Communications Officer (Committees)

Senate of Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 87,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Senate of Canada in Ottawa is seeking a Communications Officer (Committees) within the Directorate of Communications, Broadcasting and Publications. The role focuses on proactive committee communications across channels and supporting the senators’ work for increased visibility.

You will develop and implement plans, liaise with chairs, prepare materials on timelines, and support on-site communications during fact-finding missions outside Ottawa.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience in developing and implementing communications plans.
• Ability to explain complex topics in plain language in both official languages.
• Experience using social media platforms on behalf of an organization/ institution.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communications plans to raise visibility of committee work across multiple channels.
• Collaborate with chairs and offices to prepare timely communications materials.
• Coordinate resources across multidisciplinary teams and manage concurrent project files.
• Occasionally travel to provide on-site communications support for committees outside Ottawa.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Social media proficiency

Strong writing skills

Project coordination

Education

Post-secondary education in communications, journalism or related field

Job description

Closing Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026

Directorate: Communications, Broadcasting and Publications

Classification: SEN 8: $86,650 - $109,635

Closing Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026

About the Senate

The Senate plays a unique role in shaping our country’s democracy. As members of the upper house of Parliament, senators examine legislation, study public policy, champion causes and conduct interparliamentary diplomacy.
As a workplace, the Senate is composed of dynamic people representing our nation’s diverse talents, backgrounds and perspectives. We are committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is provided full and equal opportunity and access to employment, development and advancement. Build and advance your career by joining a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to excellence in support of senators and the institution.

How will you contribute?

Work behind the scenes in the upper house of the Parliament of Canada and in the development of the overall communications strategy aimed at enhancing the visibility of the senators’ work to all Canadians. Leverage your passion for communications, your creative ideas and your interest in current events and political landscape to create dynamic and engaging content.

As the Communications Officer (Committees), you will be responsible for ensuring that a proactive communications approach is put in place to support committees’ work across multiple channels emphasizing the use of modern tools, web and social media platforms.

You will support and collaborate with key stakeholders in the planning and implementation of the communications plans to maximize the visibility regarding ongoing studies and activities. You will also work closely with the offices of committee members (especially the chair and deputy chair) to ensure required communications material is prepared according to specific timelines. This involves analyzing large amounts of information while managing multiple and concurrent project files.

This position reports to the Manager, Strategic Communications and may involve travelling with the committees to provide members with on-site communications support when they are conducting fact-finding missions outside Ottawa.

Open to

The general public to staff one (1) indeterminate full-time position in the Communications, Broadcasting and Publications Directorate.

Prerequisites

• Post-secondary education in communications, journalism or in a related field or a combination of education and experience;
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in developing and implementing communications plans;
• Experience working in a deadline-driven environment;
• Must have demonstrated experience applying principles, methods and industry best practices associated with developing and implementing communications strategies and plans;
• Experience with social media platforms on behalf of an organization/association/institution;
• Demonstrated ability to oversee resources on project deliverables across multidisciplinary teams;
• Strong writing skills with the ability to explain complex topics in plain language in both official languages;
• Knowledge of Parliament and the Canadian political landscape would be considered an asset.

Linguistic Requirements

French Oral Interaction: C

Integrity
Respect
Service
Communication
Adaptability
Judgment
Action Management
Teamwork and cooperation

Organizational Needs

The Senate of Canada is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive workplace where all employees are provided full and equal access to employment, development and advancement opportunities.

Conditions of Employment

Candidates must consent to supply personal information and obtain a security accreditation to be eligible for appointment.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

The Senate of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve, starting with an inclusive and barrier-free hiring process. You are entitled to apply in the official language of your choice (English or French) and you can request to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.