Department: Executive and Indigenous Affairs
The Department of Executive and Indigenous Affairs works to provide overall management and direction to the Executive branch of the Government of the Northwest Territories. The Department is responsible for: coordinating and supporting the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of initiatives and actions in support of cross-government goals The Department is responsible for ensuring mutually respectful intergovernmental relations between the territorial government and Aboriginal, provincial, territorial and national and international governments are maintained; along with negotiating and implementing land, resources And self-government agreements that address Aboriginal rights in the Northwest Territories.
Job Information
In the role of Senior Communications Officer, you will be a part of the Cabinet Communications team within the Department of Executive & Indigenous Affairs. In this pivotal role, you will guide strategic communication initiatives and serve as a part of the communications team advising Ministers, shaping political communications, engaging with media relations and supporting issues and crisis management. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence and contribute to high-level decision-making processes directly impacting residents and stakeholders.
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by: The Senior Communications Advisor will have the theoretical knowledge typically obtained with a degree in communications, public relations, political science, public administration or a relevant field, and five to seven years of progressive communications experience. Communications experience within the GNWT, or experience in management positions, is considered an asset.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel Extension 14106
Fax
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
More Information Affirmative Action
Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Affirmative Action Policy.
Criminal Records Check
Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check.Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.
Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 25046
Closing Date: April29, 202423:59, MountainTime
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $53.80 per hour to $64.26 hoper hour (approximately $104,910 - $125,307) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.