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Communications Officer - SGEU

Posting Title: Communications Officer
Organization: Saskatchewan Government and General Employees Union (SGEU)
Location: Regina, SK
Position Details: Term (up to one year)
Compensation: Pay Band 12 ($42.61 to $50.17 per hour)

Posting Date: December 17, 2024
Closing Date: January 17, 2025, by 5:00 pm

Are you dedicated to creating impact?
Join SGEU today!

Discover how SGEU is leading advocacy that creates inclusive, just, and safe Saskatchewan workplaces.

The Saskatchewan Government and General Employees’ Union (SGEU) has a rich 100-year history as
a made-in-Saskatchewan labour partner. We are a fast-growing membership driven union that
advocates for healthy productive work environments and inclusive representation and are always
looking for great talent to add to our expanding teams!

OUR WORKPLACE
SGEU fosters a collaborative work environment rooted in excellence, providing a range of labour relations
services to over 20, 000 members across Saskatchewan. Guided by a culture of teamwork,
professionalism, and accountability, we operate on the traditional territories of Treaty 4 (Regina) and
Treaty 6 (Saskatoon and Prince Albert) and the homeland of the Métis nation. We are grateful for the
opportunity to live and work on these lands and remain committed to advancing truth and reconciliation.

WHAT YOU’LL DO
SGEU’s Communications and Education department provides a full suite of communications services
to support SGEU, its committees, bargaining units, and members of SGEU. Reporting to the Director
of Communications and Education, the Communications Officers’ work is often performed in
consultation with senior elected leaders, Labour Relations Officers, and the Training and
Development Specialist. We are searching for a positive, proactive, dynamic communications
professional to help us engage our members and build creative, evidence-based communications.

WHO YOU ARE
Candidates will have the following qualifications:
• Degree in journalism, social sciences, media and communications, arts, or humanities with a
minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the communications field. An equivalent
combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Experience developing content and/or writing articles for print and web-based publications
and advertisements.
• Significant experience designing communication products utilizing technical programs such as
Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, In Design, Illustrator.
• Communications theory, concepts, and best practices.
• Knowledge and understanding of the labour movement, the public sector, and key public
policy issues.
• Ability to effectively communicate and engage with stakeholders in a Union Environment.
• Work independently and as part of a team to plan and organize multiple projects while
meeting deadlines.
• Be proactive and forward thinking to successfully problem solve.

Candidates will have the following primary duties and the knowledge, skills, and abilities to complete them:
• Design innovative creative concepts and oversee the development of a range of
communications products tailored to targeted audiences, including interactive web-based
materials, television, radio, billboard, digital and print ads and social media.
• Research, analyze and compile information and recommendations to committees and
bargaining units to inform campaigns.
• Develop and implement campaigns and social marketing initiatives designed to influence
public opinion on a range of social, political, and economic issues. This will involve research,
analysis, long-range strategic planning, and knowledge of communications concepts.
• Write, edit, and prepare reports and publications.
• Managing media relations.
• Assist with the development of the organization's web-based communications, which
includes writing for the web, maintaining and updating the website, and developing and
implementing innovative on-line resources, such as e-petitions, videos, and social media
campaigns.
• Provide planning support for conferences and educational sessions, including development of
materials and other services.

HOURS OF WORK & TRAVEL
This role is headquartered in Regina, Saskatchewan. SGEU’s Communications Officers are designated
as field staff and work 144 hours in a four-week averaging period during SGEU’s hours of operation
8:00 am-5:00 pm. Communications Officers may be required to travel throughout Saskatchewan,
including some overnight stays.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
SGEU is committed to the full participation of diverse groups. These groups include all equity groups
recognized by the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission: Indigenous Peoples, Members of Visible
Minority Groups, Racialized Groups, Persons with Disabilities and Women in Under-Represented
Roles, as well as LGBTQ2s+ persons and Newcomers to Saskatchewan.

OUR BENEFITS
• Competitive salaries
• Earned days off
• Dental and vision care benefits
• Extended health care benefits
• $500/year, Health Spending Account
• LTD coverage

• Pension plan
(10% employer funded, 8% employee
funded)
• Continued education and professional
development

HOW TO APPLY
If this role and SGEU sounds like an exciting fit for you, we invite you to apply! Candidates must be
eligible to work in Canada. Required work permits or other authorizations which may be required are
the sole responsibility of the candidates applying. Candidates are asked to provide a cover letter and
résumé detailing specific experience as it relates to this competition to recruitment@sgeu.org.

Candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter recruitment@sgeu.org

For more information, candidates can also visit our website at www.sgeu.org

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
USW Local 9841 qualified candidates will be given first consideration.

Senior Communication Consultant, Farm Credit Canada

Worker Type: Term (Fixed Term)
Language(s) Required: English
Term Duration (in months): 18
Salary Range (plus eligible to receive a performance based incentive, applicable to position): $90,710 - $122,726

Communication strategy and project management expertise rewarded
Join a team of professional communicators and help executives and senior leaders develop and implement communication strategies that support business objectives. You’ll manage and lead projects, develop processes and standards for the unit, and implement measurement tactics.

What you’ll do:

Consult with senior leaders and internal partners on key communication strategies and plans
Provide senior-level consultation and support for tactics that target employees and customers
Deliver top-notch professional-calibre advice on communication best practices
Collaborate with colleagues to identify strategic business issues
Create and implement communication campaigns and measurements
Develop partnerships throughout the organization

What we’re looking for:

Confident communicator and strategic thinker who can balance the big-picture view with a focus on optimum plan development
Disciplined professional experienced in managing projects, creating structure and building alignment on goals and outcomes
Expert strategist able to deliver solid corporate-level messaging
Self-assured team player who seeks out opportunities to collaborate
Energetic multi-tasker with an in-depth understanding of communication principles and best practices

What you’ll need:

A bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or English and at least six years of increasingly senior experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience); general knowledge of agriculture or finance is an asset
Senior-level communication consulting experience with a focus on influencing others, building relationships and aligning diverse opinions.
Professional-calibre writing and publishing expertise

Closing Date: November 25, 2024

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