Association of Justice Counsel Communications Director

The Association of Justice Counsel is seeking a full-time communications director to help manage the AJC’s communications activities.

The Association of Justice Counsel (AJC) is the bargaining agent for over 2,700  lawyers (the members) who work for the Government of Canada, including Crown counsel with the Department of Justice, Public Prosecution Service of Canada, and numerous federal agencies.  The elected branch of the AJC is made up of lawyers from across the country who sit on the Executive Council (EC) and Governing Council (GC).  The AJC also has an administrative staff that is headquartered in Ottawa.  For more information, please visit www.ajc-ajj.net.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and communications support to the EC on matters in connection with  topics of interest to the membership
• Identify and maintain a catalogue of target media outlets and key contacts by subject matter
• Anticipate and vet media inquiries and coordinate media training
• Collect, catalogue and analyze current affairs, including media reports and government actions, that are of interest to the Association
• Liaise with the President on media-related matters
• Prepare speaking points and speeches
• Develop a communications framework in consultation with the Executive and other stakeholders that will include the following components:
  • an internal audit assessing all current means of communication
  • an updated communications strategy identifying objectives, targeted audiences, partners, tools, projected resources, and timelines
• Develop and implement communications action plans and protocols
• Attend EC and GC meetings
• Prepare reports
• Draft and proofread frequent timely communiqués
• Maintain the AJC website as well as upload and update its content,
• Develop and assist in the drafting, proofreading and editing of on-line content
• Conduct and facilitate the conduct of online surveys of AJC members
• Coordinate third-party translation services

Qualifications

• University degree/Community College Diploma in Journalism, Public Relations, Communications.
• Minimum of 3-5 years related work experience, preferably in a government or union setting
• Fluently bilingual, written and spoken
• Professional, clear and effective communication skills – written, verbal, proof-reading and presentation skills
• Extensive direct experience with and extensive knowledge of electronic media, including web-based development and communications tools
• Experience in delivering organizational messages through online media
• Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• General knowledge of the challenges facing public service unions

Salary / Benefits

Under Review.

APPLICATIONS

Please submit your confidential resume with a cover letter indicating how you meet the qualifications listed above to:

Sandra Guttmann, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
300-2725 Queensview Avenue
Ottawa (ON)  K2B 0A1
1.866.218.3310 (sans frais)
1.613. 564.0606 (télécopieur)
sguttmann@ajc-ajj.ca
All qualified candidates are asked to also include their salary expectations.

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Association des juristes de justice Directeur(trice) des communications

L’Association des juristes de justice (AJJ) est actuellement à la recherche d’un(e) directeur(trice) des communications à temps plein, pour aider à gérer les activités de communications de l’AJJ.

L’Association des juristes de justice (AJJ) est l’agent négociateur de plus de 2 700 avocats et notaires (les membres) à l’emploi du gouvernement du Canada, dont les avocats de la Couronne au ministère de la Justice, au Service des poursuites pénales du Canada et au sein de nombreux organismes fédéraux.  Les membres élus de l’AJJ sont des avocats provenant des quatre coins du pays qui siègent au comité exécutif (CE) et au conseil d’administration (CA). L’AJJ dispose également d’un personnel administratif à son siège social à Ottawa. Pour de plus amples informations, veuillez visiter le www.ajc-ajj.net.

Responsabilités :

• Fournir des conseils et un soutien sur le plan des communications au CE et des questions concernant des sujets d’intérêt pour les membres
• Déterminer quels sont les médias cibles et les personnes-ressources clés et maintenir un catalogue les classant par sujets
• Anticiper et étudier en détail les demandes de renseignements des médias et coordonner des formations sur les relations avec les médias
• Recueillir, cataloguer et analyser les questions d’actualité qui présente un intérêt pour l’Association, y compris les reportages présentés dans les médias et les actions prises par le gouvernement
• Assurer la liaison avec le président sur les questions liées aux médias
• Préparer des messages-clés et discours
• Élaborer, en collaboration avec la Direction et les autres parties intéressées, un cadre de communications qui comprendra les éléments suivants :
  • une vérification interne évaluant tous les moyens de communication courants
  • une stratégie de communication mise à jour qui permet de déterminer quels sont les objectifs, les publics cibles, les partenaires, les outils, les ressources prévues et les échéanciers
• Développer et mettre en place des protocoles et plans d’action concernant la communication
• Assister aux réunions du CE et du CA
• Préparer les rapports
• Rédiger et relire régulièrement des communiqués publiés
• Maintenir le site Web de l’AJJ de même que procéder au téléchargement en amont et à la mise à jour du contenu
• Participer à la rédaction du contenu en ligne et à la révision
• Mener des sondages en ligne auprès des membres de l’AJJ et faciliter la réalisation de ces sondages
• Coordonner les services de traduction assurés par des tiers

Compétences requises :

• Avoir un diplôme universitaire ou un diplôme d’études collégiales en journalisme, en relations publiques ou en communications;
• Posséder une expérience de travail pertinente d’une durée d’au moins trois à cinq ans, de préférence au gouvernement ou dans un milieu syndiqué;
• Avoir une connaissance parfaite du français et de l’anglais, écrit et parlé;
• Être capable de communiquer de façon professionnelle, claire et efficace (aptitudes à l’écrit, à l’oral, à la relecture et à la présentation);
• Avoir une expérience directe considérable avec les médias électroniques, y compris les outils de communication et de développement Web, et avoir une excellente connaissance de ces derniers;
• Posséder de l’expérience en diffusion de messages d’organismes par le biais des médias en ligne;
• Être capable de travailler en équipe avec une supervision minimale;
• Être capable de très bien communiquer et de résoudre des problèmes facilement;
• Avoir une connaissance générale des défis auxquels les syndicats de la fonction publique font face.

Salaire et avantages

(en cours d’examen)

DEMANDES D’EMPLOI

Veuillez joindre à votre curriculum vitae une lettre de motivation, nous indiquant de quelle manière vous possédez les compétences énoncées et l’envoyer à :

Sandra Guttmann, avocate générale et secrétaire générale
300-2725 prom. Queensview
Ottawa (ON)  K2B 0A1
1.866.218.3310 (sans frais)
1.613. 564.0606 (télécopieur)
sguttmann@ajc-ajj.ca

Tous les candidats qualifiés sont priés d’inclure leurs attentes salariales.

Delta Media (www.deltamedia.ca) is one of Canada’s leading public relations firms.  From our headquarters in Ottawa and western office in Victoria, we help clients build awareness, generate sales and influence public opinion across Canada, and around the world.

Our Ottawa office is currently seeking:

• Public Relations Consultants with at least five years of experience in a corporate, government, non-profit or agency setting
• Marketing/Communication/Advertising Consultants with big ideas, entrepreneurial drive and experience in an agency or client shop
• Public Relations Office Manager with maturity and proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office

Bilingualism is a big asset for all of these positions.

Send your letter and resume to jobs@deltamedia.ca. Please note in the subject line the position for which you are applying.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.  No phone calls please.

Imagine working for an organization that exists to create a world where no Canadian has to fear cancer. At the Canadian Cancer Society, our teams include people just like you: dynamic, innovative, empowered, passionate and committed to creating real change.

As Canada’s largest national health charity and leader in the fight against cancer, the Canadian Cancer Society has had more impact in more communities than any other cancer charity:

• We spearhead life-saving research. As the largest national charitable funder of cancer research in Canada, the Society has invested more than one billion dollars in research so far, and efforts have led to breakthroughs that revolutionize the way cancer is diagnosed, treated and prevented.
• We empower people facing cancer with free information and support services for patients and their families. Since 1996 the Canadian Cancer Society Cancer Information Service has helped more than one million Canadians with their cancer-related questions.
• We lead change for a healthier Ontario. The Canadian Cancer Society has been a forceful and persistent voice on the tobacco control front, and efforts have led to laws that prohibit smoking in public spaces and workplaces, ban cigarette displays and vending machines and help control contraband.

The Society also mobilizes a community of fighters — 60,000 volunteers in Ontario alone — to help deliver programs, organize fundraising events, push change through government and fuel prevention efforts.

All of this is made possible through our ground-breaking fundraising programs and campaigns such as Relay For Life and Daffodil Month, as well as the unwavering support of our corporate partners and donors.

Be part of our team and make the biggest difference in the fight against cancer as a:

Senior Coordinator, Public and Media Relations
Ottawa, ON | Contract, Full-time
Reference #: CPRS 319

AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY

As part of the Society’s Ontario Division Communications Department, the Senior Coordinator, Public and Media Relations possesses strong media relations savvy and is responsible for the development and implementation of bilingual pro-active and reactive public and media relations initiatives in the Ottawa area to champion the Society’s brand through media coverage.

This position is focused on supporting initiatives from departments including but not limited to Research, Public Issues, Prevention, Screening Saves Lives and Leadership Philanthropy by increasing awareness through results-oriented media relations generating coverage of the Society’s leading-edge research, advocacy efforts, major gifts and mission-based activities. This position is responsible for continually raising public awareness of the Society’s impact in the Ottawa area throughout the year.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Functional Duties

• Responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of an annual strategic communications plan that generates positive, branded earned media impressions throughout the year and is linked to the Society’s provincial strategic plan.
• Reach external and internal audiences through the development and writing of communications tools and tactics, including key messages, news releases, tool kits, social media copy, backgrounders, intranet, e-newsletter and website content, prepared stories, facts sheets, tip sheets etc.
• Develop and maintain media lists and, establish and steward relationships with key journalists and editors to ensure increased coverage and spokesperson profile.
• Produce and distribute press releases, media kits and related media materials.
• Post appropriate content to websites including cancer.ca, CCS intranet and online volunteer portal.
• Effectively build, leverage and manage a collection of media assets to draw on for communication and promotion purposes.
• Track, monitor and report on CCS in the media, competitive activities in the media and relevant events in Ottawa region.†
• Liaise effectively with provincial and national office.
• Ensure that media calls are responded to quickly and effectively and are properly managed.
• Ascertain the needs of media and which CCS spokesperson is the best fit for media needs; arrange interviews; track media calls in log.
• Ensure spokespeople (colleagues, volunteers, donors) are appropriately briefed in preparation for interviews to ensure knowledge and confidence with message delivery.  This includes: doing research; compiling appropriate material (e.g. Societyís positions and key messages); providing media coaching to spokespeople and rehearsing with spokespeople if needed)
• Manage, coordinate and facilitate French translation of material with Ontario translator.
• Explore potential local media partnerships and support secured media opportunities.
• Implements plans to budget, as provided.
• Other duties as assigned.

Health and Safety Responsibilities

• Works in compliance with the provisions of The Occupational Health & Safety Act and its regulations
• Reviews and complies with the Health and Safety Policy

QUALIFICATIONS

• Fluently bilingual in French and English.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills in both French and English with sensitivity to different audiences.
• Public relations or corporate communications degree/diploma and/or a background in journalism. Experience in healthcare communications an asset.
• 3-5 years’ experience working in the communications field and handling media calls in a fast-paced communications/media environment.
• Experience writing communications plans, strategies and tactics, including media relations, and public relations.
• Proven experience generating media coverage, comfort with persistence in approaching media and confident in dealing with the media and the public.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to build solid relationships with key journalists, internal stakeholders, external stakeholders, cancer survivors, to name a few.
• Attention to detail and accuracy including strong proofreading skills in both French and English.
• Able to present unique and creative solutions to reaching key stakeholders.
• Positive, can-do attitude and self-motivated with the ability to work well independently.
• Strong organizational, time management, project management, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Flexibility, resourcefulness, resiliency and the willingness and capacity to produce quality results under pressure and to deadline.
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook/Sharepoint) and social media channels.
• Experience supporting fundraising professionals, major gifts campaign an asset.
• Knowledge of the Canadian Cancer Society an asset.
• A Criminal Records Check is required.
• Non-smoker.

WHAT WE OFFER

The Society offers meaningful opportunities to make an impact in the fight against cancer.  We are committed to fostering a culture that is inspiring, supportive and exemplifies our core values:

CARING   COURAGE   INTEGRITY   PROGRESSIVE

In return for your contributions, we offer an attractive compensation package that encompasses a salary in the low to mid 50K range and the opportunity to have a rewarding employment experience where your contributions can make a true difference every day.

HOW TO APPLY

Qualified non-smokers are invited to send their resume and cover letter, quoting the reference #CPRS 319 in the subject line of the email by March 18th, 2013, to: Canadian Cancer Society, Ontario Division, Human Resources Department, recruit@ontario.cancer.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. The Canadian Cancer Society provides equal opportunity in employment and encourages applications from all qualified persons.

JOIN OUR ONLINE COMMUNITY

For more information about how you can join the fight against cancer and become a member of our dynamic team, please visit our website at www.cancer.ca.

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2912221
Twitter: https://twitter.com/cancersociety
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CanadianCancerSociety

Communications Manager, SNC-Lavalin, Ottawa, ON

SNC-Lavalin is one of the leading engineering and construction groups in the world, and a major player in the ownership of infrastructure and in the provision of operations and maintenance services. SNC-Lavalin companies provide engineering, procurement, construction, project management and project financing services to a variety of industry sectors, including mass transit, infrastructure and environment, agrifood, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, chemicals and petroleum, mining and metallurgy, power and water management.

Founded in 1911, SNC-Lavalin has been active internationally for 50 years, establishing a multicultural network that spans every continent. The SNC-Lavalin companies have offices across Canada and in over 35 other countries around the world and are currently working in some 100 countries.

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Community Liaison Officer, SNC-Lavalin, Ottawa, ON

SNC-Lavalin is one of the leading engineering and construction groups in the world, and a major player in the ownership of infrastructure and in the provision of operations and maintenance services. SNC-Lavalin companies provide engineering, procurement, construction, project management and project financing services to a variety of industry sectors, including mass transit, infrastructure and environment, agrifood, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, chemicals and petroleum, mining and metallurgy, power and water management.

Founded in 1911, SNC-Lavalin has been active internationally for 50 years, establishing a multicultural network that spans every continent. The SNC-Lavalin companies have offices across Canada and in over 35 other countries around the world and are currently working in some 100 countries.

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Communications Co-ordinator, SNC-Lavalin, Ottawa, ON

SNC-Lavalin is one of the leading engineering and construction groups in the world, and a major player in the ownership of infrastructure and in the provision of operations and maintenance services. SNC-Lavalin companies provide engineering, procurement, construction, project management and project financing services to a variety of industry sectors, including mass transit, infrastructure and environment, agrifood, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, chemicals and petroleum, mining and metallurgy, power and water management.

Founded in 1911, SNC-Lavalin has been active internationally for 50 years, establishing a multicultural network that spans every continent. The SNC-Lavalin companies have offices across Canada and in over 35 other countries around the world and are currently working in some 100 countries.

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Manager, Public Affairs

One year full-time contract

Location: Ottawa, ON

The Canadian Red Cross mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity in Canada and around the world.  All Red Cross programs and activities are guided by the Fundamental Principles of Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity and Universality.  The National Office of the Canadian Red Cross (CRC) seeks a dynamic individual to join our team as the Senior Manager, National Public Affairs.

Reporting to the National Director, Public Affairs and Government Relations, the Manager, Public Affairs communicates the role, values and activities of the Red Cross.  This is achieved through the use of various communications methods and tools.

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Title: Communications Coordinator

Reports to: Director of Communications

Position Description:
As a member of the Communications Team, and reporting to the Director of Communications, the bilingual Communications Coordinator assists in the implementation of communication tactics as identified in the Communications Plan. The primary focus is on content production and management (information management), and social media in both official languages.

Education/experience required:

• Diploma in Communications, Marketing, or related field.
• Experience with managing public education campaigns.
• Experience working with print or design vendors to develop creative layouts for brochures, annual reports, and other CCMTA materials.

Skills required:

• Strong editing skills
• Highly organized with the ability to handle multiple projects and priorities in coordination with editorial calendar required
• Ability to work independently and in concert with team members
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Commitment to timely achievement of deliverables and outcomes
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in both English and French

Responsibilities:

1)      Coordinate and produce high quality communication materials (newsletters, reports);

2)      Work with the vendors to manage the Annual Report process, the newsletter process and the Annual Meeting Communication Materials process;

3)      Liaise with the Events Manager to develop event marketing materials;

4)      Create timely web content for public and member portals on CCMTA website;

5)      Create content and manage social media feeds;

6)      Liaise with vendors associated with material production/printing;

7)      Liaise with Online Communications Coordinator to upload content to websites;

8)      Manage the publication review and development request process;

9)      Manage the translation process;

10)  Support public awareness campaigns by participating in the collaborative creative process, managing campaign logistics, and managing campaign implementation and evaluation;

11)  Providing administrative and logistical support to CCMTA Communications

1. Prepares and formats correspondence, memoranda, notice of meetings, agendas and draft documentation.
2. Organizes mail outs, electronic or otherwise for the program staff.

Closing Date: January 23, 2013

Send Resume To: fdaviault@ccmta.ca

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Poste : Coordonnateur des communications

Supérieur : Directeur des communications

Description du poste :
En tant que membre de l’équipe du service des communications, le coordonnateur des communications bilingue relève du gestionnaire de son service et intervient dans la mise en œuvre des stratégies figurant au plan de communications. Ses fonctions sont surtout axées sur la production et la gestion de contenu (gestion de l’information) et des médias sociaux dans les deux langues officielles.

Formation et expérience demandées :

• Diplôme en communications, en marketing ou dans un domaine connexe
• Expérience de la gestion de campagnes de sensibilisation
• Expérience de travail en collaboration avec des imprimeurs et des concepteurs dans le but de produire des dépliants, rapports annuels et autres documents du CCATM novateurs.

Compétences exigées :

• Compétences solides en édition
• Très bon sens de l’organisation et capacité de gérer différents projets et priorités tout en respectant les calendriers rédactionnels établis.
• Capacité de travailler seul et en équipe.
• Capacité de gérer plusieurs tâches simultanément.
• Engagement à respecter l’échéance des éléments à réaliser et des résultats escomptés.
• Excellentes aptitudes de communication orale et écrite, en français comme en anglais.

Responsabilités :

1)      Coordonner et réaliser du matériel d’information de haute qualité (bulletins électroniques, rapports)

2)      Travailler en collaboration avec les fournisseurs pour gérer les processus du rapport annuel, du bulletin électronique et de la réunion annuelle sur le matériel d’information

3)      Collaborer avec les gestionnaires des événements à l’élaboration du matériel publicitaire

4)      Créer du contenu Web à jour à l’intention du portail public et du portail réservé aux membres sur le site CCATM

5)      Créer et gérer le contenu des médias sociaux

6)      Collaborer avec les fournisseurs associés à la production et à l’impression de matériel

7)      Collaborer avec le coordinateur des communications électroniques afin de mettre à jour le contenu sur les sites Web

8)      Gérer l’examen des publications et le processus de demande d’élaboration

9)      Gérer le processus de traduction

10)  Soutenir les campagnes de sensibilisation par la participation au processus créatif collaboratif, la gestion de la logistique des campagnes et la gestion de leur mise en œuvre et de leur évaluation

11)  Fournir un soutien administratif et logistique au service des communications du CCATM

1. Préparer et mettre en forme la correspondance, les notes de service, les avis de convocation, les ordres du jour et les ébauches de documentation
2. Structurer les envois, électroniques ou non, à l’intention du personnel du programme.

Date limite pour le dépôt des candidatures est le 23 janvier, 2013.

Déposez votre candidature par courriel au fdaviault@ccmta.ca.

Au CEPEO, la différence, c’est l’équipe formidable de professionnels engagés à bâtir un avenir prometteur et durable pour tous ses élèves. Formation continue en milieu de travail, environnement stimulant et travail d’équipe, c’est ce que nous vous offrons. Le réseau du CEPEO comprend 38 écoles élémentaires et secondaires ainsi qu’une école dédiée à l’éducation pour les adultes solidement implantées dans la région d’Ottawa, Stormont, Dundas et Glengarry, Prescott et Russell, Mille-Îles, Quinte et Renfrew. Nous sommes un conseil en croissance et nous desservons plus de 12 400 élèves. Joignez-vous à un Conseil de choix!

Le CEPEO est à la recherche d’un(e) : Préposeé(e) aux communicaitons – Niveau III (Dossier NS-PREP-COMM12-13.87)

Lieu : Bureau du directeur de l’éducation, Siège social – 2445, boul. St-Laurent (Ottawa) K1G 6C3

Nature du poste : Poste à terme, non syndiqué, 12 mois/année (35 heures/semaine)

Dureé du poste : Du 10 décembre 2012 au 17 janvier 2014 ou au retour du titulaire du poste

Sommaire des responsabilités : Sous la direction de la chef des communications, le (la) préposé(e) des communications assurera un appui au niveau des communications internes et externes. Plus spécifiquement, la personne assumera les fonctions suivantes :

• Surveiller la couverture médiatique et effectuer la revue de presse quotidienne sur tout le territoire du Conseil;
• Responsable de mettre à jour les médias sociaux du CEPEO;
• Appui administratif au niveau de la gestion des demandes entrantes;
• Appuyer la couverture d’événements dans les écoles;
• Rédiger des documents de communication.

Exigences et qualifications :

• Diplôme d’études collégiales en relations publiques ou dans un domaine connexe;
• expérience en relations publiques, en communication, en journalisme ou en marketing;
• expérience dans la gestion et la surveillance des réseaux sociaux;
• excellente maîtrise de la langue française ainsi que des compétences en communication orale et écrite en anglais;
• créativité et innovation;
• faire preuve d’autonomie, de débrouillardise et d’organisation;
• capacité à prioriser et à faire face à plusieurs échéanciers;
• bonnes relations interpersonnelles et capacité à travailler en équipe;
• faire preuve d’une très grande discrétion, de discernement et de tact, considérant la nature confidentielle des dossiers;
• posséder une automobile et un permis de conduire valide en Ontario;
• un relevé de vos antécédents criminels (mention du secteur vulnérable) datant de six (6) mois ou moins avant votre date d’entrée en fonction.

Salaire : Selon la politique du Conseil

Présentation de demandes : Les personnes intéressées ont jusqu’au 16 novembre 2012 à 15 heures pour poser leur candidature. Toute demande reçue après la date et l’heure précitée ne sera pas considérée. Les demandes d’emploi doivent être accompagnées d’un curriculum vitae à jour et adressées à :

concours-RH@cepeo.on.ca
Service des ressources humaines
2445, boul. St-Laurent
Ottawa (Ontario) K1G 6C3

À noter que le Conseil ne communiquera qu’avec les personnes dont la candidature est retenue.

PRIÈRE DE RAPPELER LE NUMÉRO D’OFFRE D’EMPLOI (DOSSIER NS-PREP-COMM12-13.87)

Location: Ottawa, ON

The Canadian Red Cross Society (CRCS), a non-profit, humanitarian organization dedicated to helping Canadians, as well as the most vulnerable throughout the world, is seeking a bilingual Communications Advisor (Permanent Full-Time Position: PA3).

Reporting to the Manager, Public Affairs, the Communications Advisor contributes toward communicating the role, values and activities of the Red Cross in Canada and around the world.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Activities

• Drafts advocacy communication plans and key messages for projects as part of a team with a particular focus on preventative programs including First Aid, Swimming and Water Safety.
• Writes communications and marketing tools, including traditional and digital media tools.
• Writes internal communication tools for public affairs staff across the country including fact sheets, KM and QAs.
• Manages calls from media reactively by providing information and acting as the national bilingual spokesperson on specific issues as assigned by the Manager or Director, Public Affairs.
• Provides editorial and writing support to other team members.
• Plans and executes special events targeted at key stakeholders such as news conferences, media tours, receptions, and ceremonies.
• Proactively pitches stories to media proactively to promote the work of the Canadian Red Cross.
• Develops and maintains an editorial calendar for the website.
• Assists in monitoring and evaluating traditional and digital media on key advocacy campaigns.
• Liaises with program directors, managers, field delegates and PA staff across Canada in taking a team approach to PA initiatives.
• Provides excellent service to internal clients.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

The minimum qualifications for this job are completion of a Bachelor`s degree with a specialization in Communications, or a related discipline with a minimum of three to five years of communications experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum of two years` experience in preparing a variety of both traditional and social communications tools.
• Strong understanding of communications principles, policies and techniques, including research, writing, editing and proof-reading of communications products.
• Understanding of and exposure to the Canadian media environment, including the use of social media channels for promotions, campaigns, etc.
• Understanding of Red Cross external stakeholders including volunteers, humanitarian and international development community, and government.
• Strong understanding of Red Cross domestic programs, particularly preventative programs.
• Strong understanding of the role of advocacy in shaping opinion and behaviour.
• Knowledge of market research.

Abilities and Skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills (interviews and presentations) in English & French.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a matrix environment.
• Tact.
• Initiative.

Assets

• Knowledge of the communications policies and procedures of the Canadian Red Cross.

Interested parties may submit their resumes, quoting Competition Number 12-34, no later than November 21, 2012 to:

The Canadian Red Cross Society
170 Metcalfe Street, Suite 300
Ottawa ON  K2P 2P2
E-mail: careers@redcross.ca

While we appreciate all responses, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.  Please note that relocation funding is not available for this position.