Eeyou Eenou Police Force - Communications and Prevention Advisor

Core Functions:

The Communications and Prevention Advisor will be responsible for planning and delivering internal and external communications strategies designed to positively impact the EEPF image while effectively promoting the mission and vision of the department. The incumbent ensures that the dissemination of all required information within the administration is reviewed and up to date.

Functional Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute communication plans for the department, such as writing internal newsletters, press releases, advertisements, PowerPoint presentations, and annual reports.
• Plan, develop, implement and manage strategies for the social media accounts.
• Oversees the development of all EEPF communication campaigns for the services and programs, including the development and implementation of tools and promotional campaign material.
• Write and edit reports, publications and website content.
• Lead or participate in the development of special projects.
• Develop, manage and maintain a database of all communications strategies.

Interaction/Communication Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Human Resources department to organize events such as the regional career fair, policing cohort, conferences, and capacity-building opportunities on a community and regional level.
• Expand the catalogue of promotional assets, such as photos, pamphlets, posters, and success stories, including social media.
• Provide editing and proofreading support to the Senior Officers.
• Provide advice and support staff about their professional presentations or messages to the public.

Prevention Responsibilities:

• Communicate with Lieutenants, local police officers, law enforcement personnel, other community departments, government agencies, members of the public, and any other individuals to gather appropriate information.
• Supports the investigation team in developing prevention programs.
• Conduct research, gather and compile information on criminal activity and officer safety matters.
• Collect, search, compile and analyze data from data banks, and correlate new and existing information.
• Provide crime statistics, suspect information and crime patterns and trends through maps, graphs, charts, tables and visual illustrations.
• Identify the communities' regional and local problems and needs regarding crime and crime prevention.
• Generate regular crime analysis reports.

Administrative Eeyou Eenou Police Commission Responsibilities:

• Assist the Police Commission in the development of a communication strategy.
• Answer and coordinate responses to all administrative inquiries received by the Police Commission.
• Ensure the organization of Eeyou Eenou Police Commission meetings in collaboration with the Chairperson and Corporate Secretary.
• Assist the Police Commission with administrative duties and preparation of documentation.
• Prepare reports or other documentation for the Police Commissioners for distribution to local governments.

Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Graphic Design, Journalism or related field.

Experience

• Three to five years of relevant work experience.

Language

• Fluency in verbal Cree.
• Fluency in English.
• Fluency in French is an asset.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills, both listening, writing and presentation.
• Acute sense of creativity and capacity to think outside of the box.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Well-organized and ability to prioritize competing critical deadlines.
• Thorough understanding of communications media and social networks such as Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok and LinkedIn.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative.
• Proven ability to be discreet and maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

Additional Requirements

• Typical office setting where there are no unusual physical demands.
• Willingness to travel frequently.

The Cree Nation Government may, at its discretion, waive any or all of the aforementioned requirements if a suitable candidate who is a JBNQA beneficiary accepts to follow a training plan determined by the Cree Nation Government as a condition of employment.