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Senior Communications Officer and Official Languages Coordinator Jobs in Yellowknife, Canada at Government of Northwest Territories

The Senior Communications Officer and Official Languages Coordinator is located in Yellowknife and reports to the Manager of Public Affairs and Communications in the Policy, Planning and Communications Division. The incumbent provides expert communications advice and direction on communications planning and activities to departmental senior management and staff. The incumbent also provides expert advice on matters related to the promotion and support of the French language, provides advice on a broad range of French language program and service issues, and administers the French Language Services budget for the Department of Infrastructure (the Department).

The Senior Communications Officer and Official Languages Coordinator has the lead role in coordinating, supporting, monitoring, and evaluating the Department’s French language services and communications in accordance with the requirements of the Official Languages Act (Act) of the Northwest Territories and regulations, and ensures full compliance with the Act. In doing so, the incumbent works closely with senior managers in the Department, the Francophone Affairs Secretariat, Language Coordinators in other departments, and with the Francophone community.

Critical

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of the Official Languages Act of the NWT, the Canada-NWT Cooperation Agreement and the GNWT’s obligations for the provision of services and communications in French.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in both French and English.
  • Expert knowledge of communications, public and media relations theories and best practices, including issues management and strategic communications planning.
  • Knowledge of the North’s socio-economic, cultural and political environment.
  • Proven ability to work independently to build and sustain strong working relationships and work collaboratively with media, stakeholders, department and ministerial staff by demonstrating an ethic of support, teamwork and service.
  • Strong project management skills to lead, plan, organize, coordinate and complete complex and concurrent projects independently or in teams within time and resource constraints while monitoring progress and evaluating results.
  • A degree in a specialized communications discipline such as journalism, or public/media relations or a similar equivalent, and three (3) years of experience in a relevant field. A relevant Diploma supplemented by four (4) years of experience in the communications field. Communications experience with an organization in the North is considered an asset.
  • A master’s degree in a specialized communications discipline such as journalism, or public/media relations or a similar equivalent, and one (1) year of experience in a relevant field.

    • Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

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    Indigenous Employment Policy

    Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

    Bilingual

    This job opening requires candidate to be fluent both orally and written in both English and French.

    Diversity and Inclusion

    The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

    Eligibility

    Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

    Equivalencies

    Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

    Job Opening Information

    Closing Date:
    April 30, 2026 – 23:59, Mountain Time

    Salary Information

    The salary range for this position is from $54.44 per hour to $65.03 per hour (approximately $106,158 – $126,809) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

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    Title: Senior Communications Officer and Official Languages Coordinator

    Company: Government of Northwest Territories

    Location: Yellowknife, Canada

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