Specialist, Communications

Job Description:

Job posting closes: November 10, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. (Yukon Standard Time)

An Eligibility List may be established from this competition – the duration of the eligibility list may be up to 12 months. The eligibility list may be used to fill futurepermanent full-time, permanent part-time, temporary full-time, temporary part-time, term or casualvacancies within the same department and classification based on the organizational needs by going to the next highest ranked candidate until the eligibility list expires.

The City wishes to thank all applicants for their interest but only those candidates selected to advance in the recruitment will be contacted. Note that only those candidates eligible to legally work in Canada will be considered.

Communications Specialist

Job Code:181
Department: Strategic Communications & Customer Service

Job Summary:

The incumbent provides a wide range of Communications activities to management and staff. Analyze, develop and implement communication and promotion strategies, information programs, advertising needs and maintain social media and websites.

Duties and Responsibilities:

This description contains elements necessary for identification and evaluation of the job. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Job Requirements:

Working Conditions:

Majority of the work is performed under normal office conditions with frequent site visits at various facilities. Frequent evening and weekend work.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Degree in Communications, Visual Arts, Graphic Design or equivalent.
• Minimum five years progressive, related experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of communications, customer service, graphic design, photography and/or marketing and promotions.
• Excellent organizational skills, prioritizing and ability to multitask with minimal supervision.
• Proven written and oral communication skills to develop and communication materials.
• Ability to foster and maintain effective relationships among managers and staff.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Examples of Equipment to Operate:

General office equipment including computer skills to operate software programs related to work processing, spreadsheet, electronic mail, etc.

Other Details:

Job seekers are required to create an online profile and submit their application electronically through the City’s online Applicant system via www.whitehorse.ca/careers. Instructions on applications are provided at https://www.whitehorse.ca/our-government/employment/how-to-apply/. If you have any further questions regarding this posting, please contact the recruiter at HR@whitehorse.ca.

To apply for this position, you are required to submit your resume.

Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the recruiting process.

At the time this posting closes, candidates must have valid and current licenses/certifications/education that match the position requirements. Candidates who are selected to continue with the recruiting process will be required to provide proof of qualifications during their interview.