Senior Communications Advisor – Term

3 weeks ago


Ottawa, Canada Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami Full time
JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Manager of Communications, the Senior Communications Advisor is responsible for anticipating, planning, developing and actioning the communications needs of ITK to support file-specific work, with a focus on writing and digital strategy.

The position is an integral part of the Communications team responsible for overseeing special projects, providing support for the expansion of the ITK website, mentoring staff and developing a variety of communications products. The Senior Communications Advisor will be assigned specific files with different project teams or other core work in order to support organizational goals, and must be adaptable and have a versatile skill set with practical and strategic insight into the communications needs of ITK.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT
  • Leading strategy development to support the policy advancement, research and advocacy work of ITK through communications.
  • Working with the Communications team, ensuring that corporate communications is supporting the needs of the Executive, the vision of ITK and the direction of the Board.
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND SPECIAL PROJECTS
  • Online and social media content development and planning, reports, strategies and other corporate publications.
  • Developing speeches and speaking notes, presentations, op-eds, and other content as required.
  • Assisting with design, layout, developing infographics, photographs and captions/credits, translation and distribution.
  • Proactive media planning and preparation, media lines, FAQs, news releases, backgrounders, event recommendations and planning.
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
  • Identifying opportunities for strategic communications partnerships.
  • Researching sponsorship and fundraising opportunities.
QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
  • Knowledge of Inuit regions, history, and governance.
  • Writing and editing (primarily in English but Inuktut/French an asset).
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
  • Basic photography skills.
  • Basic WordPress and web skills.
  • Flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances.
EXPERIENCE
  • 5 years or more working with an Inuit or Indigenous organization.
  • 5 years or more working in a political or advocacy organization.
  • Degree in Political Science, Communications, Journalism, Indigenous Studies, Public Affairs or similar.

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance is acceptable.

BENEFITS

Conditional to ITK’s Human Resources Policies, you may be eligible for:

  • 100% Employer paid Group Insurance.
  • Employer matched RRSP contributions.
  • Training allowance.
  • Excellent Health and wellness allowance.
  • Relocation allowance.
  • Vacation Leave – starting out at 3 weeks/year.
  • Paid Christmas closure (usually between Xmas and New Year).

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest in ITK; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

APPLICANTS WHO ARE ENROLLED UNDER AN INUIT NUNANGAT LAND CLAIMS AGREEMENT WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY HIRING. WE ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO SELF-IDENTIFY.

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