Interim Communications Specialist

The Communications Specialist serves as the central point of contact for all communications for the Musqueam Indian Band (MIB) and reports to the Marketing & Communications Manager. This position is responsible for implementing MIB’s communications plan (as approved by Chief and Council), to ensure a strategic and coordinated approach that effectively engages and communicates with MIB members, other priority audiences, and the broader community. This is a full-time, undefined interim position to provide coverage during an employee leave. 

Roles & Responsibilities 

• Facilitate the implementation of communications and engagement strategies to ensure that MIB’s priority audiences are regularly informed and engaged and strategic objectives are met. 
• Develop and deliver a variety of communications resources designed to inform MIB members, employees, and the general public of Musqueam initiatives; develop tools and templates to support consistent communications initiatives across administration. 
• Support outreach and community engagement initiatives, establish consistent channels for regular feedback / two-way communication with and reporting on outcomes to MIB members. 
• Develop and design media, including the community newsletter to focus on the informational needs and priorities of MIB members, and create corporate content for the newsletter on an ongoing basis. 
• Conduct research, and analyze qualitative and quantitative information relating to communications and engagement strategies. 
• Direct the development and maintenance of MIB web pages.
• Update content and actively promote websites amongst priority audiences.
• Provide document control of fact sheets, newsletters, brochures, handouts, etc. 
• Other related duties as required. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• A post-secondary degree or diploma/certificate in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, web and graphic design or a related discipline, and/or a minimum 4 years applied experience in the field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of digital marketing best practices for social media, digital ads, search engine optimization, and basic website management.
• Demonstrated experience leading effective communications programs in an Indigenous context, and/or with diverse communities. 
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, demonstrated ability to present clear and concise information to diverse stakeholders, and high standards of quality and attention to detail. 
• Demonstrated cultural competency, and familiarity with Musqueam community and its cultural traditions. 
• Demonstrated proficiency in desktop publishing, document layout and basic graphic design and layout. 
• Valid BC Driver’s License. 
• Criminal Records Check. 

Working Conditions 

• The work is performed in an office environment. 
• Evenings and weekends may be required. 

Why work for Musqueam?
Our success as a leader as a First Nations Government is built on the traditional teachings of our people, the initiative and dedication of the Musqueam Indian Band.  Providing a highly engaged traditional government that is member focused.

• Competitive salary
• Training and career development
• Business casual environment
• Community fitness and gym access
• Comprehensive group benefits plan and pension plan
• Centrally located with free parking; free onsite gym and class access; close to nature trails at UBC and along the Fraser River, shops, restaurants and services.