Communications & Engagement Officer

Halifax, NS, Canada

Job Description



Position: Full-time contract position Available: July 17, 2023 Term: July 17, 2023 - March 31, 2025 Salary & Benefits:

  • $70,000 per year
  • Eligible for a comprehensive extended health & dental plan
  • Employer RSP contribution
  • Eligible for hybrid remote work/office model
  • Wellness allowance and professional development opportunities
Scope: The Communications & Engagement Officer coordinates and advances all marketing and outreach for the Sustainable Communities Challenge Fund. This includes coordinating communication with the provincial government, creating communications materials, maintaining program support materials, and marketing the fund to eligible applicants. The position is also responsible for developing tactics to reach traditionally underrepresented groups who may benefit from accessing the fund. Training: Consists of a comprehensive job training program plus an orientation to the organization. Qualifications:
  • Ability to communicate effectively and engage with a broad range of potential applicants
  • Demonstrated ability to reach and engage various stakeholders
  • Excellent customer service, interpersonal, research, and organizational skills
  • Experience in promoting grant programs considered an asset
  • Knowledge or experience in climate change related issues considered an asset
  • Previous experience working with a government setting considered an asset
  • Self-directed, results-oriented individual with an ability to create and manage a communication and individual workplan
  • Strong sense of team effort and willingness to work with other staff
  • Willingness to incorporate feedback and lessons learned for continuous improvement
Education: Post-secondary education required, with a specialization in marketing or communications, plus three years of related experience To view the full job description, click here. To Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three professional references to: Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities
1809 Barrington Street, Suite #1304
Halifax NS B3J 3K8
Attention: Selection Committee
E-mail: employment@nsfm.ca Deadline to apply: June 23, 2023 @ 4:00 pm Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities values diversity and inclusiveness and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including Aboriginal/Indigenous persons, racially visible persons, persons with disabilities, and women. Any job applicant requiring accommodation in order to ensure equal access to employment, remuneration, promotion, and training is encouraged to make their accommodation needs known, to the extent that they are able.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2191669
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Halifax, NS, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned