Bilingual Communications & Public Relations Officer

Canadian Alliance of Student Associations; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

RRSP matching

Job summary

Canadian Alliance of Student Associations (CASA) is seeking a Communications and Public Relations Officer based in downtown Ottawa. The role focuses on internal and external communications, media relations, and maintaining CASA’s public image while coordinating content across websites and social media.

You will develop communications strategies, create written and multimedia content, and manage the organization’s communications calendar and member updates.

Qualifications

• Strong written and oral English and French communication.
• Degree or equivalent in a related field; experience accepted.
• Experience in public relations, especially media relations.
• Familiarity with Office suites and website content management.
• Experience managing social media platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram).
• Ability to lead projects, manage multiple tasks, and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee translation, design, and printing of public-facing CASA documents.
• Write and edit materials with clarity and accuracy.
• Maintain CASA style guidelines and update as needed.
• Develop and evaluate CASA communications strategy and calendar.
• Draft internal bi-weekly member updates and manage contact lists.
• Oversee CASA websites and social media accounts; coordinate with external contractors for multimedia content.
• Create advocacy materials for member associations and campaigns.
• Support media relations through press releases and briefings.

Skills

Bilingual communication

Public relations

Media relations

Content writing

Project management

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Degree in communications/PR/journalism

Tools

NationBuilder

Microsoft Office

Google Drive

Mac OS

Website management

Job description

Canadian Alliance of Student Associations (CASA) is seeking a Communications and Public Relations Officer based in downtown Ottawa. The role focuses on internal and external communications, media relations, and maintaining CASA’s public image while coordinating content across websites and social media.

You will develop communications strategies, create written and multimedia content, and manage the organization’s communications calendar and member updates.