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Description

SRC has a career opportunity for a Senior External Relations Advisor to plan, execute and manage initiatives across the organization to achieve specific objectives for the External Relations (ER) team who provide leadership and oversight in the areas of Indigenous relations, communications, marketing and government relations.

Accountabilities
Lead communications and marketing plans and campaigns, from research and development through to implementation, ensuring SRCs goals and business objectives are achieved
Develop, plan and execute a broad range of ER projects. A primary focus area being on Indigenous relations programs and projects, including supporting the advancement of SRCs Indigenous Action Plan
Support community engagement and SRCs communications with both local and Indigenous communities
Coordinate with other senior team members to provide strategic and tactical support to all areas of SRC regarding Indigenous issues and opportunities; provide guidance and direction to enable understanding of Indigenous policy, processes and cultural norms
Collaborate with subject matter experts and key stakeholders to brainstorm ideas, create concepts and develop messaging
Work with the ER team, internal staff, external clients and stakeholders to identify major emerging or anticipated issues, managing and executing strategies to address those issues
Write and edit a wide variety of communications and marketing materials (e.g. blogs, speaking notes, web content, internal communications)

Qualifications
Post-secondary diploma or degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or a related field
Minimum 10 years experience working in a professional environment; relevant experience working in government or working with Indigenous communities is considered an asset
Valid drivers license  this position may require occasional travel within Saskatchewan

To view the full posting, visit www.src.sk.ca/careers.