February 11, 2025

POSTING NUMBER: 25-02-44 (Please include this number when applying)

Position: Communications Manager

Classification: Permanent Full Time

Location: Administrative Office, Headingley, MB

Salary: DOQ

Background:           

The Communications Manager is responsible for promoting and protecting the Centre’s brand and reputation through multiple communications channels and providing leadership and support to the Centre’s Management and program staff.

Responsibilities:

  • Update and implement effective communication strategies that build trust within the community we serve and create brand awareness for a diverse audience.
  • Manage and protect the Centre’s brand and consistency including developing templates for posters and pamphlets, and procurement of promotional and marketing materials.
  • Create press releases, press kits, newsletters, and related marketing materials.
  • Plan and manage social media posts, giveaways, and campaigns for all Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre social platforms.
  • Oversee and support communications and events staff and consultants.
  • Other communications and administrative tasks as required.

Qualifications:     

  • Understanding of Indigenous values and community issues.
  • Degree or diploma in Communications, Journalism, PR, or related discipline.
  • Strong working knowledge of communication principles and practices.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Communications related field.
  • Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication with strong writing and editorial abilities.
  • Must possess strong project management and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated success with social media tools.
  • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office 365, WordPress, Adobe CC, Canva, social media management and media monitoring software, and other public relation tools.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in desktop publishing, document layout and basic graphic design and layout an asset.
  • Ability to take high quality photographs and produce videos and podcasts an asset.
  • Must be able to meet tight deadlines and execute flawlessly on projects in a fast-paced, often pressured environment to see a project through to completion.
  • Current criminal record check and child abuse registry check; all employees will be subject to a prior contact check.
  • Current First Aid/ CPR and NVCI certificates. 

All letters of interest and Resumes must be received no later than 4:00p.m February 18, 2025

Attention:             Gillian Anderson Human Resource Assistant

                                350-200 Alpine Way Headingley, Manitoba R3H 0B7

                                FAX: 204-946-5042

                                Email: hr@mamawi.com

**Candidates will be asked to provide examples of their marketing/communications work. **

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  As an Indigenous employer, we encourage First Nations, Inuit and Métis applicants to self-declare when applying.  www.mamawi.com