Strategic Communications Leader for Inuit Affairs

Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid group insurance

RRSP contributions

Annual training allowance

Health and wellness allowance

Relocation allowance

Vacation – starting at 3 weeks

Job summary

Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) in Ottawa, ON, invites applications for a Senior Communications Advisor to lead strategic communications, events, and campaigns advancing ITK’s mandate as the national representational organization for Inuit in Canada. This hands-on, senior role combines strategy and execution across media relations, content leadership, and policy support.

The advisor will integrate ITK teams, craft messaging with cultural integrity, and manage high-profile initiatives and crises.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in communications, media relations or public affairs.
• Experience leading events or large projects.
• Experience with Inuit/Indigenous organizations preferred.
• Experience in political, advocacy, or government setting is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, evaluate integrated communications strategies.
• Lead media relations: media lines, FAQs, news releases, statements, briefings.
• Provide messaging guidance and crisis/issues management.
• Oversee content across ITK channels (website, social, newsletters, reports).
• Plan ITK-led events and national gatherings.
• Coordinate with partners and vendors for events and campaigns.

Skills

Inuit regions knowledge

Strategic communications

Event/project management

Writing/editing

Media relations

Time/budget management

WordPress & digital tools

Education

Degree in Communications/Journalism/Political Science/Indigenous Studies/Public Affairs

Tools

WordPress

Microsoft Office

Social media platforms

Job description

Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) in Ottawa, ON, invites applications for a Senior Communications Advisor to lead strategic communications, events, and campaigns advancing ITK’s mandate as the national representational organization for Inuit in Canada. This hands-on, senior role combines strategy and execution across media relations, content leadership, and policy support.

The advisor will integrate ITK teams, craft messaging with cultural integrity, and manage high-profile initiatives and crises.