Communications Officer
Led community communications, shared information and strengthened connection among members, staff and leadership.
Communications leader · Northern Ontario
Heidi Jobson
I shape communications that help people understand what is happening, feel informed and see themselves reflected in the stories being shared.
8+Years in First Nations communications
4Progressive communications roles
360°Print, digital, events and engagement
1Purpose: meaningful connection
About
Community-grounded strategy, clear language and creative thinking.
Since 2019, I have led and expanded communications for Teme Augama Anishinabek. My work brings together strategic planning, multi-channel communications, community engagement, team support and a strong visual sensibility.
I am known for bringing creativity, problem-solving and heart to complex projects, including emergency communications and sensitive, high-profile initiatives. As a Teme-Augama Anishnabai Kwe living on Bear Island, I approach the work with cultural awareness, accountability and a commitment to advancing Indigenous voices.
- Intuitive insight
- Creative problem-solving
- Big-picture thinking
- Strength-spotting
- Storytelling
- Lifelong learning
Communications journey
Built through service.
A communications practice shaped by community needs, growing responsibility and leadership through change.
Emergency Information Coordinator
Managed COVID-19 information spanning health and safety, programs and food security.
Team Builder & Mentor
Expanded the function into a team, mentored students, guided an assistant and helped implement a strategic plan.
Negotiations Communications Coordinator
Led sensitive settlement communications and continued to provide communications expertise and mentorship.
Expertise
Strategy with heart.
Senior-level communications judgment, grounded in hands-on delivery and strong relationships.
Strategic Communications
Plans, priorities and messaging that connect organizational purpose to everyday action.
Community Engagement
Relationship-centred communication that creates clarity, trust and meaningful participation.
Content & Visual Design
Accessible print and digital storytelling across Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress and Office 365.
Crisis & Issues
Calm coordination, careful approvals and plain-language information during uncertainty.
Leadership & Mentorship
Team-building, talent development and communications guidance that strengthens capacity.
Projects & Events
Coordinated delivery across leadership, programs, platforms, public materials and live events.
Selected work
Communications in action.
Strategy, publications and community-facing work—designed to make complex information clear, useful and connected.
*Most work shown was developed while serving as Communications Coordinator for Teme Augama Anishinabek.
Strategy snapshot
Connection through strong communication.
The plan translates research and community input into three priorities:
- Share information both waysCreate reliable opportunities for on- and off-reserve members to receive information, ask questions and give feedback.
- Strengthen culture and prideUse stories, video, language, teachings and community profiles to deepen understanding of history and culture.
- Build respectful relationshipsGive leadership, administration and community members clearer tools, expectations and channels for communication.
The implementation roadmap connects these goals to a communications toolkit, brand templates, policy, social content, leadership updates, community gatherings and measurable evaluation.
Leadership & mentorship
Building communications capacity from within.
I have supervised and mentored secondary and post-secondary students, supported a communications assistant and helped grow communications from a role into a stronger organizational function.
- Communications Committee · 2020-present
- Anishinaabemowin Sagaswe’idiwin / Language Commission · Commissioner, 2023-2026
Education & credentials
Professional Certificate in Public EngagementDavenport Institute for Public Engagement and Civic Leadership · 2025
WordPress Website Design & MaintenanceSheridan College · 2019
Photography DiplomaAlgonquin College · 2003-2005
Fine ArtsGeorgian College · 2001-2002
“I do this work because I want people to feel connected to what is happening here. I want our stories told well.”Heidi Jobson
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