Communications Advisor

Who we are
SCC is a small but impactful Crown corporation that reports to Parliament through Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. Using our expertise and vast network, SCC helps organizations by opening a gateway to possibilities, both at home and abroad. We bring people together, foster collaboration and expand their horizons in trade, sustainability, and global connectivity. We represent and advance Canada’s interests on the international stage in ways no other organization can.
As Canada’s national standardization body, SCC offers more than a few pieces of the standards development and conformity assessment puzzle. We provide comprehensive strategies that allow Canadian businesses and innovators to contribute to shaping established and emerging markets. We help knock down trade barriers and create opportunities for businesses to innovate and expand into new markets by laying the foundation for their success.
SCC’s work also helps drive Canada’s health, well-being, and economic prosperity. Whether it’s the food we eat, the products and technologies we use, or how we get to work, every aspect of our lives is touched by standards. Standards and conformity assessment not only provide confidence in the quality and safety of products and services, but they also play an integral role in improving the overall health and safety of Canadians, and of their environment. At SCC, everything we do is aimed at improving Canadians’ quality of life and economic prosperity.
Our Culture
A 2020 - 2023 winner of Waterstone’s Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures award, we foster a culture founded on our values of respect, professionalism, and integrity. At SCC, we believe that an empowered and engaged workforce is essential to deliver on our vision and mission. A people-centric culture means that we are all working together to achieve a common goal.
Our diversity is our strength. We believe that leveraging our unique backgrounds helps to create a stronger, more cohesive team. Proudly, we can report that 30% of our team identifies as belonging to a visible minority, 60% of our team is female, and 62% of our leadership team is female. Not only do we serve the public in both Official Languages, but we are able to go above and beyond: with a staff complement of 150, we speak over 20 languages at SCC.
SCC has implemented a hybrid working model. Our model balances remote work with coming together in person when it is purposeful. This position can work remotely most of the time, while requiring in-person work regularly. SCC's office is located at 55 Metcalfe Street in downtown Ottawa.
A Day in the Life of a Communications Advisor
The Communications Advisor plays a vital role in supporting the communications team by contributing to the development, implementation, and evaluation of communications and marketing initiatives. This position often deals with technical and nuanced information, particularly in its support of the Accreditation Services Branch, requiring the ability to translate complex concepts into clear and engaging communications. This position is responsible for managing a range of activities, including content creation, project coordination, and campaign execution, ensuring high-quality outputs that align with organizational objectives. The incumbent also helps drive business development by supporting revenue-focused initiatives and client engagement.
Your Background
- Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations or other related fields OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience
- 3+ years’ experience in developing and implementing communications strategies and projects.
- 3+ years’ experience in planning and drafting a wide array of communication products and tools (e.g. online content, social media, fact sheets, backgrounders, speeches, feature articles, media lines and news releases).
- In-depth knowledge of the communications and marketing disciplines, including an awareness of policy analysis, research and development.
- Time management skills, excellent client relations, as well as collaborative and consultative approaches are necessary to promote the value of communications-related support for the service area/business line
- An understanding of the SCC Act, as well as copyright and privacy laws. It also requires an understanding of the Government of Canada acts and policies related to the communications field that applies to Crown Corporations.
- Knowledge of communications and marketing theories and principles. An understanding of communications-related policies and practices, including common look and feel policies associated with the Government of Canada.
- Knowledge of the concepts, methods, techniques and practices used in the communications and marketing disciplines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Website CMS and tools like SurveyMonkey, MailChimp, Hootsuite, Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite.
- The work also requires knowledge of