Communications Manager

Location

Ottawa, ON – Hybrid

Reports To

Director of Communications

Summary

The Liberal Party of Canada is seeking a Communications Manager for an opportunity to join a dedicated team of staff to support Justin Trudeau and our Liberal team’s work to keep Canada moving forward.

Reporting to the Director of Communications, this role will provide key support and project management to the cross-channel communications efforts of the Liberal Party of Canada – supporting communications products, social media and digital communications, media relations, issues management, creative products, events, and a variety of communications projects across the organization.

We are looking for people who care about the work we do and who are a great fit for our culture and team. If you want to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment and play an active role in promoting Liberal values, then we want to hear from you!

What we offer you

  • Comprehensive benefits coverage
  • Wellness programs
  • Employee & family assistance program
  • Defined contribution pension plan
  • Flexible schedule arrangements
  • Prime downtown location close to transit & shopping
  • No charge gym membership & shower facilities
  • Bicycle locker
  • And more

What you’ll be doing

  • Project manage day-to-day communications priorities across the organization.
  • Support the Director of Communications and Director of Projects and Strategic Communications to ensure message, tone, and narrative consistency across the party.
  • Conceptualize, develop, and execute key communications plans for a variety of platforms and audiences.
  • Lead the drafting and review process for communications content and products, including for social media channels, digital engagement, creative communications, and our website.
  • Prepare and track responses to media inquiries, respond to journalists, and monitor media reporting on the Liberal Party of Canada.
  • Support media and communications requirements at major Liberal events.
  • Help lead the team that supports candidates with policy, messaging, media relations, and campaign tools inquiries
  • Other duties as required.

You’ll need to have

  • An ability to speak and write in both of Canada’s official languages is required.
  • A strong working knowledge of current events and Canadian politics.
  • 3-5 years of political experience.
  • Strong Project Management skills.
  • Proficiency as a writer in both long and short form, particularly with regard to press releases, advisories, speeches, and other media materials.
  • Resourcefulness and strong troubleshooting skills, and with the ability and judgment to make quick decisions.
  • Strong presentation and communication skills, and experience with volunteer facilitation.
  • A keen sense of personal organization and time management, while working both individually and collaboratively.

Apply

LPC is committed to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, 2SLGBTQI+ people, people living with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups. If you identify as a member of an equity-seeking group, you may choose to identify as such in your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Should an offer of employment be presented to you, the offer will be conditional upon the candidates attesting to their fully vaccinated status for COVID-19 and providing proof of such vaccination. LPC is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all requests for accommodation based on a medical contraindication, religion or another prohibited ground for discrimination under applicable human rights legislation(s).

LPC encourages applications from all qualified candidates. LPC has a great record of accommodating persons with disabilities. Contact the Human Resources department at hr-rh@liberal.ca if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies.