Communications Specialist - Jurisdiction at Carrier Sekani Family Services – Prince George, British Columbia

Career Opportunity: Communications Specialist – Jurisdiction

Location: Prince George, BC

Employment Type: Term – Ending October 2027 – Full Time (35 hours per week)

Practice Differently with Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS): CSFS is an innovative and progressive leader in Indigenous health and family services where culture is at the centre of everything we do. Since our beginnings in the late 1980’s, CSFS has grown to over 475 employees providing services to 11-member Nations. Discover what it means to practice differently, as you enjoy unique experiences, close connections with communities, as well as the natural wonders of northern BC while you work.

The Opportunity: The Communications Specialist - Jurisdiction supports the organizations internal and external communications with a focus on the Jurisdiction Framework which encompasses all CSFS services that impact the well-being of children, youth and families of the member Carrier and Sekani Nations. The Communications Specialist works with the communications team, jurisdiction teams and, other CSFS staff and leaders to implement CSFS communications strategies and to create and implement project/program specific strategies.

• Work with the communications team and the Jurisdiction committees to provide advice and action on communications strategies, including best practice in the areas of writing, editing and publishing, social media management, graphics design, internal communications and other communications modalities.
• Provide regular creative story idea ‘pitches’ for input and approval in order to contribute to change management practices as the Agency transitions towards a new service delivery model under jurisdiction.
• Develop and implement project plans related to fulfilling the jurisdiction framework in alignment with the organizational strategic vision and goals.

Visit www.practicedifferently.ca and click on ‘View Opportunities’ to view the full job description for this career opportunity.

What You Will Bring to The Role:

• Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications or related field, with
• Five years of marketing and/or communications leadership experience or an equivalent role
• Previous experience in an Indigenous, legal, child welfare, health care, government or government organization, not-for-profit or corporate environment is considered an asset.

At CSFS, we understand that knowledge and experience may come from a variety of sources and encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not align perfectly with the qualifications listed above.

The Location:

Prince George sits on the traditional lands of the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation and is the largest city in northern B.C. It is a community that includes the renowned University of Northern B.C. and the College of New Caledonia, affordable housing, complemented by an international airport. Prince George offers unparalleled access to outdoor recreation that contributes to the city's high quality of life and standards of living. The Fraser and Nechako rivers are focal points of an extensive park and trail system of more than 100 parks. Enjoy opportunities for year-round outdoor activities from camping to snowshoeing. Learn more about Prince George at https://tourismpg.com/.

What CSFS Team Members Are Saying:

• We live by our organization’s values of Responsibility, Compassion, Honesty, Integrity, Trust and Respect while caring and advocating for vulnerable people.
• Supported to pursue life long learning, professional development and recognition for your contribution.
• Recognize the value of Carrier Sekani Knowledge holders and language speakers.

Wage Range: The target hiring range for this position is $41.837 to $51.471 per hour. Candidates will typically be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the wage range. Placement within the wage range is dependent on the applicants’ role specific knowledge, skills, abilities, related experience and in consideration of factors such as market conditions and internal equity.

Please note that this is a term position ending in October 2027 and is not eligible for employee benefits.

Hurry and Apply Now! Go to www.practicedifferently.ca and click on ‘View Opportunities’ to apply. Applications will only be received and accepted through our online recruitment system.

Deadline to Apply: May 1 2026 Along with your resume, please submit a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this opportunity, what skills and experience you will bring, and how your qualifications will make you successful in this role.

In accordance with Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code and Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, preference will be given to qualified candidates with Aboriginal Ancestry.

CSFS is committed to ensuring accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources team by email at recruitment@csfs.org and we’ll collaborate with you to address your requirements.