EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

POSITION TITLE:                             Communications Officer

DURATION:                                     Full-time Position 35 hours per week

LOCATION:                                      Kahnawake

ANNUAL SALARY:                          According to the FNHRDCQ salary scale

POSTING PERIOD:                         From March 11th to 29th, 2019 at midnight

Main Duties:

Under the supervision of the Support Service Director of the FNHRDCQ, the Communications Officer is responsible for implementing the Global Promotional, Awareness and Communications Strategy of the FNHRDCQ by ensuring that the needs, priorities and budgets required for its implementation are clearly targeted. As such, he must ensure optimized communications and visibility of the FNHRDCQ among the various internal and external audiences and enhance and protect its corporate image by preparing press releases, success stories and by monitoring media coverage of issues specifically related to the FNHRDCQ and the First Nations. The Officer is also responsible for optimizing the promotional and communicational capacity of the FNHRDCQ by ensuring the implementation of traditional, dynamic and innovative communication tools, such as various virtual platforms and social media; and other means that will help optimize internal and external communications, protect and enhance the corporate image. The Communications Officer participate in writing and standardizing all documentations related to the organization. The incumbent collaborates in the preparation of relevant information for management committee meetings, regional meetings and other ad hoc meetings. The Communications Officer works in close collaboration with the 34 service centers in order to ensure the success of the mandate.

Requirements:

• Four (4) years of pertinent experience;
• University diploma in Arts, Literature and Communications or another relevant field; or
• College diploma with experience
• Mastery of spoken and written French and English;
• Knowledge of a First Nation language an asset;
• Knowledge of common software tools, including the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook), Internet, social media tools and others;
• The individual may have limited experience in an employment-related field but must possess excellent writing skills.

Skills Required:

• Ability to develop and implement a strategic communications plan that involves various contemporary communication tools, such as Facebook, Twitter, and other social media applications;
• Ability to demonstrate excellent writing skills in English and French, both oral and written, in order to prepare press releases, memos, articles, success stories, reports, objectives and other important documents;
• Good knowledge of methods used to conduct media monitoring and be interested in following news relating to First Nations, FNHRDCQ and AFNQL issues;
• Ability to understand complex information from various sources and to rapidly and clearly synthesize large amounts of information with the use of appropriate tools;
• Knowledge of the labour market, networks and institutions dedicated to employment, education and community development, as well as of the programs and services;
• Adequate understanding of the reality of the Aboriginal community and clientele and of Aboriginal structures and institutions;
• Creative with a good sense of design and concept to contribute to the organization’s rebranding and production of all necessary documentation;
• Awareness of promotional opportunities to increase the organization’s presence.

Only candidates who meet the requirements will be invited for an interview.

*Where skills are equal, priority will be given to Aboriginals from Quebec.

If you are interested in this position, please send your curriculum vitae, along with a letter of intent and copies of your certificates/diplomas, before Friday, March 29th, 2019 at midnight, to the attention of:

Ida LaBillois-Montour, Human Resources Counsellor

First Nations Human Resources Development Commission of Quebec By email to ilmontour@cdrhpnq.qc.ca or by fax: (450) 638-4225

The NFB is Hiring!

PRODUCER

YOUR OPPORTUNITY:

The National Film Board, Canada’s public producer and distributor of engaging, innovative and authentic audiovisual works, is looking for a Producer.

This position will immerse you in the productions and outreach activities of the NFB’s French Program Documentary Studio, which covers the Quebec region, including Nunavik. Using a variety of approaches, forms and formats, we produce auteur documentaries that address pressing issues that are relevant to Canadian society and, more specifically, Quebec society.

You’ll be part of an exciting and dynamic workplace, where a number of ambitious projects are currently underway. In addition to producing the work of emerging creators and mid-career and experienced filmmakers, you’ll be co-producing projects with established production companies, exploring issues that matter to Canadians, connecting with a diverse set of communities in Quebec, and advancing and strengthening Indigenous creators and media in Canada.

SOME DETAILS:

This is a unique opportunity for a permanent, full-time producer position. You’ll earn a salary in the range of $83,648 and $108,010 and enjoy a number of employee benefits—medical and dental insurance, a pension plan, paid leaves, and much more—in a unionized position, covered by the Syndicat général du cinéma et de la télévision (CUPE, local 4835).

You’ll work out of the NFB’s French Program Documentary Studio in Montreal, soon to be relocated downtown, and also have the chance to travel within Canada and internationally for film shoots and key festival and industry events.

You’ll contribute to the NFB’s public mandate to develop and produce documentary, animation, and interactive projects from across all regions, exploring vital issues and pushing the boundaries of non-fiction storytelling.

You’ll join a world-class, coast-to-coast team of NFB producers whose work has picked up awards at the Oscars, Webbys, CSAs, Gémeaux, etc. and been showcased at premiere international festivals, including TIFF, Sundance, Tribeca, Hot Docs, VIFF, IDFA, Berlin, Annecy and Cannes.

You’ll expand your network and cultivate relationships with accomplished, mid-career and emerging creators, as well as with industry and cultural partners.

You’ll manage a portfolio of projects and contribute and further hone your skills in the creative, administrative and technical stages of production and post-production.

You’ll collaborate with our in-house experts in a variety of fields, from business affairs to post-production, marketing and distribution, publicity and communications, education, and more.

ABOUT YOU:

You’re recognized in the field for your creative producer expertise—skills and strengths such as aesthetic sensibility, capacity for critical thinking, creativity, good judgment, and leadership. Your CV speaks to the breadth of the documentary projects you’ve overseen as a producer. You know how to analyze a project at the proposal stage and assess its artistic and social merit, its scope and cost, and its audience potential. You have strong knowledge of what it takes to guide a project, from conception through to production and completion.

You have excellent cross-cultural skills and the ability to foster strong relationships with diverse partners, communities and creators. You know what the key issues are in Quebec and Canadian society and have demonstrable skills in connecting with a broad range of communities and creators. You have first-hand knowledge of and experience with Indigenous arts today as well as issues and questions of concern to Indigenous artists in Canada and Quebec.

You have strong organizational skills, including proficiency with all standard digital office tools, and well-developed work practices. You are responsible, accountable, and able to work largely in a self-directed manner. You have excellent communications skills and a demonstrated ability to work well in teams.

You have a post-secondary degree or equivalent, matched with ten (10) years of relevant experience in the production industry and a solid portfolio of projects to show for it.

If you are interested in this position and have the qualifications above, we invite you to apply in writing, including a copy of your resumé, to rh-hr@nfb.ca, BY MARCH 24, 2019, citing competition number CM-00021254.

The NFB is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce that’s reflective of Canadian society. It promotes initiatives such as employment equity and encourages candidates to voluntarily indicate in their cover letter if they are a woman, an Indigenous person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible-minority group.

The NFB is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. Feel free to advise us of any accommodation needs.

Please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.