Communications Officer
Job No:
35770
Location:
Slave Lake, AB
- Are you a social media guru looking to take on a challenge? This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic Communications expert to join a growing organization!
- Enjoy attractive pay, plus full benefits, including Life, Disability, Dental, Extended Healthcare, and MORE!
- Work from a beautiful area with a limitless availability of activities, and a family-based community!
About the Organization
The High Prairie School Division No.48 (HPSD) is a collaboration of schools spread throughout the High Prairie region of Alberta, and is always striving to meet its mission statement:
Through exemplary teaching, leadership, and collaborative partnerships, we prepare students to be socially responsible and to succeed locally and globally.
High Prairie School Division No. 48 provides quality education and learning opportunities to more than 3,600 students in Kindergarten to Grade-12. With over 360 staff at its 12 schools, the HPSD currently has four schools located in Slave Lake and High Prairie with additional educational facilities situated in Kinuso, Joussard, Donnelly and Falher.
To learn more about the HPSD, please visit www.hpsd48.ab.ca
About Slave Lake
The Town of Slave Lake has over 6,700 residents, and is located 2.5 hours northwest of Edmonton, at the southeastern tip of Lesser Slave Lake. Characterized by many as “The Jewel of the North,” Slave Lake is a progressive, dynamic community. Within 15 minutes you can discover Alberta’s 6th largest Provincial Park, Canada’s northernmost bird observatory, Alberta’s easternmost foothills and the most beautiful stretch of white sand beaches in Alberta!
Fishing, hiking, biking, off-roading, camping and recreational boating are enjoyed by many from April to October. In the summer months, the town plays host to Riverboat Daze, the Alberta Open Sandsculpture Championships, the Lesser Slave Lake Song Bird Festival and numerous fishing tournaments.
When the cold weather sets in, ice fishing presents anglers with an opportunity to hook a big Walleye, Northern Pike (Jackfish) or Whitefish. In Slave Lake, incredible cross-country skiing and backcountry sledding are favourite winter pastimes enjoyed by many.
The Oil & Gas and Forestry industries thrive on the richness of the area, providing a foundation for spinoff industries. A strong commercial and retail sector boasts many businesses and has attracted big box retailers which provide employment for many of the townspeople.
The friendly, inclusive community of Slave Lake will draw you to the town, its natural splendor will make you fall in love with it, and the unlimited supply of activities will compel you to call Slave Lake, “home”.
About the Opportunity
High Prairie School Division No.48 currently has an opening for an experienced Communications Officer to work from Slave Lake, Alberta.
As our next Communications Extraordinaire, your main duty will be to develop a plan to enhance communication amongst divisional staff, parents, and the public. Equally important, you will also actively promote the division.
More specifically, your responsibilities will involve:
- Updating the website and other social media like blogs, Twitter, etc.;
- Coordinating communication plans supported by the organization;
- Attending and contributing to organizational meetings, and collaborating with other key influencers to promote the organization;
- Facilitating “speakouts” with students; and
- Writing occasional newspaper articles, and connecting with radio stations to coordinate radio blitzes to speak about current events regarding the school division.
Can you explain what a #hashtag is? Do you have a completed LinkedIn profile? Do you enjoy speaking in public settings? Then this could be your next career opportunity!
If you are an enthusiastic, sociable individual with a solid grasp on technology (especially how it relates to social media), then you’d be a good fit for the role. We are searching for someone with previous experience with updating web sites, blogging, tweeting, and using other social media applications.
To apply for this highly public-facing role, you will need the leadership abilities it takes to independently bring people together with the main goal of promoting the school division in mind. You will need a driver’s license, and your own vehicle for this role.
Ideally, you have at least 2 years of experience in a similar role paired with a post secondary degree in Communications; however, if you do not have the desired experience, but show a sincere desire to promote the organization then you will still be considered.
If you think you’ve got what it takes, read on about the vast array of benefits High Prairie School Division No.48 has to offer you!
About the Benefits
In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with an attractive salary package of $55,000-$65,000 based on experience.
In addition, you can look forward to the following array of benefits:
- Full benefits, including: Life, Disability, Dental, Extended Healthcare, Health Spending Account
- Three weeks of vacation
- Company laptop and digital camera
- Employer assistance with searching for appropriate housing in Slave Lake
That’s not all! High Prairie School Division No.48 understands that professional development is important to staff retention. All employees are encouraged to partake in open conversations with management to pinpoint any opportunities that exist for professional development, and the organization will subsidize the cost of courses/training where appropriate.
Upon joining us, you will find a skilled team that is positive and supportive. Our employees enjoy the fun, children-focused environment, and you’ll appreciate being encouraged to reach for your full potential!
For a unique opportunity to bring your experience to a unique collaboration of schools in majestic Slave Lake, Alberta - Apply Now!