Communications Advisor

This competition may have a hiring priority for Indigenous people, Black people, racialized people, Deaf people, people with disabilities, women, or members of 2SLGBTQI+ and gender diverse communities. Candidates belonging to these equity deserving groups who wish to be considered must self-identify. This initiative is in support of the Council’s employment equity and diversity goals.

A list of pre-qualified candidates may be established as a result of this recruitment and selection competition. Pre-qualified candidates may be considered for future vacancies for similar positions of the same occupational group and level.

About The Role

Under the direct supervision of the Manager, Communications and Engagement, the Communications Advisor:

• promotes the Council’s programs, prizes, initiatives and other activities;
• prepares strategic communication plans and offers strategic advice in managing issues and the Council’s reputation in an often fast-paced environment;
• identifies promotional opportunities and contributes to a busy editorial calendar;
• maintains and develops strong relationships with national, regional, community, Indigenous and culturally diverse influencers in both traditional and specialized media;
• coordinates responses to media and publicity;
• creates, organizes and distributes exceptional content for communications as wide-ranging as news releases, promotional campaigns, e-bulletins, and multimedia to support organizational initiatives and community events;
• contributes to events and major announcements across communication platforms;
• works in concert with large project teams in all Council divisions;
• liaises with colleagues in the other Communications units;
• coordinates campaigns and external partnerships;
• produces reports on the results of communications campaigns;
• and performs other related duties.
  
  

Education

• An undergraduate degree in communications or public relations or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience related to the responsibilities of the position.
  
  

Experience

• Five (5) years of experience in areas related to the position (public affairs and media relations, organizational communications strategy, and content creation).
  
  

Knowledge

• Extensive knowledge of current communications best practices on digital and traditional platforms, in media relations and in issues management.
  
  

Skills & Competencies

• Creativity, aplomb and good judgment in addressing both opportunities and issues.
• Ability to engage with, assimilate and quickly synthesize complex subject matter, and adapt it in an appropriate tone and manner.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment and manage many tasks simultaneously.
• Cultural sensitivity and a commitment to principles of equity.
• Good understanding of the arts and culture landscape in Canada.
• Excellent writing, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent project-management skills.
• Content creation skills.
  
  

Bilingual Requirements

This position requires the use of both official languages. The requirements in the second official language are:

• An advanced level in reading comprehension (C)
• An Advanced level in writing (C)
• An advanced level in oral (C)
• Important: Please submit your resume and a cover letter clearly demonstrating how you meet the above qualifications for Education and Experience. Please note that selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information provided in your cover letter, resume and application.
  
  

We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and accessible to all. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please contact the Council directly.

For people who are Deaf, hard of hearing, or TTY users, please use your preferred MRS (Message Relay Service) or IP service to contact us.

The Canada Council for the Arts is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the individuals and communities we serve. We invite applications from individuals with any combination of backgrounds, origins, identities, and forms of self-expression. The Council is committed to enhancing the representation of the following groups within its workforce: Indigenous people, Black people, racialized people, Deaf people, people with disabilities, women, and members of 2SLGBTQI+ and gender-diverse communities.

We encourage you to include information on how you identify in the Voluntary Self-Identification section of the application form. This information is used during the recruitment process to enhance representation of historically underserved and marginalized communities, as per the Employment Equity Act and the Council's ongoing commitment to equity. This information is also used for reporting at an aggregate level.

Please note that all persons requiring accommodation and/or assistance in completing the Canada Council’s Careers application process are welcome to contact the Council for support.