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Communications Strategist

Job ID
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Job Information

Positions Available

1

Closing Date

31 Jan 2024

Type

Permanent Full-Time

Location

Edmonton AB

Remote Option

None

Department

Corporate Communications

School

Marketing & Communications

Campus

Main Campus

Summary

Detailed Job Description

In order to ensure your application is received by
NAIT for thorough review and consideration, please apply directly through our
Careers site at  www.nait.ca/careers

 

NAIT
is looking for a strategic, dynamic, innovative, and creative thinker with a
passion for developing and implementing successful communications strategies
and plans, crafting compelling content to advance NAIT business goals, objectives,
and key results.

Reporting
to the Manager, Communications, this role will be a great choice for someone who
is a strong advisor, thoughtful decision-maker, and cultivator of positive relationships.
This role will integrate as part of the operating teams they support and are encouraged
to become a subject matter expert. They work with their clients to continually
seek opportunities to help achieve business outcomes while advancing and
protecting the NAIT brand and reputation. Areas of focus will include
stakeholder engagement, issues management, crisis communications, government
relations and media relations.

Our
successful candidate will be a confident self-starter with a have a high degree
of professionalism to help develop strong relationships and influence decisions
with colleagues and clients.

In
this role you’ll also use your creative skills to develop content and make it
shine for a variety of internal and external channels. The Communication Strategist
is responsible for project intake from their client area(s) into the department
and works with other Marketing and Communications team members to plan
resources effectively for the projects they are leading and measure efforts to
ensure effective and valued communications support is provided.

 

Key
Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic communication management to clients
  and gain in-depth understanding of their needs and align with NAIT priorities.
• Exceptional ability to cultivate relationships
  and engage as a collaborative partner with key internal stakeholders and senior
  leaders.
• Create and develop strategic communications
  plans.
• Manage projects effectively and efficiently within
  the Marketing and Communications team on behalf of the client which may also
  include participating in the execution of project activities.
• Develop content for a variety of communications
  channels.

 

Skills
& Abilities:

• Knowledge of communications theory, practices, and
  techniques.
• Strong, versatile writing and editing skills.
• Ability to analyze relevant data and analytics to
  inform insights and make sense of a high quantity of complex information.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with
  clients and colleagues.
• Manages communication strategy timelines and budgets.
• Measures and reports on their work to demonstrate
  effectiveness, and instill a culture of collaboration, feedback, and continuous
  improvement.
• Knowledge of digital marketing and social media best
  practices
• Superior organization, project management and client
  management skills.
• Ability to engage in continuous learning.

 

Qualifications:

• Degree or Diploma in Public Relations or
  Communications
• Minimum 3 years of related experience.
• Equivalent combinations of related education and
  experience may be considered.

 

Remuneration: $79,795.82
– $105,715.48, plus a comprehensive benefits package.                          

Please submit a resume and cover letter
to be considered for this opportunity.

 

About
NAIT

At
NAIT, people matter.

We’re
proud to have been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers  for 12
consecutive years. Developing an engaging, supportive, and rewarding work
culture is something we take seriously. We know that people are our biggest
asset – they are what makes NAIT a great place to work.   

At
NAIT, you are part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of
students, staff and industry clients and partners. The NAIT culture reflects
our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and
accountability. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion  and are a
proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion  and Pride at
Work Canada.  NAIT is committed to
advancing equity and cultivating inclusion throughout the hiring process. We
especially encourage applications from Aboriginal and Indigenous people, Black
and racialized people, gender and sexually diverse (2SLGBTQIA+ and women) people,
immigrants, and people with disabilities.

 

What
we offer

We’ve
created a benefits package that focuses on health and wellness, professional
and personal growth, recognition, and work-life balance.

NAIT
is a flexible workplace and depending on the nature of your role, you may
request flexible work arrangements with respect to where and when you work,
including being on-campus full-time, working off-site, or a combination of the
two. 

Employees
also have access to excellent vacation time, paid time off between Christmas
and New Year’s, a strong recognition program, learning opportunities, 2 annual
all-staff professional development days and so much more. 

 

Health
and safety

You can find
the latest information on NAIT’s response to COVID-19 at nait.ca/covid19.

 

Additional
requirements

Applicants
with education credentials earned outside of Canada who have not had them
previously assessed should have their credentials evaluated by World Education
Services or the International Qualifications Assessment
Service  (IQAS)

www.alberta.ca/iqas-contact.aspx.

 

Accommodations

NAIT
is an inclusive employer and strives to hire a diverse workforce. If you are
contacted by us regarding a job opportunity, please don’t hesitate to contact
us if you require any accommodation during the selection process. Please
contact us via email at [email protected].

 

We
thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview
will be contacted.

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