Senior Communications Advisor

What you will do

• Indigenous Relations Senior Communications Advisor
  Help AECL build and strengthen meaningful relationships with Indigenous nations and communities, government departments, local municipalities, and other stakeholders to support long‑term collaborations and partnerships. Plan, organize, and execute a range of meetings, activities, and events; identify and initiate opportunities for engagement independently and in collaboration with CNL; and adapt strategies and approaches based on learnings and relationship‑building. Engage directly with Indigenous nations and government stakeholders while operating within sensitive and complex political, cultural, and historical contexts.
• Communications & Government Reporting Senior Communications Advisor
  Responsible for a range of strategic communications and government reporting tasks. Engage with domestic and international partners, write and coordinate government reports, and respond to ad‑hoc requests. Develop a full understanding of AECL’s strategic agenda and its major files and provide advice on communications and reporting matters anchored in business reasoning. Make reporting processes work by reaching out to a wide array of parties, obtaining input, and knitting information from disparate sources into a coherent final product.
• Flag emerging issues early, make recommendations to improve practices and mitigate risks, and support oversight of CNL’s communications and engagement activities.
• Produce concise writing, including plans, briefing materials, talking points, and government reporting documents.

• University Degree in Indigenous Studies, Public Affairs, Communications, Public Policy, Political Science, English, French or related field.
• At least five years of working experience in communications, policy and/or engagement (stakeholder, community relations, or Indigenous engagement).
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills in both English and French.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent time management skills to deliver a range of requests often within very limited time frames.
• Experience working on nuclear issues is an asset.
• Experience working on large‑scale projects and environmental assessments is an asset.
• Rapid learning ability and adaptability.

• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits for you and your dependents through the Government of Canada.
• Participation in the Public Service Pension Plan (an indexed, defined‑benefit pension plan).
• Vacation, personal and floating days to support physical and mental wellbeing.
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible hybrid work model, balancing working from home and in‑person engagement at the Ottawa or Chalk River, Ontario office.

Two full‑time temporary positions, each with a duration of two (2) years. Candidates must successfully meet Government of Canada security clearance requirements.

We welcome applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any gender identity, expression, and sexual orientation. Preference may be given to individuals who are bilingual and to members of under‑represented groups.