Website Biigtigong Nishnaabeg
BIIGTIGONG NISHNAABEG
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Job title: COMMUNICATIONS & CONSULTATION SPECIALIST
Department: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Employment status: FULL-TIME CONTRACT- 18 MONTHS
Posting Date: AUGUST 7, 2025
Closing Date: AUGUST 21, 2025 @ 12:00pm
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Director of Community Development, the Communications & Consultation Specialist provides communications and consultation support for the First Nation, assisting with the development and implementation of a Community Communications Strategy. Additionally, this position develops, analyzes and implements the communications policies and strategies for Biigtigong Nishnaabeg with a goal of enhancing communication on behalf of all departments and the First Nation.
This is a full-time position with a contract duration of 18 months. Renewal or extension is subject to organizational needs.
Key Responsibilities:
The Communications & Consultation Specialist shall:
• Provide strategic communications planning for Biigtigong Nishnaabeg
• Coordinate and manage the bi-monthly community newsletter, communicate with members, and edit submissions
• Manage the online community portal, coordinate training for staff
• Create content including posters, videos, infographics, presentations, and more for a variety of community projects, consultations, and outreach activities
• Provide centralized communications for Biigtigong Nishnaabeg members to access information and properly consult members
• Coordinate the community calendar
• Update the community website
• Design event registration & related communications
• Support the Biigtigong Language Project and other language programs and projects with website updates
• Provide the Traditional Story Collection with research, photo, and video collection
Education and Experience
• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Business Management, Communications, Public Relations or related field
• Experience in community outreach strategies and event and program coordination
• Experience in project management
Necessary Knowledge
Knowledge of Biigtigong Nishnaabeg community, history, and values
• Knowledge of social media tools and platforms
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft OneDrive
• Website management is an asset
• Knowledge of basic history and values of Biigtigong Nishnaabeg
Developed Competencies
• Teamwork; able to collaborate effectively with others, communicate openly, foster strong working relationships, and contribute to group efforts
• Communication skills; able to effectively convey information and ideas to others, both verbally and in writing
• Self-motivated; able to work both independently and as part of a team
•Adaptable; able to adjust to changing circumstances, new tasks, and unexpected challenges
• Time management; able to prioritize tasks, manage workload efficiently, and meet deadlines
• Professionalism; able to demonstrate integrity, ethics, and respect for others in all interactions and behaviors
• Resilience; able to bounce back from setbacks, manage stress, and maintain a positive outlook in challenging situations
Other conditions of employment
• Valid G Drivers license with the ability to travel when necessary and provide own transportation
Application Instructions -Online Submission:
Please submit your cover letter, resume and professional references via our online application portal. You can find the link below. Be sure to complete all required fields and attach your documents before submitting.
BambooHR Web Link: https://bn.bamboohr.com/careers/
Incomplete applications WILL NOT be considered & WILL automatically be screened out.
BIIGTIGONG NISHNAABEG
VIA HERON BAY, ONTARIO P0T 1R0 PH (807) 229-1749 FAX (807) 229-1944 HTTP://WWW.PICRIVER.COM