Communications Project Lead
Location: 11738 Kingsway Avenue, Edmonton, AB
Closing Date: Until Suitable Candidate Found
Position Status: Full Time (40 hrs per week), Permanent
The Otipemisiwak Métis Government is looking for a Communications Project Lead to coordinate, manage, and deliver communications projects across the Government. Reporting to the Communications Supervisor, this role serves as the key connection point between departments and the communications, digital, and creative teams, ensuring projects move smoothly from intake to completion. The Communications Project Lead will take initiative, follow through, and provide constructive and creative input that contributes to the development, execution, and maintenance of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government’s communications strategy and presence. The successful candidate must be highly organized, adaptable, and able to guide projects with confidence while juggling shifting priorities, tight timelines, and multiple stakeholders. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment who can translate ideas into actionable steps, keep teams aligned, and ensure communications materials are completed on time and to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead project planning, coordination, and deadline management for communications requests across the Government.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned departments, supporting them through project intake, scoping, and prioritization.
- Craft and execute communications strategies, plans, and tactics aligning with Otipemisiwak Métis Government goals.
- Write, edit, and publish copy for multiple platforms, including but not limited to websites, social media, radio, video, and various print products.
- Create presentations, reports, newsletters, and other communication collateral.
- Develop project schedules, track progress, and follow up with team members to ensure deliverables remain on track.
- Coordinate writers, designers, videographers, and digital team members to align messaging, content, and assets.
- Support the implementation of standardized workflows, processes, and documentation.
- Provide clear project briefs, consolidate feedback, and ensure final approvals are completed.
- Support the evaluation of project outcomes and share recommendations for improvement.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders while promoting realistic timelines and expectations.
- Present a positive and professional image of the organization when interacting with employees, clients/customers, visitors, and other external stakeholders.
- Other duties as required or assigned.
Skills and Competencies
- Knowledge of marketing and communications principles and practices.
- Familiarity with content management and communications systems (Survey Monkey, WordPress, etc.).
- Knowledge of project management tools (ClickUp, Asana, Trello, etc.) is an asset.
- Strong technical skills and knowledge of digital media.
- Superior written and oral communication skills, including professional email etiquette.
- Ability to produce professional documents, reports, and presentations with exceptional attention to detail.
- Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
- Exceptional organization and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and effectively manage and prioritize requests and deadlines.
- Ability to assess options and implications, engage different perspectives, and create strategic solutions for communications challenges.
- Flexible and adaptable to work in a diverse and fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work with and convey messages to different audiences.
- Ability to work with a very collaborative team and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
- Political sensitivity and ability to deal with confidential information.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven track record of building collaborative partnerships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
- Knowledge of Métis history, culture, and issues affecting Métis people. An in-depth understanding of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government and Métis culture is an asset.
Qualifications
- Post-secondary education in communications, marketing and journalism, public relations, or a related field.
- Minimum two (2) years of experience in project coordination, communications, or a related role.
- Experience managing creative or digital workflows considered an asset.
- Experience working in an Indigenous and/or non-profit setting is an asset.
Other Requirements
- Ability to work in office in Edmonton, Alberta.
- Ability to work a regular schedule of Monday to Friday, 8:30 – 4:30, as well as occasional evenings and weekends.
- Ability to travel between office locations and throughout Alberta, on occasion.
- Reliable transportation and a valid Class 5 driver’s license.
- Acceptable attainment of a Police Information Check.
What We Offer
- An opportunity to work for the Otipemisiwak Métis Government under its newly ratified Constitution and be an instrumental part of the largest Indigenous Government in Canada.
- An opportunity to learn about Métis culture, history, and art.
- Meaningful work in a fun and supportive work environment.
- Training and professional development opportunities.
- A comprehensive benefit package and employer contributions to the Pension Plan.
- Generous time off policies.
The Otipemisiwak Métis Government thanks all applicants for their interest. We are committed to a fully human-led recruitment process and do not use artificial intelligence to review candidate applications. We take a deliberate and thoughtful approach to selecting candidates, ensuring integrity and equity at every stage.
As a Métis government, the Otipemisiwak Métis Government is committed to the recruitment, retention, mentorship, and advancement of Métis Citizens and other Indigenous Peoples while maintaining a fair and equitable hiring practices to foster a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace, and we value the lived experiences and cultural knowledge of all candidates.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that candidates who have been selected to move forward to the next stage of the recruitment process will receive an email to complete a short online video submission. Our team receives a large volume of applications and will reach out only as applicable.
If you experience barriers to applying or require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment and selection process, please contact employment@metis.org. We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive experience.
