Ottawa, Ontario
WHO WE ARE
Join our team today and make a difference for the future of Inuit Women Pauktuutit, as the national voice of Inuit women in Canada, plays a key role in ensuring the use of a gender-equity lens in policies that impact Inuit women, girls, and gender-diverse Inuit. We promote greater progress in priority areas, across health and well-being, violence and abuse prevention, safety, and social and economic development. Our ability to do so depends heavily on partnerships across government, key funders, Inuit community groups and other stakeholder organizations.
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented, part time, Communications Coordinator to help develop communications strategies, support the planning, execution, and dissemination of internal and external communications deliverables. Strong analytic skills are required to help to measure results and understand what is working. Content creation and curation abilities are required to broaden the reach and deepen the impacts of projects and advocacy related to advancing Pauktuutit’s mission with respect to Health, Violence and Abuse Prevention, and Socio-Economic Development of Inuit Women across Canada.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft plain language messaging and content suitable for a range of audiences and coordinate the development and production of multilingual documents.
- Draft content for departmental and corporate webpages and social media platforms and manage all social media platforms and website updates.
- Coordinates the expansion of Pauktuutit’s participation in relevant social media outlets.
- Works with external communications firms to ensure ongoing improvement of communications products and deliverables, and website contents, as required.
- Develops internal communications plans that facilitate and foster information sharing across Pauktuutit on strategy and specific projects.
- Coordinates communications campaigns to increase awareness of Pauktuutit, on-going projects, and relevant resources.
- Receives, manages, and responds to communications and media inquiries under the direction of the Director of Communications.
Qualifications
- Currently be enrolled, or recent graduate of a post-secondary program in a discipline relevant to communications, journalism or public relations
- Strong research, analytical, and critical thinking skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to synthesize complex information into clear and concise materials
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite and Canva
- Ability to work independently when required, and be collaborative, supporting a strong team environment
Preferred Skills
- Experience in planning and executing strategic communications campaigns
- Familiarity with social media platforms, content creation, and graphic design software
- Knowledge of the current media landscape, media monitoring, measuring and analytics
What We Offer
- Practical experience working on meaningful communications initiatives
- Mentorship and professional development opportunities
- Exposure to strategic communications planning and delivery processes
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the position to Collage or via email to jobs@pauktuutit.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and individuals of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process in accordance with applicable Canadian human rights legislation.