Communications Operations Manager

1 Year Contract with Possibility of Permanency

Position Summary:

This role is crucial for maintaining the organization's reputation, engaging the community, and supporting strategic goals through effective communication practices. Working directly with the management team of the Consultation department, the Communications Operations Manager acts as an integral part of the communications process, providing leadership, direction and governance of assigned communications projects and activities related to consultation and engagement to ensure the factual and timely delivery of information to targeted audiences. Works in collaboration with the department and key AOPFN leadership to develop, establish and manage communication strategies and foster positive relationships with stakeholders and the media. Establishes relationships with key business contacts, working closely with AOPFN staff as required to define key informational metrics to have vital information reach targeted audiences within defined deadlines. Assists with managing risks associated with information gathering and release. Responsible for the supervision of assigned employees.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develop and Implement Communication Strategies

• Create comprehensive communication plans and strategies that align with the department’s goals, ensuring consistent messaging across all platforms
• Develop and implement project-specific communication protocols to ensure AOPFN’s communications expectations are clearly laid out
• Maintain and continually improve a coordinated, proactive, and effective corporate internal and external communications strategy
• Provide expert advice about communications and engagement.
• Provide recommendations on the communications strategy including content, brand, and messaging in releases, publications, website, social media, annual report, newsletters, and SharePoint to provide a coordinated, structured approach to the delivery of internal and external communications
• Effective strategic and operational management of the department’s communications channels to meet business needs.
• Support the continued development and implementation of the Algonquin Foods Program, a risk communication program, to ensure the AOPFN membership has trusted information for all projects occurring in the territory.

2. Media

• Plan and manage media liaison
• Manage media inquiries.
• Produce and manage content, develop and maintain information to be shared on AOPFN websites and social media pages and the presentation of information
• Manage AOPFN brand and reputation on behalf of the department
• Contribute to internal and external events.
• Write, edit, and distribute various content types, including press releases, newsletters, speeches, community updates, and social media posts to enhance engagement and consultation
• Build and maintain relationships with media outlets, influencers and community leaders to facilitate positive coverage and partnerships
• Organize and oversee events such as press conferences and promotional activities to boost the organization’s visibility and media coverage with respect to projects undertaken by the department

3. Project Management

• Manage assigned projects including and not limited to:
• Provide direct oversight and coordination of assigned project and activities including project cost, scope management, time management and the associated reporting, benchmarking and scheduling of the activities to meet project objectives;
• Developing agendas, maintaining meeting records and supporting community engagement;
• Provide oversight of the implementation of the assigned project working and sub working groups, includes leading weekly touch base meetings, preparation and debrief meetings, and facilitation;
• Effectively communicate project progress to working group members, employees, colleagues, and stakeholders in a timely and clear manner;
• Provide oversight of tracking assigned projects established milestones and results to ensure deliverables are met within the given timelines;
• Engaging with appropriate contractors or resources of the parties to provide technical assistance;
• Preparing, reviewing, finalizing and approving of written correspondence, interventions, motions, reports, plans, memoranda, and etc. as needed;
• Overseeing, facilitating, directing and supporting the development of community outreach and engagement;
• Obtaining bi-weekly status reports from contracted specialists or others involved in projects.

For full Job Description please email hr@pikwakanagan.ca

REQURIEMENTS:

• Post-Secondary Certification/Diploma/Degree in relevant area of study related to Communications, Public Relations or Marketing, or related field, with a minimum of two (2) year’s direct working experience in the field.
• Must demonstrate a minimum of two (2) years' experience in leadership practices, project management coordination, facilitation and budget oversight.

How to Apply

• Cover Letter
• Current Resume
• Three (3) professional/work-related references that include name, phone number and email address.

Submit to:

Human Resources Department

Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation

1657A Mishomis Inamo, Pikwakanagan, Ontario, K0J 1X0

hr@pikwakanagan.ca

Subject Line: Communications Operations Manager

Please allow for 24 hours to receive a ‘Confirmed Receipt’ of your application submission should you apply via email.

Application Procedure: Interested persons must submit a resume demonstrating that they meet the requirements outlined and the names and day contact telephone numbers of three (3) professional references.

Screening Procedure: Applicant must not be a member of the supervisor’s immediate family. The best qualified candidate will be defined and determined so as to include the following: Provided the candidate meets the basic requirements of the position and is deemed qualified following the interview process, preference will be given to:

a) the qualified indigenous person who is an Algonquin; then to,

b) the qualified indigenous person; then to,

c) the qualified non-indigenous candidate.

Interviews: Interviews will be conducted in-person or virtually by Teams Meeting. AOPFN has the right to shortlist for interview/assessment purposes of the five (5) most qualified persons and typically establishes an eligibility list.

Employee Benefits:

• Pension Plan for Perm EE
• Paid Sick Days
• 4% Vacation
• Holiday Shutdown (Conditions Apply)
• 14 Provincial and Federal Statutory Holidays
• Half days on Fridays prior to holiday Mondays (Conditions Apply)
• Health Spending Account (Dental, Vision, Prescriptions, etc.)
• Milestone Recognitions & Rewards

We are committed to achieving employment equity and developing a highly capable workforce that is representative of Canadian Society. We therefore encourage women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups to apply and declare themselves as part of one or more of the above mentioned Employment Equity Designated Groups.

AOPFN is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the recruitment representative in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Pay: From $72,800.00 per year

Benefits

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2026-05-22