- Develop and lead integrated media, public affairs, and corporate communications strategies

- Manage media relations, journalist and media outlet relationships, media liaison and spokesperson activities

- Create media briefs, talking points, speeches, op-eds, executive correspondence, and stakeholder communications

- Position organizational leaders as thought leaders and subject matter experts

- Lead crisis communications and issues management, including crisis frameworks, response plans, and rapid response strategies

- Advise senior leadership on reputation management, public affairs, stakeholder engagement, and sensitive communications

- Assess and mitigate reputational risks with internal stakeholders

- Ensure consistent messaging across communication channels and departments

- Lead, coach, and develop team members through performance management, goal setting, professional development, engagement initiatives, and workload planning

- Support recruitment, onboarding, retention, and equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives

- Lead and support strategic partnerships, special projects, priority initiatives, and other assigned projects

- Report to the Chief External Affairs and Communications Officer

Requirements

- Post-secondary degree or a combination of relevant education, training, and experience

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in communications, with a focus on media relations, content development, and executive and/or corporate communications

- Demonstrated experience in media relations, executive communications, and developing high-quality content across multiple platforms, including speeches, op-eds, social media, and newsletters

- Experience working collaboratively and independently

- Experience leading or supervising staff, including coaching, feedback,



and professional development support

- Bilingualism in English and French is required

- Candidates must successfully pass all required security clearances

- Knowledge of Indigenous languages is considered an asset

- Experience with and/or knowledge of Indigenous cultures within Canada is considered an asset

- Experience working in or with the non-profit or charitable sector is considered an asset#

- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

- Strong knowledge of internal and external communications practices, including brand management, digital communications, media relations, and stakeholder engagement

- Solid organizational, project management, and time management skills

- Strong interpersonal, critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, adaptability, and judgment skills

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing and leading integrated media and corporate communications strategies, with a strong focus on media relations, crisis communications, and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in creating high-quality content and managing team performance while ensuring consistent messaging across various communication channels.

Highest-signal resume keywords

- Media Relations

- Crisis Communications

- Executive Communications

- Bilingualism in English and French

- Stakeholder Engagement

Hard Skills

- Content Development

- Public Affairs Strategy

- Reputation Management

- Project Management

- Performance Management

Soft Skills

- Exceptional Written Communication

- Exceptional Verbal Communication

- Interpersonal Skills

- Critical Thinking

- Problem-Solving

Industry Keywords

- Indigenous Cultures

- Non-Profit Sector

- Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

- Digital Communications

- Brand Management

📌 Sr Advisor, Strategic Communications & Media Relations, Bilingual (Ottawa)
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📍 Ottawa