Location: NWT
Employer: NWT Association of Communities
Closing Date: January 29, 2010
The position of Communication and Policy Coordinator is a key one within the NWTAC. A particularly important function of this position is drafting and coordinating the NWTAC’s response and approaches to supporting Community Government initiatives as they relate to Territorial and Federal Programs & Services
Qualifications:
•Post-secondary education in Communications, Journalism, Political Science or equivalent.
•3 to 5 years professional experience in communications and policy research and analysis.
•Excellent spoken and written English: general ability to clearly and concisely express ideas and concepts in written and oral form; specific skills in writing press releases and articles/stories for traditional and electronic media.
•The ability to produce analytical and well-presented, correspondence, reports, written speeches and publications.
•Understanding of website maintenance
•Good interpersonal skills: the ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels, with a sound knowledge and awareness of cultural and language challenges in the north
•Knowledge of policy development, government decision-making and approval processes.
•Sound analytical and problem-solving skills to conduct research and identify impacts.
This full-time position is based in Yellowknife. Competitive salary and benefits offered. Detailed job description is available by contacting the NWTAC office at yvette@nwtac.com
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Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. Jan. 29, 2010. Candidates should mail, fax, e-mail or drop off their resumé in confidence to:
Chief Executive Officer
#200, 5105 - 50th Street
Yellowknife, NT, X1A 1S1
yvette@nwtac.com
or fax: 867-837-3042