Communications Specialist

Alinea International; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Alinea International is recruiting a Communications Specialist based in Canada to support corporate communications for Alinea and manage communications plans for international development projects. The role requires fluent English and French and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

You will write media materials, support events, and help publish content across company channels, ensuring brand consistency and high-quality communications in projects worldwide.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in communications, marketing, journalism or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of working experience in communications.
• Written and spoken mastery of both English and French in a communications context.

Responsibilities

• Support corporate communications: create and execute social media posts, audio/video content, infographics and blogs.
• Assist plan and execute communications events: webinars, workshops and panel discussions.
• Write and develop media materials: press releases, advisories, PSAs and blog posts.
• Ensure adherence to brand guidelines across projects and corporate HQ standards in Canada.
• Draft and publish project articles and publications on social media platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook).
• Write content for project websites including testimonials and updates on in-country initiatives.

Skills

Bilingual English/French

Communications

Social media

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications/marketing/journalism

Tools

WordPress

Graphic design

Video editing

Job description

Location of Position: Ottawa/Gatineau or Calgary preferable

Reporting to: Communications Manager

Remuneration: In line with market rates

Indicative LOE/Time Frame: Full time over a year with the possibility of extension

Language Requirements: Fluency in English and French

Application Deadline: 16 October 2026

Alinea is an international development consultancy providing technical and management expertise that helps people improve their lives. We work with governments, investors, companies, and communities to create lasting change. Over 38 years, Alinea has successfully delivered more than 1000 projects worldwide. alineainternational.com

DEIAB Statement Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Belonging:

At Alinea International we value diversity, equity, inclusivity, accessibility and belonging in everything we do. We are an equal opportunity employer opposed to all forms of discrimination. We actively seek and encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds recognizing that an inclusive workforce enriches our organization and achieves smarter, more innovative results.

Protection:

Alinea is committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. Due to the nature of our work, all candidates will be subject to due diligence checks and extensive background checks where appropriate.

About the work:

Alinea International is recruiting a qualified Communications Specialist based in Canada to work on corporate communications for Alinea International, as well as managing and executing communications plans for a number of international development projects.

The Role

Corporate Communications

• Support the corporate communications teams on creating and executing materials including, but not limited to; social media posts, audio and video content, infographics, and blogs
• Support the planning and execution of communications related events, such as webinars, workshops and panel discussions
• Write and develop media materials which can include press releases, media advisories, public service announcements, and blog posts

Project Communications

• Ensure that projects adhere to Alinea's photography and brand guidelines as outlined by corporate HQ in Canada
• Support activities aimed at increasing project awareness and visibility
• Support the team in general communications activities, such as events organized by the project
• Collect, draft and publish articles and publications related to project activities on Alinea social media (LinkedIn, Facebook).
• Write and edit content for project websites, such as testimonials and updates on the in-country initiatives
• Support the team in the collection and management of communications data for the project's reporting and closing activities.
• Train and mentor in-country communications staff to ensure that they maintain Alinea's brand and reputation
• All other related project tasks

Required Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in communications, marketing, journalism or a related field (i.e. Bachelor or equivalent);
• Minimum of three years of working experience in communications
• Written and spoken mastery of both English and French and language application in a communications context

Good to have Qualifications:

• Proficiency in creating digital graphics for websites and social media
• Experience using WordPress
• Experience with digital photo and video editing
• Knowledge of international political and social issues