Child and Family Services of Western Manitoba is seeking a full-time permanent Communications and Public Relations Specialist to join our organization.

Applicants must have completed a two to four-year postsecondary program in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or Marketing.

The Communication and Public Relations Specialist (CPRS) will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer and will serve as the lead internal resource specialist on all communications issues and public relations. The successful candidate is responsible for managing media and public relations activities and for promoting positive public understanding and support for the Agency. This may include, but is not limited to: delivering professional presentations and speeches, designing educational material, and acting as the Agency’s website and social media specialist. The CPRS will also act as a liaison between the Agency and various local and nationwide organizations, and complete a variety of administrative tasks and documents on behalf of the Agency, including grant applications and coordinating the Agency’s Annual General Meeting and Annual Conference planning efforts. An ideal candidate should desire a career in public and staff relations and the prospect of making an impact in the Westman area for generations to come.

Position hours are generally Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm, with a 45 minute unpaid lunch break; however, some flexibility is required to attend community events and meetings.

This position is subject to a six month probationary period; upon successful completion of the probationary period, the successful applicant will be eligible to join the Agency’s comprehensive benefits and pension plans.

This position will be compensated on the TA3 salary scale, which ranges from $48,020.00 to $57,363.00 per year.

Qualifications:

• Completed two to four-year post-secondary program in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or Marketing. Relevant post-diploma or degree experience is considered a definite asset;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills – applicants must be professionally confident and comfortable delivering communications in a public setting;
• Knowledge of the Westman area and the Agency's mission, values, and family strengthening programs;
• Excellent computer skills, including the use of the Microsoft Office suite, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and creative software such as Canva, as well as adequate keyboarding skills (60 wpm);
• Self-motivated and quality-driven, with a strong ability to multi-task, take initiative, and manage multiple unrelated projects at once;
• Knowledge of public relations and/or marketing strategies;
• Ability to use any social media platform and perform basic technology troubleshooting (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, projectors, speakers, teleconferencing equipment and software, website pages, etc.)
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada and hold a valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s License;
• Successful completion of a Criminal Record check, Child Abuse Registry check, Prior Contact check and a Driver’s Abstract check will be required.

Please express your interest in this position, or in any position which may become open as a result of this competition, by way of cover letter, resume and three references by Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021 to:

Candace Kowalchuk, Human Resources Specialist

800 McTavish Avenue Brandon, MB R7A 7L4

Email: hr@cfswestern.mb.ca Website: www.cfswestern.mb.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.