Communications Assistant

1 month ago


Ottawa, Canada Ottawa Festival Network Full time

Job Summary: This four-day position offered by our Canadian Improv Games is funded through Ontario’s Job Creation Partnerships (JCP), see JCP eligibility details below. The incumbent will assist and report to the Program Manager and Operations Manager in the development and implementation of communications strategies including television, radio, print, social media and internet. Coordinates with regional producers to ensure accurate information communicated in each region.

**Responsibilities**:

- Develop marketing and communication strategies for approval by the Program Manager.
- Develop, execute and monitor the organization’s social media strategies.
- Assist in the design of overall initiatives aimed at developing school and student participation.
- Compile advertising campaigns, book advertising, and liaise with community newspapers/newsletters.
- Coordinate public relations activities, foster ongoing communication with the media, pitch articles, update media list and track media coverage
- Assist in preparing final reports and make recommendations.
- Other administrative duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications:

- College or University education
- Training or previous experience in marketing, social media marketing, public relations, or related field
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Is a team player
- Ability to meet deadlines and perform under pressure

Additional Qualifications Required:

- An unemployed job seeker or those employed less than 20 hours per week,
- A permanent resident living in Ontario who is legally authorized to work in Canada, and one that meets at least 1 of the following criteria:

- Has an established Employment Insurance (EI) benefit period.
- Previously established an EI benefit period that has ended within the previous 60 months.
- Paid employee EI premiums (e.g. Box 18 on the T4) in at least 3 of the last 10 years while earnings have been at least $2000 in each of those years.
- Received the Employment Insurance Emergency Response benefit (CERB) within the previous 60 months.

NOTE: Persons currently enrolled in full-time academic studies are not eligible for consideration. Those who qualify to establish an Employment Insurance (EI) claim must do so prior to being considered for JCP participation.

Remuneration:
$688 (gross) per week paid biweekly by the Province of Ontario (average hourly rate: $21.50 based on 4 days/32 hours).

What’s Next?

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 26 weeks

Pay: $21.50 per hour

Expected hours: 32 per week

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-12-09



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