Communication & Marketing Assistant - Contract - 19446

About The Opportunity

LRO Staffing is partnering with a respected Ottawa organization to recruit a Communication & Marketing Assistant for a temporary contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a communications and marketing professional who is hands-on, organized, and comfortable stepping into a busy small-team environment and taking ownership of day-to-day communications needs.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Providing day-to-day communications and marketing support during a busy fundraising period
• Developing and scheduling social media content to promote events, activities, programs, and organizational initiatives
• Creating engaging written and visual content for social media and other communication channels
• Writing, editing, and proofreading communications, promotional materials, announcements, and other content
• Creating basic graphics and promotional materials using Canva
• Assisting with communications planning and coordination for upcoming events and activities
• Maintaining and updating digital and communications materials as required
• Ensuring communications are timely, accurate, and consistent with organizational messaging
• Providing general administrative and project support to the communications and marketing function
• Working collaboratively with the Director and broader team to identify and address communications needs
• Assisting with other related duties as required within a small-team environment
  
  

About You

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Previous hands-on experience in communications, marketing, social media, content creation, or a related role
• Post-secondary education in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field is an asset
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Experience creating and scheduling social media content
• Comfortable using Canva to create basic graphics and promotional materials
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, and standard office technology
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable working independently and taking initiative
• Dependable, proactive, hardworking, and willing to jump in and help wherever needed
• French-language skills are an asset
• Experience within a non-profit, charitable, healthcare, or community-based organization is an asset
• Vulnerable Sector Check required
  
  

About the Job

• Work Arrangement: Fully onsite; option to work from either Ottawa or Kanata location
• Duration: ASAP to October 30, 2026
• Hourly Pay: $25.00 to $32.00
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, flexible within normal business hours
  
  

How To Apply

Please apply by clicking the “Apply Now” button below and follow the instructions to submit your résumé. You can also apply by submitting your résumé directly to executivesupportcontract@lrostaffing.com. If you are already registered with us, please contact your Senior Recruiter. Please quote job 19446.

LRO Staffing values fairness, confidentiality, and human judgment in every stage of our hiring process. We do not use automated or AI-driven screening tools to assess applications. Each submission is reviewed by an experienced recruiter to ensure a thoughtful and equitable evaluation of every candidate.

Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruiters will be in touch with you if your profile meets the requirements for the role and the expectations of our clients. Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.