Term Full-time (ASAP – July 4, 2026)
Salary: Level 8 – $86,953.16 – $101,722.90
Robust Benefits and Pension Package
Location: Haines Junction
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Communications Manager, this position is responsible for providing core government communication and public relations functions and services, including researching, developing, and implementing communications and engagement plans and products. The position applies knowledge of communications and public relations approaches to support CAFN goals.
The Communications Officer assists the Communications Manager with a variety of projects, events and other tasks as required.
Education and Experience:
Post-Secondary degree, diploma or certificate in journalism, communications or public relations or a related field. Experience preparing key messaging and a wide variety of communications products such as speaking notes, website and social media content, advertisements, news releases and formal correspondence. Experience working with the media. Proficiency with contemporary software such as the Microsoft Office suite, Adobe InDesign/Canva/WordPress, cloud-based web and mobile apps and website content. Incumbents who have 2-3 years education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be considered.
Conditions of Employment:
- Valid Yukon Class 5 Driver’s License
- Criminal Records Check
- Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends, as required
- Extended workdays may be required to accomplish tasks and meet workload demands during peak periods, as directed
- Mandatory confidentiality is a condition of employment for all CAFN personnel
- All Champagne and Aishihik First Nations employees are expected to conduct their duties in a harmonious and cooperative manner intended to enhance the First Nations efforts to build a strong and prosperous Government.
CAFN is an equal opportunity employer, however, qualified CAFN Citizens will be given priority and under-fills will be considered. Please self-identify in your cover letter or resume.
Please note that selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Temporary Assignments may be considered. Please ensure you have supervisor approval before applying.
An Eligibility list will be created for this position.
Job description: JD Communications Officer Oct 28, 2024
Deadline: Until Filled
Send current resume and supporting documents to:
Monique Martin – Human Resources Officer
Phone: (867) 456-6888 ext. 340