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Manager, Communications Operations

Government of Northwest Territories
Published
Nov 18, 2024
Location
Yellowknife, NT
Salary
  • $124,449.00-148,668.00 per annum
Department
Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority

Description

Department Information

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut.  Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

Job Information

The Manager, Communications Operations in the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) is accountable for the development and management of efficient and effective execution of the NTHSSA's communication strategy and will implement processes, plans and initiatives that align and help achieve the strategic goals of the organization.

The Manager, Communications Operations is responsible for the delivery of internal and external communications services. This position manages the division that functionally supports the communication needs of NTHSSA managers and directors. The core function of this position is to enable the day-to-day communications that are required to operate the health and social services system, and to plan for and provide information to staff and the public so that services are operated and accessed in an efficient and effective way.

This position plays a significant role in the development and continued improvement of communication processes, best practice, standards and procedures for execution of operational communications across the NTHSSA. Initially this position will have a mandate to create an NTHSSA communication's division as well as develop and implement all NTHSSA communication policies, processes and protocols.

To be successful in this role, typically you would need a degree in a communications discipline such as communications, journalism, public/media relations, or marketing and 5 years’ experience working in a communications field, included within this 5 years’ experience is at least 2 years’ experience leading or supervising other staff or a degree in a communications discipline such as communications, journalism, public/media relations, or marketing and 5 years’ experience working in a communications field directly related to the health and social services sector. 

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:


Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR  
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

More Information

Term Position

This job opening is for a two (2) year Term.

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

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 26022         

Closing Date: November 29, 2024 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $63.82 per hour to $76.24 per hour (approximately $124,449 - $148,668) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

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