The Marketing and Communications Project Officer is responsible for producing the communications products, marketing tactics and resource development required to deliver EHRC’s program outcomes. This role is delivery-oriented and responsible for turning program outputs into polished, audience-ready assets and campaign materials.
Location: Ottawa, ON (Hybrid)
Type: Full-time, one-year contract, with possibility of extension
Reports to: Marketing and Communications Manager
Salary: $60,000–68,000, commensurate with experience
Start date: Immediate
Position Summary
Canada’s electricity sector is experiencing significant growth and transformation. As Canadians electrify their homes and vehicles, integrate renewable energy technologies into the grid and embrace the impact of digital technology, it is crucial to bring together employers, unions, post-secondary institutions and policymakers to address the labour challenges confronting the sector.
Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) is working with its partners to build a world-class, safety-focused, innovative and inclusive electricity workforce. A key element of our work is translating program delivery into useful resources, products, tools and campaigns that stakeholders can access and apply.
Responsibilities
- Produce the communications and marketing outputs required to launch and sustain EHRC programs across digital and print channels (webpages, emails, partner toolkits, one-pagers, resource summaries, promotional collateral).
- Translate program outputs into clear, audience-focused content using plain language and strong message discipline.
- Serve as first-draft owner for program announcements (tools, resources, products, reports) and coordinate editorial review by the Communications Officer for narrative and voice consistency.
- Lead the production pipeline for program deliverables by maintaining timelines, dependencies and asset needs, and feeding required dates into the master editorial calendar.
- Edit and QA program materials (publications, resources, presentations, marketing collateral and digital assets) for accuracy, clarity, accessibility and brand alignment prior to release.
- Conduct interviews with internal and external stakeholders and convert insights into usable program content and assets.
- Coordinate program-scope vendors (design, translation, content production) to deliver assets on time and to standard, in alignment with Manager vendor governance where applicable.
- Plan and execute paid promotion for program deliverables and launches within Manager governance and with Communications Officer editorial review.
- Collaborate with the Marketing and Events Officer to ensure program deliverables are reflected in event materials and follow-up when programs are promoted through events.
- Support publishing of program content as a program content owner across web, email and social, following channel standards and cadence set by the Communications Officer and Manager.
- Monitor and report on program campaign performance and audience engagement, contributing results on a regular and project-based basis.
- Represent EHRC at industry events and support on-site logistics.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate is a delivery-focused communications and marketing professional who excels at turning program work into clear, audience-ready assets and launch materials. They are confident managing production timelines, coordinating inputs from internal teams and vendors and drafting program announcements that are refined through editorial review for narrative consistency.
- Post secondary education or equivalent experience in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, or a related field.
- Minimum of three (3) years of progressive experience in a communications or marketing role, preferably within a not for profit, association, or public interest environment.
- Demonstrated experience writing, editing and producing a range of communications products for digital and traditional channels, with high attention to detail and quality.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong command of tone, plain language writing and audience appropriate messaging.
- Strong project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment.
- Strong collaboration and relationship building skills, with experience working collaboratively across departments and with external partners.
- Proficiency with website content management systems, email marketing tools and social media platforms.
- Experience with graphic design, visual content development, video production, event communications, or media relations is considered an asset.
- Knowledge of the electricity or energy sector is an asset.
- Bilingualism in English and French is considered an asset and strongly preferred.
Work Environment
- Ottawa-based, hybrid work environment (minimum 3 days in office per week).
- Small office with a team of about 20 staff.
- Close to public transport, paid parking available, local amenities nearby.
- Some travel across Canada is required.
Compensation and Benefits
- This is a term, one year contract with the possibility of an extension.
- Salary: $60,000 to $68,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
- 15 days of paid vacation annually.
- Flexible health benefits package upon the completion of probation, including prescription drugs and a Health Care Spending Account.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employer-matched RRSP contributions after one year of service.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
Applications
To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume via email to Yoana Turnin, Director of Programs, at turnin@ehrc.ca.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Do you only meet some of the requirements but still think you are a good fit? At EHRC, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly match every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
EHRC is an enthusiastic equal-opportunity employer. If you are selected for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, we will contact only those selected for an interview.
About EHRC
Electricity is an essential component of the Canadian economy, powered by over 120,000 Canadians who generate, transmit and distribute it to homes and businesses nationwide. As demographics and technology evolve, the industry must adapt and grow its skilled workforce. Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) supports this transition by providing objective research, information and tools on labour market trends, helping the workforce remain innovative and improve service quality. EHRC is a trusted partner, offering evidence-based solutions to the human resource challenges in the electricity sector.
We respectfully acknowledge that we conduct business on the ancestral and unceded territories of all First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples across Turtle Island. EHRC’s head office is located on the traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinabe people, whose enduring presence and contributions we honour.
