Communications Officer

5 months ago

Ottawa, Canada National Judicial Institute Full time

The National Judicial Institute (NJI) is an independent, bilingual, not‐for‐profit organization, based in Ottawa and Montreal, with a mandate to coordinate and deliver educational programming to members of the judiciary across Canada.

Since its inception in 1988, the NJI has continued to develop and deliver stimulating programs and a variety of digital resources that foster judicial excellence. These resources include Judicial Education Guides, Electronic Bench Books, educational modules to assist in program design, and an online judicial library. As part of its curriculum, the NJI offers over 70 judicial education programs each year. Alone or in partnership with courts and other organizations, the NJI is involved in the delivery of the majority of education taken by judges in Canada.

The NJI is looking to fill the permanent position of Communications Officer based in Ottawa.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The Communications Officer is a skilled marketer and project manager able to lead collaborative projects which bring together content from multiple departments, including the Executive Office, In-Person Education, Digital Education, and Information Technology. They also contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of communications and marketing strategies and recommend measures for quality assurance and continuous improvement.

**Specifically, the responsibilities of the position include**:
Communications and Marketing
1. Under the direction of the Manager, Communications implement regular communications initiatives, in both English and French including;
- Social media posts;
- Journal and publication advertisements;
- Print media marketing; and
- On-site promotional marketing.

3. Coordinate communications products (e.g. web content, promotional material, social media content etc.) from concept through to production, quality assurance and publication;
4. Collaborate with internal departments;
5. Incorporate and provide quality assurance of copy and graphics provided by team members or other internal departments;
6. Where requested design and draft new content, copy and document templates;
7. Coordinate work assignments with external suppliers, such as printers and photographers; and
8. Draft reports and presentations, as required.

Continuous Learning
1. Contribute to the development of communications and marketing strategies and plans aligned with the Institute’s strategic objectives;
2. Contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of communications and marketing strategies, through metrics and analytics, allowing for continual improvement; and
3. Willing and able to identify, recommend and test new software and tools to allow new approaches to our work.

Other
1. Assist in upholding the Institute’ brand and a style guide;
2. Conduct quality assurance of communications products; and
3. Represent and be an active participant for the Communications department at cross-departmental meetings, when required.

QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
1. Post-secondary diploma or degree in a relevant field; OR a combination of experience, training and education; in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, and Public Relations or a related field;
2. Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role;
3. Experience in project management;
4. Experience with social media management and content strategy;
5. Strong knowledge in writing for digital communications and the web;
6. Fluently bilingual in French and English (R/W/O).

Desirable
1. Ability to use graphic design tools such as Canva and the Adobe Suite;
2. Experience in tracking metrics;
4. Experience in working in a legal, judicial, or education environment; and
5. Proficiency in SharePoint.

SKILLS
1. Collect information and present options with professionalism and integrity;
2. Exhibit a positive attitude, build and maintain relationships with colleagues and clients, using courtesy, professionalism and diplomacy;
3. Meet deadlines, work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and consistently demonstrate the ability to work on a team;
4. Ability to organize tasks to handle operational activities, follow policies and exercise good judgment;
5. Ability to adhere to procedures, business processes and quality standards, and recommend improvements; and
6. Maintain professional ethics and discretion.

COMPENSATION

**What We Offer**:

- A hybrid work environment, with core office days - allowing you the best of both working from home and in-person, in a collaborative team environment.
- A competitive salary with step increases based on experience.
- Employer-paid health and dental benefits, starting on your first day with us.
- A competitive vacation package, with an annual holiday closure.
- Work-life balance: 35-hour work week, personal days, and schedule flexibility.
- Organization-wide social events and training opportunities.
- A meaningful career, supporting the building of independent judicial education on topics that matter for all Canadians.

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