Title: Multi-Media Specialist Department: Health  Community: Iqaluit    Requisition Number: 819 Type of Employment: Indeterminate Salary range: $100,462 to $114,031 per year, 37.5 hours/week Northern Allowance: $16,328 per year Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is not Available Union Status: Nunavut Employees Union Closing date: July 17, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. eastern time

This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.

Reporting to the Manager of Communications, the Multi-Media Specialist (Specialist) develops social marketing initiatives based on departmental priorities for the territory and provides a full range of communications functions and services. The Specialist assists in managing health related creative contracts related, but not limited to social marketing initiates, mass media campaigns, resource development, graphic design, and social media messaging. 

The primary responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Ensuring Health’s websites and file databases are up-to-date and maintained to ensure efficient internal communication processes;
• Developing, implementing and evaluating communications strategies and plans ensuring their consistency with corporate and program goals and priorities;
• Maintaining departmental websites and databases;
• Writing, editing or reviewing speeches for Minister, Deputy Minister and others;
• Coordinating and planning communications for special events such as photo opportunities, banquettes, campaign launches, etc…
• In collaboration with other departments, create a social media posting calendar for the department that promotes Health’s programming and initiatives;
• Preparing and submitting translation requests on behalf of the department staff for all four of Nunavut’s official languages: Inuktitut, Inuinnaqtun, French and English. 

The knowledge, skills and abilities for this position are usually acquired through a recognized diploma in multi-media design and production, communications, marketing, advertising or related along with two (2) years’ experience in a communications environment preferably in multi-media, news media, advertising, marketing, or public relations.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets.    

Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies. 

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered. 
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check. 
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution.  Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application. 

The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations.  As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance - one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement.

Department of Health The Department of Health (HEA) is responsible for health services and social programming in Nunavut. Staff at HEA work to improve the health and well-being of Nunavummiut by addressing the differing needs of each community through culturally appropriate programs and services.