Communications Advisor - Ottawa, Canada - Federation of Canadian Municipalities

Federation of Canadian Municipalities

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Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Salary band

$75,800 - $95,650

Department

Policy and Public Affairs

Language

Bilingualism (English and French) is considered an asset

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) is the national voice of municipal governments, representing the interests of cities and communities with the federal government.

With over 2,100 members including Canada's largest cities, small urban and rural communities, and 20 provincial and territorial municipal associations, FCM represents over 92% of Canada's population.

As the national voice of Canadian municipalities, FCM is an organization that strives to make the communities Canadians live in more prosperous, sustainable, and equitable.

FCM has secured unprecedented tools and influence for municipalities of all sizes—from historic infrastructure, housing and broadband investments to doubling of the federal Canada Community-Building Fund transfer.

Now more than ever, Canada looks to FCM and its members to deliver local solutions to pressing national challenges.

FCM's Policy and Public Affairs department (PPA) provides policy, advocacy and communications support to FCM's National Board of Directors, Standing Committees and Forums, including regional caucuses, the Big City Mayors' Caucus and FCM's Rural and Northern and Remote Forums, and develops national advocacy and engagement strategies with internal and external partners including FCM member municipalities.

Our influence and relevancy is built on the quality and depth of our work, but also how deeply it is informed by our members.

Internally, we are deeply respectful, collaborative, empowering and transparent in our work.

We have a commitment and passion for strengthening Canada by achieving results for our communities, our cities, and our workplace, and by sharing our knowledge and experience on the world's stage, so that others may improve the quality of life in their communities.

Major Purpose:

Reporting to the Strategic Messaging Manager, the Communications Advisor plays a key role within the FCM Communications team by developing and leading strategies and tactical communications plans to support and further corporate and political objectives.

This role also includes a strong focus on producing clear, compelling, and message-focused writing in English (example: strategic communications products, promotional e-communications, speaking notes, key messaging, as well as web content, and other internal/external communications products as required).

The Communications Advisor will also be responsible for fulfilling day-to-day writing and copy-editing needs—in adherence to messaging, branding and style guidelines—ensuring that content furthers corporate and political objectives.

The work at FCM includes FCM becoming an even more member-driven organization that balances the realization of its goals with a people-centered approach.

The incumbent embodies FCM's commitment to being a healthy, diverse, inclusive, and anti-racist organization.

As a senior member of the team, the Communication Advisor works in a manner that embraces these values, the corporate culture and the passion for FCM's mandate.

Key Responsibilities:

Working within a dynamic team of writers (both English and French), lead strategies to identify and develop messaging in support of FCM's communications and events goals.
Create written products designed to carry FCM's core advocacy messages, liaising with policy and programs colleagues where appropriate, to ensure content is on message, accurate, suitable for various tailored audiences and reflective of FCM's work.
Develop a keen understanding of the FCM's tone, voice, brand, messaging style, while ensuring it is consistent with FCM's corporate and political objectives.
Produce regular member communications, to be distributed to members nationwide. Propose topics for the editorial calendar, oversee approvals and translation.
Assist with FCM's event promotion and marketing drive, working collaboratively with other FCM units to determine messaging, write promotional materials and provide input on design, as needed.
As required, liaise with and oversee a roster of freelancers.
Provide daytoday writing and copyediting support, as required.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

Postsecondary education in communications, marketing, journalism, or other relevant field or a combination of education and experience that would be considered equivalent.
Five to six (56) years of professional writing experience and communication campaigns execution.
Demonstrated experience using key messages to construct engaging narratives that further corporate and political objectives.
Ability to develop clear, concise, and engaging content that's tailored to specific audiences, reflecting relevant political sensitivities.
Experience as a copy editor adhering to organizational style guidelines, as well as voice and tone.
Strong project managem