Senior Communications & Media Advisor

PCL Constructors Canada Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

RRSP contributions

Training allowance

Health allowance

Vacation 3 weeks

Job summary

Itk is seeking a Senior Communications Advisor to lead strategic communications, media relations, and campaigns in support of Inuit national representation in Canada. The role blends policy advocacy with hands-on content leadership and event management.

The successful candidate will craft messaging with cultural integrity, manage multiple projects, and collaborate with ITK teams to advance priorities and public understanding of ITK’s mandate.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in communications, media relations, or public affairs.
• Experience leading events and large projects.
• Strong writing and editing skills; tailor communications for diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of Inuit regions, cultures, and governance contexts.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate integrated communications strategies.
• Lead media relations: prepare lines, FAQs, news releases, statements, and briefings.
• Provide messaging guidance, crisis planning, and risk assessment.
• Oversee content creation across ITK channels (web, social, newsletters).
• Coordinate events and campaigns with internal teams and external partners.

Skills

Strong knowledge of Inuit regions

Strategic communications

Media relations

Excellent writing/editing

WordPress experience

Education

Degree in Communications/Journalism/Public Affairs

Tools

WordPress

Job description

Itk is seeking a Senior Communications Advisor to lead strategic communications, media relations, and campaigns in support of Inuit national representation in Canada. The role blends policy advocacy with hands-on content leadership and event management.

The successful candidate will craft messaging with cultural integrity, manage multiple projects, and collaborate with ITK teams to advance priorities and public understanding of ITK’s mandate.