Communications Coordinator
IW2 Information Writer 2
Regular/full-time 
Manitoba Finance
Manitoba Securities Commission
Winnipeg MB
Advertisement Number: 27091
Salary(s):  IW2 $52,068.00 - $62,470.00 per year
Closing Date: April 22, 2013
The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).
Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to .
Some evening and weekend work required. Must be able to travel in Manitoba and Canada.

Introduction

The Manitoba Securities Commission (a division of the Manitoba Financial Services Agency)  has an immediate opening for the position of Communications Coordinator that reports to the Manager of Education and Communications.

 

 

Conditions of Employment:
  • Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Qualifications:

The following criteria are considered essential:

  • Demonstrated experience using social and mainstream media.
  • Demonstrated sound computer skills using Adobe inDesign, Microsoft Office and WordPress applications.
  • Demonstrated design experience including material development (written or electronic), i.e., brochures, reports, website design, and intranet development.
  • Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
  • Presentation skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently.

The following criteria are considered desired:

  • Knowledge of the securities regulatory environment (framework).
  • Previous committee experience such as acting as a committee participant or project lead on committee projects.
  • Experience organizing and facilitating trade shows and presentations.
Duties:
  • Prepares Commission press releases and distributes media outlets and responds to media requests, plans, writes and disseminates information on Commission matters using appropriate social media vehicles. 
  • Plans, writes and supervises the printing of brochures and Commission projects such as public education programs and plans and writes the content for the corporate websites for Securities, Real Estate and Financial Institutions Regulation Branch (FIRB) as well as Commission stand-alone websites.
  • Incorporates design elements into materials that are developed for Securities, Real Estate and FIRB.
  • Participates on various committees.
  • Participates in development of Communications and Education Strategic Plan.
  • Organizes and attends various trade shows, meetings, and industry events.
  • May be required to deliver public presentations.
  • Plans, writes and posts internal communications for staff.
  • Administrative and other duties as assigned.
     
Apply Now:
Advertisement # 27091
600-330 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB, R3C 0C4
Phone:  204-948-4160
Fax: 204-948-2193
Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca
Phone:  204-945-8615.
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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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