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Senior Communications Strategist – Bilingual
Posted 2 months ago
About the role
- Senior Communications Strategist supporting communications initiatives for the Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages. Collaborate on strategic communications planning and media relations in a bilingual environment.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Manager to develop and implement internal and external communications plans, strategies, and campaigns that support the Commission’s mandate and priorities.
- Develop communications products including press releases, briefing notes, key messages, Q&As, speaking notes, backgrounders, presentations, and related materials.
- Provide strategic communications advice to senior leadership on messaging, media readiness, and reputational risk.
- Lead and support media relations activities, including proactive media planning, spokesperson preparation, press releases, and media materials.
- Support communications planning and delivery for public engagements, announcements, national initiatives, and special projects.
- Build and maintain relationships with Indigenous communities, National Indigenous Organizations, and external partners to support outreach and engagement efforts.
- Provide direction on digital and multimedia storytelling across social media, web platforms, and campaign channels.
- Work with the Innovation Multimedia Coordinator to develop engaging digital content, including short-form videos, reels, and long-form video content for YouTube.
- Monitor website performance and digital engagement metrics to identify opportunities to strengthen user experience, reach, and brand awareness.
- Review and edit communications materials to ensure clarity, consistency, accessibility, and alignment with Commission priorities and values.
- Coordinate communications timelines, workflows, approvals, and quality control across multiple concurrent initiatives.
- Collaborate with the Manager on the development of the Commission’s annual report.
Requirements
- Bilingualism in English and French with strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages is required.
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, media, marketing, public policy, or a related field, or an acceptable combination of education, training, and relevant professional experience.
- 4–6 years of professional experience in strategic communications, media relations, stakeholder engagement, or a related field.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, accessible, and culturally responsive communications products.
- Demonstrated ability to develop communications materials such as press releases, briefing notes, key messages, Q&As, speaking notes, backgrounders, presentations, and related materials.
- Strong understanding of communications planning, message development, and media readiness in support of public-facing initiatives and senior leadership communications.
- Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with Indigenous communities, National Indigenous Organizations, external partners, and internal colleagues.
- Sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality while managing sensitive information.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Working knowledge of digital communications, social media platforms, website content management, and multimedia storytelling.
- Ability to coordinate across teams and support multiple concurrent projects with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability and willingness to travel across Canada, as required.
Benefits
- Participation in a pension plan
- Medical and dental coverage
- Generous paid vacation starting at three weeks annually
- Additional paid leave throughout the year, including federal and provincial holidays
- Career development opportunities (the Commission values mentorship and professional development)
- A supportive, collaborative work environment
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