Communications Analyst
Role Overview
Permanent, full-time position in Whitehorse, Yukon, working 75 hours bi-weekly.
Communications role in the Executive Council Office communications team.
The role supports departmental and corporate government communications.
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Position details
Permanent, full-time position in Whitehorse, Yukon, working 75 hours bi-weekly.
Communications role in the Executive Council Office communications team.
The role supports departmental and corporate government communications.
Role context and work
- Provide communications advice and service to the department and the Premier.
- Support corporate communications across government departments and release government information to the public.
- Build partnerships with departments, corporations, Executive Council Office branches, and Cabinet.
- Balance immediate priorities with long-term objectives and corporate considerations.
Candidate qualifications
- Degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or political science.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and sound judgment.
- Build trusted relationships and navigate complex issues with professionalism and discretion.
- Strategic, collaborative, adaptable, and solutions-focused approach.
Development and benefits
- In-house learning and development opportunities; funding may be available for further education.
- Comprehensive benefits plan supporting employee and family health and wellbeing.
Hiring preference
- A hiring preference applies to qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates.
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