Communications Consultant

Protak Consulting Group Inc.; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Canada is seeking a Communications Consultant for a part-time remote opportunity. The role involves planning and developing communication strategies for the federal government, requiring an active security clearance and over four years of relevant experience. Candidates should possess a degree in Communications or a related field and demonstrate capability in stakeholder engagement and content development. This position offers flexible hybrid work possibilities.

Qualifications

• Over 4 years' experience developing communications content for art collections.
• Recent experience in designing and implementing communication strategies.
• Experience facilitating stakeholder engagement activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and modify memos, briefing binders, and articles to established standards.
• Develop creative communication products using various media.
• Research and implement communications strategies for cultural diplomacy.

Skills

Active security clearance from the Government of Canada

Communications content development

Client engagement

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Post‑secondary degree or diploma in Communications, Journalism, Media Relations or a related field

Job description

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 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.

Go back to Protak’s job listings page

Follow Protak Consulting Group on LinkedIn