MS2 Media Specialist 2
Term/full-time
6 months
Department of Finance
Vaccination Implementation Taskforce, Communication Services Manitoba
Winnipeg MB
Advertisement Number: 37376
Salary(s): MS2 $2,502.70 - $3,145.78 bi-weekly
Closing Date: April 13, 2021
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 Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.
An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of departments across the province are recruiting additional staff in support of our fight against COVID-19. We are seeking an experienced communications professional to fill the Strategic Planning and Communication Specialist position. The Strategic Planning and Communication Specialist works with senior departmental managers across government, central agencies, internal staff and external vendors to guide departments in providing accurate, consistent and timely information on provincial efforts to prevent and control the spread of COVID-19 in Manitoba.
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Reporting to the Director of Public Affairs, this position works with departments and internal team members to deliver direct services regarding strategic communications planning, media relations, issues or crisis management, emergency communications, creative development of marketing plans and digital communications, and news conference and event management. These strategies may range from one-time events to large-scale campaigns involving social media and various forms of paid and unpaid promotion over an extended time period involving several levels of government, the private sector and non-government organizations.
Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.
Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.
We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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