Location: Ottawa, ON (Hybrid, approximately 2 days onsite per week with flexibility)
Language: Advanced English and French, written and spoken, including content creation in both languages
Duration: 6-month contract, with potential for extension

Are you a strategic communicator who loves turning complex information into compelling stories? We're looking for a bilingual Communications Advisor to join an organization in the arts and culture sector. You'll help shape meaningful communications, advise stakeholders and contribute to initiatives that connect with diverse audiences across the country.

This role offers a dynamic mix of long-term planning and rapid-moving priorities. You'll work alongside a collaborative communications team, bringing fresh perspectives, sound judgment and creative solutions to sensitive and high-profile communications challenges.

What's In It for You

A meaningful opportunity to support the arts and cultural community.

A collaborative team that values initiative, curiosity and strategic thinking.

Flexible hybrid work arrangements and a supportive onboarding experience.

Exposure to diverse communications projects, media relations and stakeholder engagement.

Your Responsibilities

You'll develop strategic communications plans, key messages and engaging content for newsletters, bulletins, announcements and digital platforms.

You’ll advise internal stakeholders, understand their objectives and recommend effective communications approaches.

You’ll manage media inquiries, support issues management and prepare thoughtful responses to sensitive topics.

You’ll balance proactive campaigns and long-term projects with urgent requests requiring quick turnaround.

You’ll collaborate across departments to coordinate communications initiatives, events and announcements.





You’ll contribute to social media strategies and identify opportunities to strengthen audience engagement.

Skills and Qualifications

5+ years of experience in strategic communications, public affairs, media relations or content strategy.

Undergraduate degree in communications, public relations or equivalent education and experience.

Advanced English and French proficiency, with excellent writing, reading and verbal communication skills in both languages.

Strong knowledge of traditional and digital communications, media relations, issues management and social media strategy.

Experience developing content strategies, advising stakeholders and influencing communications decisions.

Excellent judgment, resourcefulness and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities independently.

Experience in journalism, agency, public-sector or arts and culture environments is an asset.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.

All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment.

We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions.

Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.

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