POSITION:                  Graphic Design & Communications lead

DEPARTMENT:          Education      

COMPETITION #:        2025-036

LOCATION:                Moose Factory - Moosonee

TERM:                         Full-Time

CLOSING DATE:          August 4, 2025

POSITION SUMMARY

Omushkego Education is seeking a creative and culturally aware Graphic Design and Communications Lead to support our education initiatives through visual storytelling, community engagement, and meaningful communication. This role plays a key part in how we share our vision, values and successes across Omushkego communities and beyond.

REQUIREMENTS

·         Diploma, certificate or equivalent experience in graphic design, communications, media arts, or Indigenous visual storytelling

·         Proficiency with design tools (e.g. Canva, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)

·         Experience creating materials for early learners, particularly with Indigenous or community-based content, is a strong asset

·         Knowledge of or willingness to learn Cree language and incorporate syllabics and words into materials

·         Familiarity with early childhood education approaches (play-based, land-based, inclusive education)

·         Strong understanding of Indigenous visual culture, cultural protocols, and respectful design

·         Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to work alongside educators, families, and Elders

·         Experience in managing social media, digital content, and visual storytelling in a community context.

·         Experience working with First Nations communities or in education settings

·         Understanding of early years education or child development

·         Ability to speak or write in Cree, or commitment to learning

·         Photography, video editing, or animation skills

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM

Mushkegowuk Council offers a competitive compensation package, as well as a cohesive work environment and opportunities for development.

ü Health and Dental Benefits

ü Employee and Family Assistance Program

ü Matched Pension Contributions

ü Generous Vacation and Leave Entitlements

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Full vaccination against COVID-19 is mandatory for this position and operation (the Council will however adhere to its duty to accommodate those who are unable to be fully vaccinated for a reason related to a human right protected ground).

HOW TO JOIN OUR TEAM

SUBMIT RESUME AND THREE (3) RECENT WORK REFERENCES with their phone numbers and e-mail addresses, quoting Competition #2025-036 no later than 4:00 PM on August 4, 2025 to:

Human Resources Department

MUSHKEGOWUK COUNCIL

PO Box 370

Moose Factory, ON P0L 1W0                                      

Resumes can be emailed to: jobs@mushkegowuk.ca or faxed to 705-268-3282

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. If you have any accessibility or special requirements, please let us know and we will do our utmost to accommodate, in accordance with applicable legislation.