Corporate Communications Specialist

Ottawa ON Hybrid

Position Overview

The Corporate Communications Specialist supports the development and delivery of internalexternaland digital communications across the organization. The role helps build Calians public profile through media and storytelling while ensuring employeesremaininformed connected and aligned through effective internal communications. Working collaboratively with Corporate Services and business units the specialist helps protect and strengthen Calians brand and build broader awareness of the business by producingaccuratetimelyand compelling content.

Responsibilities

Internal Communications

• Write internal updates including intranet articles leadership messages employeeannouncementsand communications to support change initiatives.

• Maintain and update intranet content ensuring accuracyrelevanceand ease of navigation.

• Support employee engagement initiatives such as Town Halls internal campaigns recognitionprogramsand events.

• Assistwith drafting internal Q&As talking points and communications materials to support operational priorities.

External Communications

• Draft and edit external communications including news releases media statements corporateupdatesand website/text content.

• Support media engagement activities by preparing background material reviewing media requests developing keymessagesandassistingwith briefing packages.

• Monitor media coverage and help prepare summary reports or risk flags asrequired.

• Assistwith coordinating announcements and external communications with internal stakeholders and partners.
  

Social Media & Digital Communications

• Support day-to-day management of corporate social media channels including drafting posts scheduling contentmonitoringengagementand preparing creative assets.

• Work closely with leadership to implement the social media strategy and support planned campaigns.

• Monitor social trendsconversationsand competitor activity toidentifyopportunities for engagement.

• Assistwith metrics trackinganalyticsand monthly reporting.
  

General Communications Support

• Ensure brand consistency across all communications materials.

• Assistwith coordinating approvals managing contentcalendarsandmaintainingcommunications folders and documentation.

• Collaborate with Communications Marketing HR and corporate services and business teams to align messaging and support broader corporate initiatives.

Qualifications

• 13 years of experience in corporate communications public relations digitalcommunicationsor related field.

• University degree or college diploma in a related field

• Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to tailor content for different audiences.

• Experience drafting news releases social mediacontentand internal communications materials.

• Understanding of social media platforms schedulingtoolsand digital engagement best practices.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders.
  

Nice to have:

• Experience with CMS platforms (intranet) basic graphic design or Canva media monitoring tools or analytics/reporting.

• Bilingualism (French/English)

Additional Requirements

• Ability to obtain andmaintainGovernment of Canada Reliability-level security clearance isrequired.

Compensation

$62000- $85000

Vacancy

We have 1 available position(s).

Job Title:Corporate Communications Specialist

Requisition Number:2214

Date:February 12 2026

Location 1:Ottawa ON