Communications Manager

The Opportunity:

The Ministry is looking for an experienced, highly motivated and skilled communicator to join our Communications Branch as Manager of Communications.

The Manager will lead a busy team, providing comprehensive strategic communication services to drive public awareness of the Ministry’s programs. The team is responsible for communicating the great work done by the Ministry – with a portfolio that includes arts and culture, heritage, sport, French language, our Provincial Parks, the Status of Women Office, and the Royal Saskatchewan Museum.

This position will also lead internal communications for the ministry, driving both strategy and implementation to engage and inform staff.

• Lead, mentor, and support a busy team of communication professionals to deliver a full range of internal and external communication services.
• Manage media relations to drive earned media and provide information to the public on ministry services.
• Develop effective communications strategies to promote Ministry programs and services.
• Use proactive storytelling to highlight our commitment to health, wellness, safe communities, and environmental stewardship.
• Prepare and/or review a variety of communications products, including news releases, speaking notes, key messages, media responses, and media events.
• Lead internal communications, which includes responsibility for the intranet, town halls, staff events, culture and engagement, and executive communications.
• Ensure brand storytelling and visual identity are cohesive and in alignment with corporate requirements across physical and digital environments

Job Capabilities:

In this leadership and supervisory role, we are seeking someone who:

• Holds themselves and others accountable for delivering on work expectations.
• Demonstrates innovation and supports their team to identify, iterate, and implement new solutions.
• Brings people together in a collaborative manner and builds relationships that deliver desired outcomes.
• Is inclusive, promotes, supports, and enables belonging, encourages diversity, and values all contributions.
• Is adaptable, anticipates the impact of change, models agility, and supports their team through ambiguity.
• Is outcomes-focused, enables their team to meet or exceed established goals, and balances longer term objectives with tactical execution.

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

• A strong writer and editor, able to craft clear, compelling messages and stories for a variety of products and platforms.
• Comfortable working with media and managing sensitive issues, providing strategic communications advice to Ministry officials, and preparing responses as needed.
• Creative, with experience developing and implementing engaging events.
• Highly organized and at their best in a busy environment, able to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously while supporting staff and meeting deadlines.
• Well versed in communications and marketing theory and techniques with proven ability to transform that knowledge into impressive strategies and tactics.
• Experienced with strategic communications planning and developing proactive strategies that support organizational priorities.
• Able to travel within the province, including overnight, and holds a valid driver’s licence.

Job Skills:

• Communication (Level C)
• Critical Thinking (Level C)
• Digital Skills (Level C)
• Interacting with Others (Level C)
• Navigating Ambiguity (Level C)
• Managing Self (Level C)
• Health, Safety and Wellness (Level C)
• Data Literacy (Level C)
• Influence (Level C)
• Political and Organizational Awareness (Level C)
• Managing Organizational Resources (Level B)
• Managing Talent (Level B)

Learn more about the Government of Saskatchewan’s Capabilities and Skills Framework here.

What We Offer:

• Dynamic and challenging work
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension
• Vacation, scheduled days off, and other types of leave
• Inclusive work environments
• Career growth, development, and advancement opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements

Our Commitment to Excellence:

The Government of Saskatchewan upholds deep-rooted values of Respect and Integrity, Serving Citizens, Excellence and Innovation, and Acting as One Team.