Manager communications
Government of Nunavut’s Health department based in Iqaluit, NU is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Manager communications. Government of Nunavut’s Health Department is dedicated to delivering essential healthcare services to Nunavut’s residents. It offers primary care, public health programs and mental health support. Functioning as a pivotal healthcare provider in Canada’s northernmost territory, it addresses unique challenges like remote healthcare delivery and cultural sensitivity to ensure equitable access and improved health outcomes for all residents. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
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Job Description:
Employer Name: Government of Nunavut
Department: Health
Position: Manager communications
No of Vacancies: 4
Salary: $109029.00 – $123694.00 yearly
Employment Type: Full time
Union Status: Excluded
Location: Iqaluit, NU, Canada
Shift: 37.5 Hours/Week
Reference Number: 10-508323
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the Inuktut, English and French
Education:Â Candidates should have undergraduate degree in communications, marketing, public relations and journalism
Experience: Candidates should have three years’ experience in communications planning
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should consider experience working in a northern or indigenous environment
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should typically obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities required for this job through a recognized or related field
- The candidates should have at least one (1) year of supervisory experience
- The candidates should note that the Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English, and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut
- The candidates should have fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages
- The candidates should recognize that knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are valuable
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to manage the department’s communications strategically to influence internal and external perception and understanding of the health system
- The candidates should be able to liaise with local and national media, providing media relations advice to department spokespersons, and developing department standards for communication products
- The candidates should be able to participate in the production of department publications and identify and discuss departmental communication needs, goals and priorities as a member of the Senior Management Committee
- The candidates should be able to research and analyze the current northern media and political environment to determine appropriate means of reaching the department’s target audiences
- The candidates should be able to draft news releases, health advisory advertisements, and other public communications in consultation with program managers
- The candidates should be able to assign and delegate duties and responsibilities to subordinate staff and participate in the recruitment process for subordinate staff
Benefits:
- The candidates will get an annual Northern Allowance $16008.00
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume and reference number) through the below-mentioned details.
By email
[email protected]
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