About the Role
The C.D. Howe Institute is seeking a Communications Coordinator to support its communications efforts. This role will provide internal and external communications support with a primary focus on writing communications materials, assisting with social media content, and website updates.
Responsibilities
- Draft social media content and assist with the management of the Institute’s social media channels (LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and X).
- Monitor social media performance, highlighting key trends and observations, and help safeguard and strengthen the Institute’s reputation.
- Develop and support the creation of videos, graphics, infographics, podcasts and other visual content to promote the Institute’s research, using established guidelines, team coordination and artificial intelligence.
- Write and distribute news releases, backgrounders and other materials for research publication releases and major announcements to media.
- Serve as secondary point of contact for media outreach and communications, coordinating and facilitating interviews with experts, fellows and authors.
- Support the drafting and editing of the Institute’s Weekly Roundup newsletter in Pardot.
- Assist with development of annual reports, event materials, newsletter campaigns, and other communications materials.
- Edit blog posts and prepare them for posting to our website.
- Assist with website updates, including uploading content, managing profiles and other changes as required.
Requirements
- Interest in Canadian policy issues, with a foundational understanding of Canadian economics, history, politics, and governance.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong commitment to accuracy and strong attention to detail.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset.
Skills
- Writing communications materials
- Social media content
- Website updates
- Microsoft 365 Suite
- Adobe Express
- Content management systems (e.g., WordPress)
- Social media channels (e.g., scheduling and monitoring engagement)
Location
- Toronto
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 1-2 years of experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in public policy, communications, journalism or related fields or recognized equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $55,000–$65,000 CAD
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Opportunities to do challenging and meaningful work
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan with employer match
- Annual wellness account
- Learning and Development account
- Group benefit plan including health and dental benefits, as well as life insurance
About the Company
- The C.D. Howe Institute is Canada's leading economic think tank.
- It is an independent not-for-profit organization whose overarching mission is to raise Canadians’ living standards by fostering economically-sound public policies.
- Non-partisan in nature and national in scope, the Institute commissions authoritative peer-reviewed papers by recognized experts on emerging issues and convenes policy events that bring together private and public sector leaders.
Equal Opportunity
- The C.D. Howe Institute welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
- We are dedicated to building a more diverse and inclusive team that supports the people and communities that we serve and where we live.
- We embrace everyone and encourage job applications from every community.
