If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow your career, build your strategic communications expertise and help us take our integrated digital, social and traditional communications to the next level, look no further. The Ministry of Agriculture’s Communications Branch is hiring!
Agriculture is a major contributor to the Saskatchewan economy. In 2024, Saskatchewan's agriculture and food exports totalled $18.5 billion, and the province is the world’s largest exporter of canola seed, lentils, dried peas and durum wheat. Our busy branch helps educate local and international audiences on why to buy Saskatchewan agrifood products, informs producers about the Ministry’s programs, services and events, and educates the general public about the province’s agriculture sector.
In this position, you will work with a portfolio of branch clients to develop, implement and evaluate communications strategies and tactics that support the ministry's strategic goals. You will also manage the ministry's social channels, including collaborating on the annual plan, compiling monthly calendars and coaching our ministry-wide team of social contributors. You will serve as a backup for media relations and web content management.
Core competencies include:
- Verbally, in writing and visually communicate information to a variety of audiences;
- Research, write and edit a variety of communications materials, including communications strategies, news releases, speeches and publications;
- Develop content for Saskatchewan.ca and the Ministry’s social media channels;
- Manage the ministry's social channels;
- Post content using website and social content management systems;
- Organize and prioritize a high volume of projects with competing deadlines to consistently produce high-quality work; and
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with ministry staff, clients and stakeholders.
The successful candidate will be proactive, organized, diplomatic and flexible in order to respond quickly and positively in a busy work environment. Familiarity with the agricultural industry is an asset, as is experience in the Adobe Design Suite and at least one social media content management system.
Typically, the knowledge for this position would be obtained through a post-secondary education in Journalism, Communications, Digital Communications, Marketing, Public Relations (or a related field), as well as related experience. Experience in media relations is an asset.
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