Communications Officer

Communications Officer

Summer 2024, Sault Ste Marie

Before you read this ad - learn more aboutExperience North – https://www.northernpolicy.ca/experiencenorth

Are you eligible for Canada Summer Jobs funding (see below)? If your answer is yes - Northern Policy Institute is seeking a full-time Communications Officer for a 16-week position in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. This position is ideal for those seeking to build firsthand experience in media and public relations, community engagement, and outreach. Or someone looking to expand their knowledge and understanding of Northern Ontario.

The Communications Officer will be an active member of NPI’s Communications team. Roll up your sleeves and be ready to do press releases, media relations, website design, social media communications, and impact monitoring. Communications, public relations, and marketing students may find this position especially rewarding. But anyone interested in learning how to handle the pressure of getting the message, and the timing, just right should apply.

Candidates are asked to provide a one-paragraph statement as to why they have applied for the position in this specific community. Applications that do not include this information may not be considered.

Northern Policy Institute appreciates all expressions of interest; only candidates who are to be interviewed will be contacted. The salary range for this position is $20-$23 per hour for Bachelor or College level candidates and $24-$25 per hour for Master level candidates. Placements will begin 06 May 2024 and end 23 August 2024.

An increment of $500 over and above the base salary is available for those who can fluently speak Anishinabemowin, Oji-Cree, Cree, Michif or French as well as English in a professional setting.

Deadline for applications is midnight eastern time 21 January 2024.

Please forward a cover letter, resume and references to hr@northernpolicy.ca with Summer 2024 Sault Ste. Marie, Communications in the subject line.

Experience North receives partial funding from the Canada Summer Jobs Program. Applicants should be aware of the eligibility requirements for that program. To be eligible for Canada Summer Jobs Funding, youth must: be a resident (temporarily or permanently) in the federal riding where the grant is disbursed; be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment; be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment; and, have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

Experience North is a program intended to build capacity in Northern Ontario. As such, while spots are not allocated to specific demographics, there is a hiring preference in place. When considering applications from two equally qualified candidates, NPI will give preference to First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Francophone candidates. Candidates coming from rural or remote northern communities or with a stated interest in working in northern regions in the future will also be given special preference. If any of these characteristics apply to you, we encourage you to voluntarily state this in your cover letter.

For information about the community of Sault Ste. Marie, please visit: https://www.saultstemarie.ca/

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Salary: $20.00-$23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 2G3 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 2G3: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person