Senior Communications Specialist

Canadian Climate Institute; Calgary; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization focused on climate policy is seeking a skilled communications professional. You will play a key role in producing and editing content, handling digital engagement, and communicating effectively about climate issues. This full-time role offers opportunities for professional growth, flexible work arrangements, and a supportive team environment committed to justice and equity.

Benefits

Employer-paid health care benefits

Four weeks paid vacation

Funding for professional development

Flexible virtual workplace

Qualifications

• At least five years experience in communications.
• Highly skilled editor with proven ability editing long-form reports.
• Knowledge of Canadian Press Style and academic styles.

Responsibilities

• Create core communications products: website copy, newsletters, press releases.
• Produce multimedia content with external teams.
• Write data-driven content that is engaging.

Skills

Editing

Content Creation

Digital Engagement

Proofreading

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Post-secondary degree in communications, journalism, English, or related field

Tools

WordPress

Layout Software

Job description

• Post-secondary degree in communications, journalism, English, or a related field (equivalent work experience may also substitute for this degree).
• At least five years’ experience in communications.
• Highly skilled editor with proven ability editing long-form reports or publications and knowledge of Canadian Press Style and other academic styles.
• Experience working with climate-, energy-, or environment-related content.
• Proven ability writing powerful, short pieces featuring data-driven content.
• Ability to produce simple and engaging multimedia content with external creative and production teams.
• Highly skilled at creating core communications products : website copy, digital newsletters, press releases, key messages, social media posts.
• Experience posting content on websites with WordPress or other tools.
• Proven ability as a superb proofreader in English.
• A self-starter, problem-solver, and collaborative worker who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment and eager to contribute positively to the Institute work.
• Highly knowledgeable about best practices and new developments in digital engagement and social media.
• Aware of current issues and regional nuances related to climate policy in Canada with demonstrated skills and experience working collaboratively and in culturally sensitive ways with Indigenous writers, rights holders, and partner organizations.
• Knowledge of French (intermediate level to bilingual) is a strong asset in this position.
• Familiarity with various data visualization techniques and knowledge of layout software is an asset.

What We Offer

• A full-time (40 hrs / wk) salaried position with occasional travel
• The opportunity to do meaningful work with a dynamic, highly committed team located across the country
• A flexible, virtual workplace with funds to cover home-office setup
• Four weeks’ paid vacation plus federal stat holidays and additional paid days off at year-end
• Up to five days of unpaid leave per calendar year in order to participate in traditional Indigenous practices
• The option to substitute statutory religious holidays for religious or cultural holidays you observe
• Employer-paid health care benefits, Employee Assistance Program, half-day Fridays in the summer, paid sick days, and paid parental leave among other employee supports
• An RRSP contribution plan available to staff after one year
• Funding for professional development, skill training, and participation in conferences

The Canadian Climate Institute is committed to advancing justice and equity in our organization, our work, and our hiring practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, women, LGBTQIA2S+ and persons with disabilities, and are working to create an inclusive culture that supports collective growth, learning / unlearning and meaningful work. We value diverse perspectives and will consider relevant life experience alongside professional qualifications when reviewing applications.Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications and stating you found this job on Jeff Gaulin's Journalism Job Board, via our web site here : .We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Open until the position is filled.