Location: Remote, EST hours required; If located in Ottawa, opportunity to be in the office 1 to 2 days a week, with required presence at one all-staff meeting once a month and one annual staff retreat.
Language: Bilingual in English and French, strong written and spoken communication required
Duration: Permanent
About the Opportunity
Our client, a respected national non-profit organization within the postsecondary and research sector, is seeking a bilingual Communications Officer to help bring their mission to life. This is an opportunity to support a vibrant community of academics, researchers, and institutions by delivering impactful communications that elevate important conversations across Canada.
In this role, you will collaborate with a passionate and high-performing team to shape how ideas are shared, events are promoted, and stories are told. From large-scale national conferences to thought leadership initiatives, your work will directly contribute to meaningful engagement and knowledge exchange across the humanities and social sciences landscape.
What’s in it for You
You will join a purpose-driven organization that values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning. This is a workplace that encourages creativity and initiative, while offering exposure to national events and influential stakeholders.
You will also benefit from a supportive team environment that celebrates high-quality work, embraces flexibility, and fosters professional growth in communications, marketing, and digital engagement.
Your Responsibilities
- You’ll lead the execution of communications plans supporting major events, programs, and organizational initiatives
- You’ll craft compelling content including announcements, social media, email campaigns, and website copy in both English and French
- You’ll develop marketing materials for diverse audiences, including members, partners, and policymakers
- You’ll manage relationships with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and creative partners
- You’ll coordinate advertising, sponsorship visibility, and communications with partner institutions
- You’ll support brand consistency across all channels, including digital platforms and event materials
Skills and Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in communications or marketing
- Exceptional bilingual writing and editing skills in English and French
- Strong understanding of digital communications tools, CMS platforms, and design software such as Adobe Creative Suite or Canva
- Experience building relationships with stakeholders, suppliers, and partners
- Strong time management, organizational, and prioritization skills, with the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and consistently meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, accountability, and attention to detail, combined with a proactive attitude and enthusiasm for delivering high-quality results.
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Note from the Hiring Manager
“We’re looking for someone who enjoys telling meaningful stories and thrives in a collaborative environment. If you’re someone who takes pride in producing high-quality work and wants to contribute to something bigger, you’ll feel right at home here.”
Why Partner with Altis
If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.
Pay: $50,000.00-$55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: Remote
