Regional Political Communications Officer - Yellowknife, NT, Canada - About Staffing

About Staffing Yellowknife, NT, Canada

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Connecting you to Regional Political Communications Officer jobs in Yellowknife

About Staffing is an Alberta-based recruitment company that connects jobseekers to employers across Canada. Established in 1996, About Staffing is a BBB Accredited Business and a proud member of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce.

We have partnered with a Canadian union organization to support them in the recruitment process to find their next Regional Political Communications Officer.

Job ID: 42266

Job Type: Direct Hire

Category: Regional Political Communications Officer

Location: Yellowknife, Northwest Territories

Our client is looking to fill the role of Regional Political Communications Officer for their northern offices located in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.

This role will entail providing political and communications advice, assistance and support to the Regional Executive Vice President and the Regional Council.

Aside from the experience required to be effective in this role, the ideal candidate will be knowledgeable and passionate about regional economic, social, political and labour issues.

This person will be agile with the ability to write content that will be communicated both internally and externally to various regional, political and social justice organizations and groups as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The key job functions are:

Report to and support the REVP and the Regional Council with lobbying to advance positions on national and regional topics, including the development of lobbying tools and craft materials for political action and campaigns
Provide political briefings and speaking support, conduct research, provide analysis, advice and prepare reports on regional economic, social political and labour issues and their importance
Form and sustain a relationship with the regional media keeping them updated on national and regional issues and organize interviews/press conferences between regional media with the REVP and other regional spokespeople
Prepare public statements and press releases for media, and manage all social media and online platforms
Other responsibilities as assigned

Education:

Post-secondary education in communications, public relations, journalism or a related field

Qualifications:

Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle
Ability to travel throughout Northern Canada
Knowledge of regional union and social issues
Knowledge of government decision making and of the Canadian political system
Knowledge of media relations including the ability to establish a working relationship with and influence members of the media
Demonstrated commitment to regional union principles and social justice
Ability to conceptualize, design and proof a variety of communication materials

Experience:

Previous work with non-governmental organizations or government communications and union speakers
Previous work with social justice programs, law, unions and media relations
Experience working with a labour or political organization will be considered

Skills:

Strong political acumen
Passionate, purposeful and motivated
High degree of initiative, tact and good judgement
Curious and investigative by nature
Ability to be agile with writing for different audiences
Exceptional communication (written/verbal) and interpersonal skills
Flexible and adaptable in nature, able to shift priorities at any given time and manage multiple conflicting priorities
Problem solver with the ability to make informed decisions and think critically
Ability to work effectively autonomously, as well as a part of a team
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
Ability to plan and organize in order to meet deadlines

Base Salary: $110,000 – 125,000 per year

Comprehension benefits package
Relocation allowance
Eligible for a yearly isolated post allowance (IPA)

Work Hours:

Full-time hours

Remote Work:

This position is not remote and required to be on-site.

Additional Notes:

All applicants must be authorized to work in Canada to be considered for employment.

Equity. Diversity. Inclusion. At About Staffing EDI has always been a business priority and is continually upheld in our business practices. The About Staffing team would like to thank everyone who applies and will contact those potential candidates who are suitable for the position based on the employer's needs.

About Staffing recruiters are Alberta's experts in connecting candidates with Regional Political Communications Officer jobs. We focus on temporary, direct hire (permanent) and temporary-to-direct hire placements in the corporate, industrial, management and technical fields.

About Staffing's recruitment specialists believe in a human-to-human approach in hiring. We read your resume, conduct person-to-person interviews and make our matches to Regional Political Communications Officer jobs.

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Please note we are only contacting applicants who meet the employer's needs of the positions we are actively working on. We are constantly posting Regional Political Communications Officer jobs so check back with us regularly.

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Please reference Job ID: 42266 in your application.

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