This Job Opening is limited to employees with the GNWT/WSCC in indeterminate and term positions.

If this sounds like a good fit for you, please email your resume quoting the competition number (26-01 NT) to Careers@wscc.nt.ca

Job Title: Internal Communications Officer

Annual Salary: $96,876 - $115,733

Competition Number: 26-01 NT

Community:  Yellowknife

Closing Date: February 12, 2026 @ 11:59 PM MST

The Internal Communications Officer is responsible for developing and delivering effective internal communication strategies that engage employees, align with company values, and support organizational goals. This role ensures employees are informed, motivated, and connected by managing key communication channels, creating compelling content, and facilitating two-way communication across departments and leadership levels.

Here are a few ways you will make a difference: 

• Shape and execute a comprehensive internal communication strategy that supports organizational goals.
• Create, curate, and deliver compelling content across internal channels.
• Develop, manage, and continuously enhance the WSCC's internal communications portal to ensure it is engaging, user-friendly, and up to date.
   

What you bring to the role:

• A degree in communications, marketing or public relations or a related area, with three (3) years of directly related experience in a related field.
• Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis.

What we offer:

• The opportunity to positively impact the quality of life for workers across the NWT and Nunavut.
• A Northern Living Allowance of $3,700 (NT) or $22,996 (NU).
• Relocation assistance. 
• For staff in Iqaluit - subsidized housing may be provided.
• A superior benefits package and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan.
• Learning and development programs and funding dedicated to your career growth.
• Generous leave entitlements and a workplace culture that supports a healthy work-life balance.
• A culturally diverse workforce that embraces change and welcomes your life experience.
• Federal and territorial tax incentives such as the NWT or Nunavut personal tax credits and the Northern Residents Tax Deductions.

If this sounds like a good fit for you, please email your resume quoting the competition number above to Careers@wscc.nt.ca.

Indigenous Employment Policy: Candidates must clearly state their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.
 

Equivalencies: Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis.  For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.
 

Diversity and Inclusion: The Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.
 

Eligibility: Eligibility lists may be created from the competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

The Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission's (WSCC) vision is to eliminate workplace diseases and injuries. Our mission is to promote workplace health and safety while providing no fault insurance to employers and care for injured workers. Our values are respect, engagement, integrity, openness, cultural safety, excellence, and stewardship in the workplace.