Department: Strategy & Change

Term: Full-Time, Permanent

Location: Remote in Canada

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy that Scouts Canada is actively looking to fill.

Salary: The salary for this role is $58,755 per year.

Do you want to be part of creating amazing outdoor adventures for youth? At Scouts Canada, our mission is “to help develop well-rounded youth, better prepared for success in the world” by enabling youth to participate in amazing adventures.

Role Overview:

As Communications Officer (Copywriting &Translation;) at Scouts Canada, this role brings the organization’s voice to life—crafting compelling, on-brand copy that motivates families to join, adults to volunteer, and supporters to give.

With a sharp eye for tone, clarity, and purpose, the officer produces persuasive content for marketing campaigns, fundraising appeals, retail promotions, and promotion of our camps. They also develop internal communications that keep volunteers informed, appreciated, and connected to the mission. Bilingual in English and French, the officer ensures key messaging is accessible across both official languages.

By analyzing content performance and integrating user feedback, they help refine strategies that resonate with diverse audiences. In close partnership with national volunteers and colleagues across the organization, this role ensures Scouts Canada’s words inspire action and strengthen engagement at every level.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Portfolio

· Brand & Marketing: Draft persuasive, on-brand copy that inspires families to join Scouting, adults to volunteer, and customers to support Scouts Canada through fundraising, retail, and property initiatives.

· Internal Communications: Draft copy for internal communications channels that keep internal audiences informed, motivated, and connected; resulting in increased satisfaction among adult volunteers.

· Translation: Translate applicable documents and copy from English to French.

· Other duties: As assigned

Leadership

· Volunteers: Maintain excellent partnerships between staff and National level volunteers.

Evidence, Insights and Reporting:

· User Centered: Collect and share evidence related to the performance of content through external and internal channels,



to lead to more effective decision making and the prioritization of relevant user needs.

Finance and Revenue

· Revenue: Collaborate with fundraising colleagues to secure and manage externally funded partnerships

Qualifications and Job-Specific Competencies:

· A post-secondary qualification in communications, publication, translation, or equivalent experience.

· Recognized certification in French and English.

· 1-3+ years related experience in one of the following areas; in marketing, agency, translation or communications.

· Strategic Thinking & Audience Insight: Ability to understand audience segments (e.g., families, volunteers, donors) and tailor messaging to drive specific outcomes, such as recruitment, retention, or satisfaction. Strong grasp of brand positioning and communications strategy.

· Copywriting & Content Creation: Exceptional writing and editing skills, with experience creating explicit, engaging, and persuasive copy across formats- ads, social posts, email campaigns, web, and print. Able to write in a consistent brand voice and tone across both external and internal channels.

· Internal Communications Design: Experience crafting internal messages that inform, align, and motivate. Understands how to structure content for clarity, accessibility, and impact- especially in volunteer or nonprofit contexts.

· Brand Stewardship: Understands how to express and reinforce brand identity through tone, style, and storytelling while also ensuring messaging builds trust, recognition, and affinity with all stakeholders.

· Translation: Ability to write and adapt content fluently in both English and French, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and cultural relevance for both language audiences. Skilled in maintaining brand voice and tone across languages, and in tailoring messaging to reflect linguistic and regional nuances

· Technical Proficiency:



Strong computer and technical skills and a growth-mindset when approaching new technology, including Proficient with Microsoft 365 / Office applications

Working Conditions:

- Clear PRC (Police Record Check) and VSS (Vulnerable Sector Check) are required before the start date.
- Mandatory training requirement
- Works remotely from home
- Traditional working hours with occasional non-traditional working hours, including evenings and weekends, will be required

Physical Demands:

Sitting at a computer for extended periods of time

Ready to Apply?

If this role excites you, we want to hear from you! Please take the time to tell us about yourself in a cover letter — we want to hear your story — your background, your accomplishments, and why you feel this role is a good fit for you! Please submit your cover letter and resume.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We will be reviewing resumes as they are submitted.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion: Scouts Canada is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, and those from other equity-deserving communities.

Accessibility and Accommodation: Scouts Canada is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. Accommodation requests should be made in advance to People & Culture at [email protected]. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

AI Disclosure: At Scouts Canada, we are committed to inclusive, respectful, and transparent recruitment. To support our selection process, we may use AI tools that assess responses to role-specific questions and experience-never personal details like your name or address. All data is handled in line with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and our privacy policies, used only for recruitment, and never shared externally without your consent.

If you have questions, please contact: [email protected]

📌 Communications Officer, Copywriting & Translation (Canada)
🏢 Scouts Canada
📍 Canada