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Professional Occupations in Public Relations and Communications  (NOC 5124)
Yukon Territory
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This unit group includes specialists in public relations and communications who develop and implement communication and promotion strategies and information programs, publicize activities and events, and maintain media relations on behalf of businesses, governments and other organizations, and for performers, athletes, writers and other talented individuals. They are employed by consulting firms, corporations, associations, government, social agencies, museums, galleries, public interest groups, and cultural and other organizations, or they may be self-employed. Agents such as entertainment, literary and sports agents are included in this unit group.

communications officer, communications specialist, fundraising consultant, information officer, literary agent, media co-ordinator, media relations officer, museum educator, performers agent, press secretary, public affairs officer, public relations consultant, public relations officer, publicist, publicity agent.

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Specialists in public relations and communications perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Develop, implement and evaluate communications strategies and programs designed to inform clients, employees and the general public of initiatives and policies of businesses, governments and other organizations
  • Gather, research and prepare communications material for internal and external audiences
  • Conduct public opinion and attitude surveys to identify the interests and concerns of key groups served by their organization
  • Prepare or oversee preparation of reports, briefs, bibliographies, speeches, presentations, Web sites and press releases
  • Develop and organize workshops, meetings, ceremonies and other events for publicity, fundraising and information purposes
  • Prepare and deliver educational and publicity programs and informational materials to increase awareness of museums, galleries and other tourist attractions
  • Initiate and maintain contact with the media
  • Arrange interviews and news conferences
  • Act as spokesperson for an organization and answer written and oral inquiries
  • Co-ordinate special publicity events and promotions for internal and external audiences
  • Assist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters and other material
  • Represent and act as an agent for talented individuals or individuals with specific occupational expertise
  • Prepare or oversee preparation of sports, literary, performance or other contracts.

Literary agents specialize in representing specific types of authors and writers. Performance agents specialize in representing specific singers, musicians, actors or other performers. Sports agents specialize in representing specific athletes or sports teams.

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Education & Job Requirements for Professional Occupations in Public Relations and Communications in Yukon Territory

Education and job requirements can vary by region. Workers in regulated occupations require a licence to work legally. Workers in non-regulated occupations do not require a licence, but employers may have other certification requirements.

Provincial/Territorial Regulation

Table of job opportunities for your chosen occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Location Regulation
Yukon
Not regulated

This occupation does not require certification in Yukon.

Many occupations require licensing or certification to operate certain types of equipment, or to drive trucks and other vehicles. However, most of these occupations are not part of the list of regulated professions and trades.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

Provincial Training

Provincial Training Information - Yukon

Yukon College http://www.yukoncollege.yk.ca/

For more information on training options for this occupation check out the BC Educational Planner Site at http://www.educationplanner.bc.ca

Please consult EdInfo http://www.alis.gov.ab.ca/edinfo
to find training opportunities in Alberta related to this occupation.

For private training institutions, please see listings in your local telephone directory.

[ Report Publication Date: 2010-05-21 | Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

Ministries and Departments of Education

Education is the responsibility of the ten provinces and three territories. Each has its own ministry (sometimes called "department") that oversees the organization, delivery and assessment of education.

Distance Learning

Distance learning lets you study via the Internet or other methods such as cable TV or correspondence. It also opens virtual doors for students who cannot study away from home.

Visit CanLearn for a list of Canadian colleges, universities and other institutions providing thousands of courses at a distance.

[ Source: CanLearn - HRSDC ]
Please consult the Yukon Territory and Canada tabs for more useful information related to education and job requirements.