Digital Communication Coordinator Children and Family Services

Digital Communication Coordinator - Children and Family Services

Location:Avenue #200 Edmonton Alberta

Closing Date: Until Suitable Candidate Found

Position Status: Full Time (40 hrs per week) Permanent

The Otipemisiwak Métis Government is recruiting for a Digital Communications Coordinator to join the Children and Family Services department (CFS). Reporting to the Communications Manager the successful candidate will support digital communications that amplify the voice of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government and connect Métis children and families to programs services and community initiatives. This role plays a key part in promoting Children and Family Services programming including cultural events family camps and community gatherings. The successful candidate will be a creative and motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment takes initiative and follows through on projects. They will contribute thoughtful and innovative ideas collaborate with team members and partners and help ensure communications are culturally respectful engaging and accessible to Métis Citizens.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute digital communication plans aligning with organizational goals and digital trends.
• Collaborate with departments and stakeholders to achieve digital communications objectives on various projects.
• Consistently work to enhance the Children and Family Services department digital media presence.
• Maintain and update the CFS departments social media platforms.
• Uphold two-way communication with social media followers on all platforms ensuring comments and questions are responded to appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Create and manage engaging digital content that strengthens our audiences engagement.
• Create presentations reports newsletters and other communication collateral where needed.
• Monitor media and note issues trends and mentions potentially affecting the Otipemisiwak Métis Government.
• Execute communication needs at events including photography and social media as required.
• Proactively develop networks with internal and external clients to build relationships.
• Plan storyboard film and edit video content to support campaigns events and initiatives ensuring alignment with CFS messaging and brand identity.
• Collaborate with the CFS and the Communications department to achieve communications objectives on various projects.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical skills knowledge of digital media and experience with Content Management Systems (e.g. WordPress).
• Knowledge and experience with SEO keyword research and analytic tools (e.g. Google Analytics).
• Knowledge of marketing and communications principles and
• Knowledge of online marketing channels including post automation software (e.g. Hootsuite Meltwater) is considered an asset.
• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• Competency to work with and convey messages to different audiences.
• Ability to assess options and implications engage different perspectives create strategic solutions for communications challenges and seek opportunities.
• Excellent strategic thinking skills with the ability to execute tasks and develop analytical metrics.
• Ability to effectively manage and prioritize requests multi-task and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and be adaptable and flexible to changing priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with a very collaborative team improve based on feedback and provide solutions and alternatives.
• Strong sense of ethics and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality in all interactions.
• Political and cultural sensitivity.
• Knowledge of Métis history culture and issues affecting Métis people. An in-depth understanding of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government and Métis culture people and values.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in communications-related field.
• Minimum 2 years experience in a similar communications position.
• Experience with photography DSLR cameras photo editing and graphic design (e.g. Adobe Canva) is an asset.
• Work experience in professional writing journalism public relations or similar is considered an asset.

Other Requirements

• Position is based out of Edmonton Alberta.
• Ability to work a regular schedule of Monday Friday 8:30 AM 4:30 PM with occasional evenings and weekends as required.
• Travel within Alberta is required. Additional less frequent out-of-province travel may also occur with notice.
• Must have a drivers license as well as an operational vehicle.
• Acceptable attainment of a Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check and an Intervention Record Check is required

What We Offer

• An opportunity to work for the newly ratified Otipemisiwak Métis Government and be a part of the largest Indigenous Government in Canada.
• An opportunity to learn about Métis culture languages and art.
• Meaningful work in a fun and supportive work environment.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• A comprehensive benefit package and employer contributions to Pension Plan.
• Generous time off policies

Métis applicants are encouraged to apply.

The Otipemisiwak Métis Government thanks all applicants for their interest. We are committed to a fully human-led recruitment process and do not use artificial intelligence to review candidate applications. We take a deliberate and thoughtful approach to selecting candidates ensuring integrity and equity at every stage.

As a Métis government the Otipemisiwak Métis Government is committed to the recruitment retention mentorship and advancement of Métis Citizens and other Indigenous Peoples while maintaining a fair and equitable hiring practices to foster a diverse inclusive and equitable workplace and we value the lived experiences and cultural knowledge of all candidates.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that candidates who have been selected to move forward to the next stage of the recruitment process will receive an email to complete a short online video submission. Our team receives a large volume of applications and will reach out only as applicable.

If you experience barriers to applying or require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment and selection process please contact We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive experience.

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