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Description

Reporting to the Director of Indigenous Governance, Law & Policy, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing communications expertise and consultative services to the member First Nations, FHQTC and TFHQ entities.  Primary role will be advising and making recommendations on internal and external communications, web site maintenance, media relations, advertising, marketing and public relations.  

The Communications Specialist will organize media events and advise on and contribute to strategies to increase community and public relations, including community affairs and engagement.

This position provides support by developing systems or processes that will aid in the integration and implementation of communication programs and policy.  Other duties will be to take on a leadership role in the development, coordination and distribution of annual reports and periodic requests for departmental and community information, including a quarterly newsletter.

The candidate should possess the following:

?    Degree in Public Administration, Communications, Journalism or a related discipline with a minimum 3 years? work experience in communications and event planning; a combination of experience, training and education will also be considered;

?    Sound knowledge of communications theories, principles, methods, practices and delivery techniques to research, design, write, proofread, produce, prepare or disseminate print and electronic communications products;

?    Knowledge and commitment to the philosophy, goals and objectives of the FHQ Tribal Council;

?    Understanding and appreciation of First Nations values and traditions;

?    Excellent oral, written, organizational and interpersonal skills;

?    Proficient communications, research and strategic planning experience.

FHQ Tribal Coucil, Box 985, Fort Qu'Appelle, SK S0G1S0