Internal Communications Specialist H/F

JOB DESCRIPTION | Communications Manager

The Canadian Race Relations Foundation

The Canadian Race Relations Foundation

The Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) was created in 1996 to reaffirm the principles of justice and equality for all in Canada. The CRRF's mandate is to facilitate throughout Canada the development, sharing and application of knowledge and expertise to eliminate racism and all forms of racial discrimination in Canadian society.

The Communications Manager will be responsible for creating and disseminating content in line with CRRF’s strategic communications vision. You are experienced in designing and executing scalable communications strategies that drive impactful results in growing our programs and brand across multiple communications functions: media engagement, social media, marketing, stakeholder management, and copywriting. Communications Manager

Employment Status One year full-time salaried contract

Ability to travel and attend weekend, early morning and evening meetings as required

Work location Hybrid working setting but may return to work on site as required

CRRF offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes three weeks of vacation, five personal days, two floating days, sick days and 4% of annual income towards RRSP plan, and life, medical and dental care insurance.

Collaborate with communications and other CRRF departments to manage and monitor CRRF’s communications planning, media relations, social media, and onsite event strategy and delivery, and build meaningful engagement with CRRF’s various audiences.

Research, write, and proof compelling, audience-appropriate copy, and create or coordinate graphic design for press releases, webpages, opinion pieces and other public-facing messaging.

Provide support to the senior leadership team and other staff as required, including writing speeches, speaking notes, issues management and key messages, and prepare presentation decks.

Contribute during team meetings including suggesting ideas, brainstorming or providing feedback citing Communications best practices.

Coordinate and manage media partner activity, oversee press activity on site at events, coordinate announcements with media partners, and speak to media on behalf of the CRRF as necessary in both official languages.

Keep abreast of relevant issues and support media monitoring when necessary.

Contribute to internal and external communications planning and programming.

Develop and maintain professional networks and relationships in this sector.

Fluently bilingual (verbal and non-verbal) in French and English is considered essential.

Undergraduate degree (or equivalent experience) in journalism, communications, business, or marketing, or another related field.

Certificate or diploma in public relations, marketing, digital marketing or analytics is an asset.

Minimum 3 years of recent related experience in media relations, communications, publications, and design/marketing principles.

Technical skills such as social media design, videography, editing, and podcasting are assets.

Proven writing/editing, and presentation skills.

Experience with project management and reporting.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and other communications-related digital tools and applications such as WordPress, Canva and Adobe Suite. Comfortable using Zoom and other platforms as required for hosting online meetings and events.

Experience working with non-profits in the areas of social justice, racial equity and diversity.

Possess a passion for public advocacy and demonstrate an understanding of the current challenges of racism and the opportunities for anti-racism work.

Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

CRRF values diversity and is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and cross-cultural sensitivity. We encourage applications from Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities.

We accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.