Senior Communications Advisor

Position Overview

This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only. Reporting to the Manager, Communications (Manager), the Senior Communications Advisor (Advisor) is the Department’s in-house communications expert. They provide strategic and informed expertise and advice on topics that relate to or impact the Department’s communications activities. The Advisor helps manage the Department’s messaging and profile/image to internal and external audiences by ensuring communications align with best practice and legislated requirements.

The incumbent will ensure that all matters actioned by the Communications Division are consistent with departmental philosophies, values, and beliefs. They will ensure adherence to legislation such as the Education Act, Inuit Language Protection Act, Official Languages Act, and meet policy, directive, and standard requirements. The Advisor supports the department in applying its Project Management Process Administrative Directive, participates in relevant committees, and ensures services and supports reflect Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit principles.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a recognized bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Business or Public Administration/Relations, Advertising/Marketing, Creative Writing, plus three years of progressive experience in internal and external communications, public relations, and program delivery/management. Experience in a northern environment, government setting, and a master’s degree are considered assets. Fluency in multiple official languages of Nunavut (Inuktut, English, French) and knowledge of Inuit communities and culture are also considered assets.

• Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization must accompany your application to be considered.
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check.
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Applicants with foreign post-secondary credentials must have them assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in rejection of their application.