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About the role

  • Communications analyst developing research, policy content, and public materials for Canada’s Indigenous language commission. Supporting reports, campaigns, social media, and stakeholder communications.

Responsibilities

  • Research, draft, edit, and review communications content for social media, reports, publications, websites, newsletters, presentations, and other print and digital communications materials
  • Support the development of Commission reports and publications by gathering information, drafting and editing content, incorporating departmental contributions, and ensuring accuracy and consistency
  • Develop briefing notes, backgrounders, key messages, speaking points, news releases, frequently asked questions, and media responses
  • Provide project coordination support, organize content contributions, track deliverables, and follow up on outstanding information
  • Conduct research and environmental scanning on Indigenous language initiatives, emerging issues, media coverage, and relevant developments
  • Support communications plans, campaigns, announcements, and public awareness initiatives
  • Collaborate with internal departments and subject matter experts to translate complex information into accessible content
  • Contribute to social media content planning and editorial calendars
  • Support communications activities for events, engagements, report releases, and announcements
  • Monitor media coverage, public discourse, and emerging issues for opportunities, considerations, and risks
  • Ensure written materials are accurate, accessible, culturally responsive, and consistent with the Commission's mandate and communications standards

Requirements

  • Diploma or bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, Indigenous studies, public affairs, or a related field, or an acceptable combination of education, training, and relevant professional experience
  • 1-3 years of professional experience in communications, content development, research, public relations, or a related field
  • Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills
  • Strong research and analytical skills, including gathering, evaluating, and synthesizing information from multiple sources
  • Experience developing written and digital content for social media, websites, reports, publications, or other communications channels
  • Basic knowledge of audiovisual storytelling techniques
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Knowledge of project management practices
  • Ability to collaborate effectively, manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Ability to translate complex information into accessible, accurate, and audience-appropriate communications materials
  • Ability and willingness to travel across Canada, as required

Benefits

  • Medical and dental benefits
  • Pension plan
  • Three weeks paid holidays to begin
  • Additional paid days off through the year, including federal and provincial holidays
  • Supportive work environment
  • Career development opportunities
  • Mentorship
  • Professional development

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Junior

Salary

CA$73,798 - CA$79,511 per year

Degree requirement

Associate's Degree

Location requirements

HybridOttawaCanada

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