Public Affairs & Media Relations Specialist Hybrid

CDA-AMC; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP defined benefit pension

Comprehensive benefits (health, dental

Paid time off (4 weeks vacation)

Birthday paid day off

Flexible hours

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

CDA-AMC in Ottawa and Toronto seeks a Public Affairs Officer to join the Executive Office on a full-time hybrid basis. You will monitor government activities, draft briefing notes, coordinate media inquiries, and support public affairs plans under the Manager.

We value 3+ years in communications, strong writing and speaking skills, knowledge of Canadian policy, and experience with media relations. AI-enabled tools familiarity is a plus; French fluency is an asset.

Qualifications

• Postsecondary education in communications or related field required; equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in communications, public affairs, media relations, journalism or related field.
• Outstanding written, oral, and presentation skills; experience developing media materials and briefing documents.
• Experience supporting media relations and familiarity with the Canadian media environment.
• Comfort using AI-enabled tools for research, monitoring, planning, and content development.
• Knowledge of Canadian government, public policy, and political environments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor federal, provincial, and territorial government activities and policy developments.
• Conduct environmental scans and analyses to identify trends and risks.
• Monitor health policy, health tech, and related policy issues.
• Draft briefing notes, profiles, and background materials for senior review.
• Coordinate media requests and support approved media plans.
• Maintain awareness of priority developments across Canada.

Skills

Communication

Oral & Written

Public affairs

Media relations

Policy knowledge

French

AI tools

Education

Postsecondary education in communications or related field

Tools

AI-enabled tools

The Canadian Press Stylebook

Job description

CDA-AMC in Ottawa and Toronto seeks a Public Affairs Officer to join the Executive Office on a full-time hybrid basis. You will monitor government activities, draft briefing notes, coordinate media inquiries, and support public affairs plans under the Manager.

We value 3+ years in communications, strong writing and speaking skills, knowledge of Canadian policy, and experience with media relations. AI-enabled tools familiarity is a plus; French fluency is an asset.