Communications Consultant

Closure Date: September 30, 2024

Position #: 9000695

Union: Out of Scope

Bargaining Unit: OOS - Saskatchewan Cancer Agency T&C

City/Town: Regina or Saskatoon

Facility: SCA - Corporate Services

Department: Communications

Type: Full-time regular

Expected Start Date: October 8, 2024

Expected End Date: N/A

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 1 week rotation 

Salary: $35.4108 to $46.0338

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

The Communications Consultant is accountable for providing leadership and innovative communications services for the Agency. This position is also responsible for development and ongoing management of the Agency’s external website. The Communications Consultant may be expected to act in the absence of the Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor degree in Journalism/Communications or related field; or a Certificate in Public Relations; or equivalent from a recognized university/college.
• Three (3) years of relevant experience.
• IABC Accredited Business Communicator or (Strategic) Communications Management Professional (SCMP/CMP), or CPRS Accredited Public Relations (APR) professional designation, would be considered an asset.
• Experience working with and updating websites and Content Management Systems (CMS)

SKILLS:

• Knowledge of communication techniques, methods, standards, mediums, equipment and software.
• Professional writing and presentation skills
• Must possess a high degree of confidentiality, discretion and sound judgment.
• Ability to work independently and participate as a contributing member of a team to ensure goals and objectives are met.
• Ability to identify and frame key issues and messages by gathering, analyzing and integrating conflicting and sometimes incomplete information from numerous sources.
• Ability to create written, verbal and visual communication materials using a variety of hardware and software applications such as Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, PowerPoint and Illustrator.
• Proficiency in photography and videography, as well as audio and video editing, would be considered an asset.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. 
• Knowledge of culturally responsive care for First Nations and Métis people.

We offer a full range of benefits and competitive compensation. The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency offers working hours of Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.