Education Communications Coordinator - Surrey, Canada - Metis Nation British Columbia

Metis Nation British Columbia

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Surrey, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

Métis Nation British Columbia:

Education Communications Coordinator:

#23-022

Ministry of Education

Position:
Permanent Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)

Location:
Hybrid/Provincial office - Station Tower th Avenue, Surrey)

Closes:
Posting will remain open until filled and will close without notice

ABOUT MÉTIS NATION BRITISH COLUMBIA:

Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) develops and enhances opportunities for our Métis communities by implementing culturally relevant social and economic programs and services.

Through teamwork, respect, dedication, accountability, integrity, and professionalism, MNBC strives to build a proud, self-governing, sustainable Nation in recognition of inherent rights for our Métis citizens, assisting in the delivery of services based on policy, process, and specified regulations.

MNBC's _KAA-WIICHIHITOYAAHK _
(We take care of each other) Initiatives offers employees a competitive total compensation package including:

comprehensive group benefit package or health-care spending account and enrollment in the Municipal Pension Plan
15 paid days per year for statutory and

- cultural days (Indigenous Peoples Day, Truth and Reconciliation Day, & Louis Riel Day)
- carpool, parking & public transit subsidies (Provincial Office only)
- educational spending account and professional development allowances to provide annual funding to continue lifelong learning and skills upgrade.
- remote workplace supports.
- internal advancement & redeployment opportunities

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a highly motivated, team-orientated individual to join our Ministry of Education team as an
Education Communications Coordinator.

Reporting to the Métis Education Manager or their delegate, the primary objective of the role is to coordinate the development and distribution of all Ministry of Education communication materials.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee Ministry of Education website content, ensuring timely updates and accurate information
Create, design, format, write, edit, and produce print and digital materials, news releases, communications, event, and projectrelated materials.
Coordinate the development of all Ministry of Education related social media posts.
Liaise with MNBC's Communications Department for branding and distribution.
Meet communication deadlines by establishing priorities and target dates for gathering information, writing, review, approval, and transmittal.
Assist with the development of program forms, surveys, templates etc.
Work with external partners and contractors on the development of culturally appropriate communication materials, graphics, and templates.
Develop communication plans and goals for the Ministry of Education communication platforms.
Maintain a communications calendar that reflects all planned communications.
Monitor analytics and create reports detailing the effectiveness of communications strategies.
Prepare, organize, and coordinate a variety of sensitive and confidential correspondence, memos, presentations, spreadsheets, and reports from internal and external sources.
Represent MNBC and the Ministry of Education at community events across the province and engage the public about MNBC programs and services, as required.
Actively participate as a critical member of the Ministry of Education team to create solutions that advance the successful, efficient, and effective delivery of MNBC's Ministry of Education initiatives

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

Degree or Diploma in Marketing, Communications, Business Management, Community Relations, or a related field.
Two (2) years of experience in communications, marketing, administration, or related experience.
A combination of relevant experience, education, and training will be considered.
Knowledge and/or awareness of the historical and contemporary contributions made by Métis people in B.C.
Previous experience working in an Indigenous Community, with strong knowledge of Métis culture and history, is considered an asset.
Knowledge or skill in graphic design, and design software is an asset.
Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, including Acrobat Professional, Photoshop, Illustrator and Publisher.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
Ability to lead, problemsolve, and utilize teambuilding skills.
Proven ability to utilize strong interpersonal skills to deal with others effectively.
Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work with mínimal supervision.
Proven ability to utilize, adapt and embrace new technologies, including Word, Excel and other database/software required by the role.

OTHER COMMENTS

Other duties may be assigned as needed to help ensure the efficient operation of MNBC.
There will be a need to attend meetings and events which may require work and travel outside of normal business hours.
Ability t