Communications Advisor - Ottawa, Canada - International Development Research Centre

International Development Research Centre

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Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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If you are looking for a career opportunity, want to give meaning to your professional achievements and contribute to making the world a better place by playing a part in international development, and are passionate about corporate communication
the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is the place for you:

IDRC is home to people who share a passion for international development research. We look for employees who believe that knowledge and innovation can help solve the world's most critical challenges.

Come join our Corporate Communications team and help us build a more sustainable and inclusive world:

Our employment opportunity of the moment:

Communications Advisor**:
Ottawa, Canada (Hybrid Mode*)

Take a minute to see if your profile fits IDRC:

You have:

A University degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., communications, journalism, public relations, political science) or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficiency in French and English (reading, writing, and speaking).
A minimum of five (5) years of experience in communications, including event organization and development of communication strategies.
An indepth understanding of internal communication strategy and public relations.
An enhanced knowledge of IDRC, its activities, and the environment in which it operates.

You are:

A skilled communicator and a team player with great interpersonal skills.
Able to perform research related tasks.
Great at managing projects and have excellent organizational skills.
Able to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Qualified to establish, manage, and monitor relationships with diverse and experienced stakeholders.

You are interested in:

Leading and managing high visibility outreach and liaison activities with important stakeholders.
Managing public events, public information requests, parliamentary returns and liaison with government departments and agencies, as well as program related activities.
Contributing to the development, production, and dissemination of highvisibility corporate communications materials.
Preparing, organizing, and delivering presentations on IDRC tailored to different audiences.
Joining an organization that values and models diversity, inclusion, and equity.

Then we are interested in your profile:

At IDRC, we support your professional development
:

Additional Information:

Hybrid Mode: Have the flexibility to work in hybrid mode (Minimum 3 days out of 10 in the office).

The International Development Research Centre is committed to creating and fostering a
respectful, diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace culture that reflects the people's lives we impact and the Canadian community we work within, where everyone can truly be themselves.

We welcome Indigenous peoples and persons from all races, ethnicities, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, as well as persons with physical or mental disabilities to be part of our team.

We strive to ensure barrier-free selection processes.

If you are contacted regarding a career opportunity, testing or interview, please advise the People and Corporate Culture Division representative of the accommodation measures that must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

**Who can apply? Canadian citizens and permanent residents.