to:
Chief of Police


Location:
Anishinabek Police Service Detachment


Desired Qualifications and Profile (_
Specific Competencies to Follow_
)

Qualifications

Cultural Specific,
Knowledge of Service Area Population Knowledge of philosophy appropriate for local Ojibway customs and culture for the APS communities with
respectfulness and sensitivity to the history and needs of Anishinabek persons.


Entry Qualifications
including Technical Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to learn very quickly in a fast-paced environment; problem solve, exercise good judgment, maintain confidentiality
• Valid Class G Driver's License
• Must be bondable, pass APS background check and provide satisfactory Criminal Record Check upon request

Education
Post-secondary education in communications, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent in education/experience.


Experience:

• Knowledge of effective use, maintenance of MS Word, Excel, Prezi, etc.
• 5 years' experience working in a First Nations environment
• Experience in First Nation Leadership/Governance capacity is an asset
• Ability to speak ojibway would be an asset

Vision and Mission:

• Demonstrates knowledge of organizational purpose why the police service exists;
• Demonstrates ability to identify how the position of the Communications Coordinator position relates to the police service vision, mission and organizational goals

Cultural Sensitivity o Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the police service's vision and mission;

• Provide effective, efficient and culturally sensitive police services;
• Participation in personal and professional development learning opportunities for effective stress management and personal wellness

Personal Growth o Actively participates in in-service and cultural and language learning opportunities; proactively pursues opportunities for self-development.


Added Skills o Interpersonal, independence and team skills; organized; able to prioritize, multi-task; meet deadlines


Key Result Areas
A. Delivers Culturally Sensitive approach in Services

• Knowledge of various cultural diversities of APS communities and especially specific to Anishinaabe communities; communicate with members of the public and all justice partners in a sensitive and respectful manger
• Demonstrate respect for Ojibwe traditions, language, customs and culture while carrying out duties
• Fluency or knowledge, and willingness to learn and use the Ojibwe language in the workplace

B. Contributes to Teamwork & Positive Working Relationships

• Maintain a positive rapport and good working relationship with personnel of the police service and other justice partners; includes but is not limited to other police agencies, courts and other Anishinabek/nonAnishinaabe partner services located in APS service areas.
• Demonstrates cooperativeness and enthusiasm when assisting others in the workplace to meet deadlines & other assignments

Major Responsibilities - Areas of Expected Competency

Competency 1:
Managing and Promoting Service Reputation


Demonstrated and evidenced by:

• Promote the success of members, programs, and campaigns
• Build and maintain a positive image of the Service
• Establish and maintain community, stakeholder, and member relationships
• Establish key messages as they relate to ongoing media requests
• Support internal and external special events
• Manage media relations, including media events, materials, and monitoring channels
• Manage and develop advertising/promotional materials
• Manage identity/brand
• Develop communication plans, strategies to support campaigns, events, and initiatives on crime prevention
• Undertakes a primary role in media and public relations during emergencies, coordinating clear, effective and timely communications, providing direction and advice on crisis communication.
• Regular attendance at Police Service Board meetings, corporate events and meetings

Crisis Communication/Public Safety

• Provide the public with accurate, timely information on emergencies and instructions concerning what they should do
• Provide the media with accurate, timely information about the emergency and response efforts
• Work with se