Communications Coordinator

POSITION DESCRIPTION Communications Coordinator Job Overview

As an integral member of the NAFC team, the Communications Coordinator, under the direction of the CEO in the interim and the Senior Communications Coordinator, is responsible for developing and implementing NAFC’s strategic communication plans. The Communications Coordinator will collaborate closely with the communications team, community members, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure effective communication strategies align with the NAFC’s strategic goals.

• Manage NAFC’s social media presence, including content creation, scheduling, and engagement;
• Monitor and track media coverage and trends related to NAFC’s services and provide regular reports and analysis;
• Coordinate public relations activities, including building and maintaining relationships with community members and relevant stakeholders;
• Organize and support the planning and execution of events, campaigns and conferences;
• Maintain NAFC’s website, ensuring everything is up to date, engaging, and accessible;
• Stay up to date with the latest communication trends and technologies;
• Seek opportunities to enhance NAFC’s reputation and propose innovative ideas for enhancing NAFC’s communication strategies.

Note:

This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or tasks. Instead, responsibilities may change, or new ones may be assigned, as required, that contribute to the overall success of NAFC.

• Bachelor's Degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field;
• 2-3 years of proven experience in communications, public relations, or a related role, preferably within the non-profit sector;
• Must be able to work in both official languages;
• Strong understanding of Indigenous history and culture;
• Knowledge of desktop publishing software;
• Excellent written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver key messages to a diverse audience;
• Proficiency in creating content for digital and traditional media platforms;
• Experience in managing social media platforms and utilizing social media management tools;
• Familiarity with website management and content management systems (CMS);
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines;
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and external stakeholders;
• Fluency in an Indigenous language is also an asset.

Preference will be given to candidates living in the Ottawa/Gatineau region. Depending on applicant qualifications, this role has an expected salary range of $56,700 - $64,100.

Closing date - July 3rd, 2026, at 4:00 pm.

• Qualified candidates of Indigenous ancestry will be given preference in accordance with s. 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act. Candidates are encouraged to self-identify in the cover letter.
• NAFC is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Please let us know if you require accommodation at any stage of this application process.
• Please note that, aside from the question related to your eligibility to work in Canada, all other application questions are non-rated. These questions will not impact your candidacy assessment or influence the selection process for interviews. We are dedicated to ensuring a fair and unbiased evaluation based solely on your qualifications and experience relevant to the position.

En tant que membre à part entière de l’équipe de l’ANCA, la coordonnatrice ou le coordonnateur des communications, sous la supervision de la PDG par interim, est responsable de l’élab oration et de la mise en œuvre des plans de communication stratégiques de l’ANCA. La coordonnatrice ou le coordonnateur des communications collaborera étroitement avec l’équipe de communication, les membres de la communauté et les autres parties concernées afin de garantir des stratégies de communication efficaces et conformes aux objectifs stratégiques de l’ANCA.

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