The New Brunswick Association of Social Workers is looking for a highly motivated and energetic communications professional who can write, plan, and think fast in a fast-paced environment. This is a one-year contract to cover maternity leave and is located in Fredericton, New Brunswick; however, telework can be negotiated.

The Communications Officer plays a crucial role in planning, developing, and implementing various communications and media relations activities and initiatives supporting the NBASW mandate. Specific duties include writing communications materials, planning and arranging events, and managing media relations.

The successful candidate will possess strong writing and editing skills, familiarity with a broad range of communications tools and media, including social media, and the ability to develop and implement innovative and creative communications solutions. Candidates must have good coordination and planning skills, resulting in value-added communications services. The abilities to work independently, to be part of a professional team, and to manage multiple priorities are required.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:?Candidates should have a university degree in communications, public relations, journalism or a related field?or?a two-year college diploma in communications, public relations, journalism or a related field. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered. The candidate must be bilingual in both official languages.

Please ensure that the preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.

The successful candidate will undergo a criminal record check.

You may be required to travel across the province.

The successful candidate must possess the following behavioural competencies: Initiative, Information Seeking, Teamwork and Cooperation, Impact and Influence, Effective Interactive Communication, Client Service Orientation, and Analytical Thinking/Judgment.

The NBASW is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we promote a scent-reduced environment.

The salary scale is $ 54,631 to $ 73,913 based on education and experience.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit both a letter of application and resume by email to:

Miguel LeBlanc, Executive Director
New Brunswick Association of Social Workers

Email: [email protected]

When submitting by email, please include "Communications Officer Position" in the subject line.

Closing Date: November 22, 2024