Communications Consultant

Ottawa’s Protak Consulting Group is seeking a Communications Consultant for new opportunities with the federal government. Please note: This is a part-time, remote contract opportunity.

Scope of Work

The successful candidate would be required to work remotely part-time (2 days per week) starting the week of August 19.

Tasks

Tasks would include but would not be limited to the following:

• Planning, researching, modifying, assisting, writing and/or reviewing memos, briefing binders, essays and other non-journalistic articles with conformance to established standards;
• Developing and implementing creative communication and information products using a variety of tools, techniques and media such as: visual identity marks, artwork labels, briefing binders, brochures, web and interactive communication content;
• Developing and packaging of social media content for diplomatic mission dissemination including the coordinating images and curatorial texts, edited and translated texts, and reproduction rights;
• Researching, developing and implementing communications strategies involving social media and related content for cultural diplomacy initiatives, presentations or events.
• Provide support and assist communicators in using social media channels to complement traditional channels;
• Ensuring information is communicated to the appropriate people in a timely manner;
• Structuring external communications to project an appropriate corporate image;
• Ensuring confidentiality with respect to organizational or client information and data;
• Determine target audiences in order to better develop messages;
• Developing metrics for communication strategies and projects.

Requirements

• Strict requirement: An active, valid security clearance from the Government of Canada.
• A post-secondary degree or diploma in Communications, Journalism, Media Relations or a related field.
• Over 4 years’ experience developing communications content for art collections (museum, archive, library, public or private collections) preparing exhibitions and interpretive deliverables.
• Recent experience in the design, development and implementation of communication strategies and plans for Government of Canada organizations.
• Recent experience in the design, development and delivery or deployment of communications products and tools.
• Recent experience facilitating stakeholder engagement activities for programs, projects and initiatives that includes the development of questions and answers, fact sheets, presentations, narratives and brochures.
• Recent experience in providing advice to middle management on communication and engagement approaches related to programs, projects or initiatives.
• All previous work experience must include client references.
• Work will primarily be conducted in English.
• Location of work: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Remote/hybrid work is a possibility.

Thank you for your interest in this role with Protak Consulting Group. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for a follow-up interview.