Manager, Public Affairs, Marketing and Communications

The Government of Northwest Territories seeks a Manager for Public Affairs, Marketing, and Communications in Yellowknife, NT. This role involves leading the marketing and communications unit, providing strategic advice to the CEO and senior management, and supporting the economic objectives of the region. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience. This is a full-time position with a salary range of CA$121,641–CA$145,295.
Prosper NWT is a public agency of the Government of Northwest Territories (GNWT) and provides a range of programs and services to help northern businesses succeed. The organization's mandate is to support the economic objectives of the GNWT in a manner that benefits the people and the economy of the Northwest Territories.

Job Information

This position is accountable for the efficient and effective operation of Prosper NWT's marketing and communications unit within the context of relevant legislation, regulations, policies, standards, and strategic plans. The Manager provides strategic leadership to the CEO, senior management and staff on marketing and communications supporting Prosper NWT's mandate, goals and objectives, programs and services. The Manager is also responsible for providing expert marketing and communications advice to the public, including entrepreneurs, businesses, and subsidiary companies of Prosper NWT. The incumbent ensures the decisions, directions and requirements of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) are communicated throughout Prosper NWT. They also provide research, background material, strategic planning and communications support to the CEO and senior management.

Big Impact, Small Team!

Be a driving force in a small, nimble organization where your work shapes strategic direction, brings programs and initiatives to life, and delivers outcomes.

Strategic Leadership Role

Join the senior management team and contribute directly to high-level decisions in a collaborative, flat organizational structure.

Diverse, Dynamic Work

Lead a diverse range of projects across marketing, communications, strategic planning, and research with no two days being the same.

Meaningful Impact in the North

Help Northern entrepreneurs and businesses thrive. Make a real difference in the future of the NWT and its economy.

Typically attained by.

Completion of a Bachelor's level degree (such as, but not limited to: Business Administration, Public Administration, Communications, Journalism) and five years of relevant experience in the field of business, marketing, communications, or public affairs, including one year of supervisory experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

GNWT Inquiries:

Department of Finance

Government of the Northwest Territories

YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR

BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9

Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106

Fax (867) 873-0445

jobsyk@gov.nt.ca

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.