Communications Coordinator - Coordonnateur des communications

Position : Communications Coordinator

Location : Ottawa (in-person/hybrid)

Employment Type : Full-Time, one (1) year term

Department : Operations – Communications

Reports To : Communications Manager

About the Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages (OCIL)

The Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages is dedicated to promoting and championing Indigenous languages by supporting the efforts of Indigenous Peoples across Canada to reclaim, revitalize, maintain, and strengthen their languages.

Our national team is passionate about our work, and the difference we make with the research, resources and innovation we develop collaboratively with partners and share with Indigenous communities. We have policies in place to ensure a welcoming, safe and respectful workplace, as well as rigorous standards for transparency and accountability.

Our Vision: All Indigenous languages in Canada are safe, vibrant, and thriving.

Our Guiding Principles

There is an urgent need for concerted efforts and investments toward the revitalization of Indigenous languages to arrest and reverse the erosion that has already occurred. Research shows that no Indigenous language in Canada is safe and that all are in varying stages of endangerment.

Indigenous languages are fundamental to the identities, cultures, spirituality, relationships to the land, worldviews, and self-determination of Indigenous peoples.

Indigenous languages have and continue to contribute to the strength of Canada as a whole, including biodiversity and the richness of linguistic and cultural heritage. The Commission is committed to protecting the vitality of all Indigenous languages, including sign languages and sleeping languages.

We welcome interest by qualified candidates as we expand our national team to launch new, exciting projects and to meet growing organizational needs.

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager of Communications, the Communications Coordinator supports the day-to-day coordination, development, and delivery of communications initiatives that advance the mandate and priorities of the Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages.

The position combines communications coordination with hands-on graphic design, production, and management of the Commission’s main social media accounts, supporting the communications team in moving projects from planning through to final delivery. The role helps coordinate timelines, materials, publications, events, announcements, and digital communications activities while developing visually engaging, accessible, and brand-aligned materials for print and digital use.

Key Responsibilities

Support the coordination and implementation of communications initiatives, campaigns, report releases, announcements, events, and other projects across the communications team.

Design and produce communications materials for print and digital use, including reports, publications, fact sheets, presentations, social media graphics, event materials, signage, and other communications products.

Support the production and finalization of Commission reports and publications, including layout, formatting, image placement, version control, coordination of reviews, and preparation of English and French materials.

Maintain communications project timelines, workback schedules, trackers, and workflow systems, coordinating content, approvals, translations, design revisions, production requirements, and deadlines.

Maintain the Commission’s visual identity, brand guidelines, templates, and digital asset library to ensure consistency across all communications materials and platforms.

Manage the Commission’s main social media accounts, including content planning, scheduling, publishing, monitoring, and engagement, while supporting website and digital content development in collaboration with the Innovation Multimedia Coordinator.

Support communications activities related to events, announcements, public engagements, and launches, including coordinating communications materials, distribution and invitation lists, event collateral, signage, presentations, and other requirements.

Coordinate the production of print and digital communications products and maintain organized communications assets and source files, working with printers, translators, designers, and other external service providers as required.

Provide day-to-day communications coordination and administrative support, including scheduling project meetings, preparing materials, tracking action items, and following up on communications deliverables.

Monitor and manage the Commission’s general communications inquiries, triaging requests and coordinating responses with appropriate communications team members.

Monitor Indigenous language events, initiatives, announcements, and relevant activities to help identify communications, outreach, content, and engagement opportunities for the Commission.

Qualifications

Diploma or bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, media, marketing, or a related field, or an acceptable combination of education, training, and relevant professional experience.

2-4 years of professional experience in communications, graphic design, digital media, marketing, public relations, or a related field.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate, high-quality work.

Experience developing and designing communications materials for print and digital platforms.

Experience using graphic design software and digital content development tools.

Working knowledge of digital communications tools, including social media platforms and content management systems.

Ability and willingness to travel across Canada, as required.

Assets

Previous experience working with Indigenous communities, Indigenous organizations, or Indigenous-led initiatives.

Experience with video editing, photography, or multimedia content development.

Experience supporting communications for events, publications, or digital campaigns.

What We Offer

The Commission offers a competitive benefits package, including medical and dental benefits and a pension plan, three weeks paid holidays to begin, plus additional paid days off through the year, including federal and provincial holidays. The Commission offers a wonderful, supportive work environment, with opportunities for career development, mentorship, and professional development.

The Commission recognizes that our success requires us to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve, and diversity in its widest context, one where all people, regardless of difference, are valued and respected.

Preference will be given to Indigenous applicants in accordance with section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act . Candidates are encouraged to self-identify in their cover letter.

Poste : Coordonnateur des communications

Lieu : Ottawa (en personne/hybride)

Type d'emploi : À temps plein, période d'un (1) an

Département : Opérations – Communications

Rapporte à : Gestionnaire des communications

À propos du Bureau du Commissaire aux langues autochtones (OCIL)

Le Bureau du Commissaire aux langues autochtones s'engage à promouvoir et défendre les langues autochtones en soutenant les efforts des peuples autochtones à travers le Canada pour reconquérir, revitaliser, maintenir et renforcer leurs langues.

Notre équipe nationale est passionnée par notre travail et par la différence que nous faisons grâce à la recherche, aux ressources et à l'innovation que nous développons en collaboration avec des partenaires et partageons avec les communautés autochtones. Nous avons mis en place des politiques pour assurer un milieu de travail accueillant, sécuritaire et respectueux, ainsi que des normes rigoureuses de transparence et de re