Communications Manager

Communications Manager

Department: Executive

Status: Permanent Full Time ((Remote or Hybrid Eligible)

Wage: $50.98 to $60.81 per hour

Closing Date: Until Filled

About Selkirk First Nation

Selkirk First Nation is a self-governing Northern Tutchone First Nation located in Pelly Crossing, Yukon. Guided by its Final Agreement, Self Government Agreement, and Constitution, Selkirk First Nation is committed to strengthening governance, supporting community wellbeing, advancing economic development, preserving culture and language, and creating opportunities for future generations.

Position Summary

Selkirk First Nation is seeking an experienced Communications Manager to lead the organization's internal and external communications. Reporting to the Executive Director, this position develops and implements communication strategies, provides strategic communications advice to leadership, and ensures clear, consistent, and culturally respectful communications that support Selkirk First Nation's governance, programs, services, and community engagement.

The Communications Manager oversees digital communications, media relations, public communications, crisis and emergency communications, and organizational branding while helping keep Citizens, staff, partners, and the public informed.

Qualifications

• A diploma or degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Indigenous Governance, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience developing and implementing communication strategies and managing communications across multiple platforms.
• Excellent writing, editing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, project management, leadership, and relationship building abilities.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, websites, social media, and digital communication tools.
• Knowledge of communications best practices. Experience working with Indigenous governments or organizations is an asset.

Conditions of Employment

• RCMP Criminal Records Check satisfactory to Selkirk First Nation.
• Valid Yukon Driver's Licence or ability to travel as required.
• Oath of Confidentiality.
• Oath of Intoxicants.
• Occasional travel and evening or weekend work.
• Adherence to all Selkirk First Nation policies, including the Communications Policy, procedures, and confidentiality requirements.

For more information, please contact Morag Macpherson, Executive Director at execdir@selkirkfn.com.

To apply, email your resume to SFN Recruitment Mentor Catherine.verberg@selkirkfn.com.

Selkirk First Nation thanks all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Preference will be given to qualified Selkirk First Nation Citizens. Please note that housing is not provided.