Director of Communications

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

Reports to : The Corporate Secretary

Location : Kuujjuaq or Montral

Benefits : All marginal benefits available to Makivvik employees annually as outlined in the Makivvik Human Resources Policy Manual such as : Simplified Pension Plan, Vacation, Sick days, Isolation premium, Cargo allowance, Gas allowance, Travel Benefit, Housing allowance.

Responsabilities :

The Director of Communications is a senior management position responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and implementation of Makivviks internal and external communications strategies. The Director leads the communications team in promoting the organizations mission, initiatives, and priorities to beneficiaries, partners, media, and the general public. The role includes managing media relations, corporate messaging, public affairs, and brand reputation, while ensuring consistency, cultural relevance, and alignment with Makivviks values. The Director also plays a key role in supporting strategic projects, events, and communications across the organization.

• Assist the Executives in all media relation matters such as interviews, public services announcements, press releases, etc.;
• Participate in the overall and also specifics Corporation Strategies on different important subjects;
• Draft and finalize the Corporation's Communication strategies in collaboration with Communication Officer, the Corporate Editor and other elected and staff members;
• Provide training and assistance to the Communications staff;
• Assist in the preparation and revision of the corporation's press releases;
• Assist in the development of Corporate Web Site Content;
• Assist in the coordination of events, when required;
• Support and maintain the Corporation's relation with other Inuit groups from Canada and other countries;
• Field and direct media requests for the corporation;
• Facilitate the hosting and Maintenance of the Corporations website(s);
• Document and Photograph corporate events and meetings when required;
• Develop content for, and manage the corporations Social media pages;
• Be available to travel, as requested;
• Perform other related duties within the scope of the position or as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications :