Communications Coordinator - Halifax, Canada - Engineers Nova Scotia

Engineers Nova Scotia

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Halifax, Canada

3 weeks ago

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ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS OF NOVA SCOTIA
1355 Barrington Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1Y9

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POSITION DESCRIPTION - Communications Coordinator

Engineers Nova Scotia is the regulatory body that licenses and administers 8,500 engineers and engineers-in-training engaged in the practice of engineering in Nova Scotia in accordance with the Engineering Profession Act and other published practice guidelines.

Engineers Nova Scotia serves and protects the public interest.

As part of our communication strategy, engagement and reach to our registrants and the engineering community is a high priority, this includes social media and digital communications over our five social media platforms (Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn), as well as our bi-monthly registrant e-newsletter, website content administration, and other communications administration tasks as required.

This Full-Time/Permanent position reports to the Director of Communications and Information Technology, and primary responsibilities includes Social Media and Digital Content communications and engagement using all tools available to you.

copywriting, working with staff, committees and partners in the engineering community to source content for print and social media, as well as social media administration.

Various communications administrative duties as required.

POSTION TITLE
Communications Coordinator

LOCATION
Halifax, Nova Scotia

LENGTH OF WORK TERM
This is a full time/permanent position

COMPENSATION PACKAGE
$50k-$55k/year, dependent upon experience and skill

NOTE:
Permanent employees are eligible for group benefits after 3 months

HOURS OF WORK

37.5 hours/week
Schedule as coordinated with Supervisor
Work Week: Monday to Friday with option for up to 2 days remotely/week

RECEIVE APPLICATIONS FROM

Digital Marketing/social media
Professional Photography
Public Relations/Communications
Graphic Design (for print, social media, and branding)
Journalism Studies

JOB DESCRIPTION

Skills/Key Competencies Required:

Full working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite: Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, Excel (Access knowledge an asset)
Write a variety of different content to support communications efforts, including newsletters, website copy, brochures, press releases, Profiles and biographies/profiles.
Assist communications team in developing and implementing a communications strategy designed to further organizations strategic objectives
Monitor analytics and create reports detailing the successes and failures of communications campaigns and strategies
Stay up to date on industry trends and make recommendations for adjustments to communications strategies and practices
Support for events to help keep the organizational branding and message top of mind
Assist with coordinating volunteers, support staff, vendors and more to support events
Ability to prioritize work and to adjust work effort as operational tempo demands
Experience working within a corporate/professional environment
Excellent written and verbal communications skills with a great attention to detail are critical for this position.

Desired Characteristics:

Highly motivated and capable of learning recent technologies.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
Analytical and creative thinker who is technically inclined and adept at using imagery to convey ideas
Flexible with the ability to rapidly adjust and learn new skills
Open to explore and learn about topics beyond their existing skillset as required to meet job requirements

Experience:

Social Media administration and management 3+ years (preferred)
2+ years experience in a communications or marketing role
Superior time management and organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
An analytical mind and ability to think critically
Exceptional writing and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Proven knowledge of communications and marketing ethics and best practices

Contact info:

Christine Larocque, Director of Communications and Information Technology

Selection Process:

Deadline for Applications:

June 30, 2023. We expect to contact individuals who meet our initial requirements for interviews during the first week/second week of July 2023

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
$50,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

Benefits: