communications associate Ottawa
Job description
Communications Officer
Polytechnics Canada is the voice of leading research-intensive, publicly funded polytechnics, colleges and institutes of technology. On their behalf, we advocate for federal action related to innovation and skills.
Polytechnic education is technical, hands-on and applied. Polytechnic institutions allow students to learn alongside industry professionals, to industry standards, using industry equipment. The result is a talent pipeline that is highly employable and prepared to hit the ground running. Businesses and organizations partner with polytechnics to solve their challenges through applied research.
The Polytechnics Canada team is a small group of dedicated and enthusiastic professionals. We are seeking a motivated team player who, like us, has high standards for quality work, is able to multi-task and has a great sense of humour.
Skills & Attributes:
- Post-secondary education in communications, journalism, marketing or a related field
- 2-3 years experience in a communications role, preferably within a non-profit environment
- Ability to draft and edit persuasive content
- Strong grasp of the components of a strong corporate brand across communications platforms (newsletters, social media, advertising, publications and op-eds)
- Knowledge and experience with the Microsoft Office suite, including familiarity with Dynamics 365
- Working knowledge of graphic design programs, such as Adobe InDesign
- Project management experience
- Self-disciplined and detail-oriented
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Experience working as part of a coordinated team, with strong interpersonal and communication skills
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft communication content across media and member engagement platforms
- Develop and implement communications strategies designed to advance organizational objectives
- Identify new opportunities to profile member institutions and communicate advocacy priorities
- Liaise with member communications staff, vendors and contractors
- Track performance metrics and evaluate analytics
- Stay up-to-date on news and announcements from member institutions and relevant government departments
- Edit and format internal and external documents
- Update and maintain communications database
- Support the coordination of virtual and in-person events
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $55,000.00-$62,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
