Communication Advisor - Ottawa, Canada - Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse

Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse

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Ottawa, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

Position:

Communications Advisor

Reports to:

Director, Public Affairs and Communications

Profile Date:

May 2023

The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) changes lives by bringing people and knowledge together to reduce the harms of alcohol and other drugs on society.

It is the only organization with a legislated mandate to undertake this work at a national level. We partner with public, private and non-governmental organizations to improve the health and safety of Canadians. CCSA's vision is for a healthier Canadian society where evidence transforms approaches to substance use.

We acknowledge that the First Peoples are the holders of Traditional Knowledge.

CCSA recognizes and respects the power of the ways of knowing and Traditional Knowledge held by the First Peoples and commits to soliciting and incorporating Traditional Knowledge and Indigenous ways of knowing into its work.

Responsibilities

Communications Planning

Provide support and advice to ensure that all communications expand and reinforce CCSA's profile and visibility

Strategic Communications

Contribute to implementing CCSA's corporate communications plan, including outreach strategies, specific projects, and events and activities, through the use of both traditional and social media
Provide communications advice, skills and expertise to drive forward corporate priorities
Develop and execute innovative social media strategies in line with organizational objectives
Develop traditional and paid media campaigns

Public Affairs and Media Relations

Create communications products to link CCSA's issues to government priorities at the federal, provincial and territorial levels
Contribute to the development of media messaging

Social and Digital Media

Develop social media plans to promote websites, reports, public education and events
Write compelling content for various social media platforms

Qualifications and Experience

Diploma or degree in social media, public relations, journalism or communications ; and two to five years of relevant work experience; or certificate in related field and five years of relevant work experience
Ability to take initiative, establish priorities and manage deadlines in a fastpaced environment while exercising flexibility, sound judgment and welldeveloped analytical, reasoning and problemsolving skills
Experience managing social media marketing campaigns and daytoday activities
Experience in dealing with news media
Exceptional writing skills with experience conceptualizing and producing a variety of documents and multimedia materials, including news releases, backgrounders, articles, web content and PowerPoint presentations

Assets

Bilingualism English and French
Experience working with officials at the federal or provincial/territorial levels
Experience using Meltwater software and Meltwater Engagement
Experience with podcast and video production
Knowledge of the addictions field

CCSA is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our work.

As an organization, we are committed to ensuring that First Nations, Métis and Inuit people and all equity-seeking groups are fully represented, including women, people of colour, people with disabilities, and people who are members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

CCSA promotes the rights of all people with disabilities as outlined in the
_Ontario Human Rights Code_ and the
_Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act_, 2005, and its related

No agencies please.

CCSA was created by Parliament to provide national leadership to address substance use in Canada.

A trusted counsel, we provide national guidance to decision makers by harnessing the power of research, curating knowledge and bringing together diverse perspectives.

CCSA activities and products are made possible through a financial contribution from Health Canada. The views of CCSA do not necessarily represent the views of the Government of Canada.