Communications Specialist

Location of Position: Ottawa/Gatineau or Calgary preferable

Reporting to: Communications Manager

Remuneration: In line with market rates

Indicative LOE/Time Frame: Full time over a year with the possibility of extension

Language Requirements: Fluency in English and French

Final date to receive applications: 16 October 2026

Alinea is an international development consultancy providing technical and management expertise that helps people improve their lives. We work with governments, investors, companies, and communities to create lasting change. Over 38 years, Alinea has successfully delivered more than 1000 projects worldwide.

At Alinea International we value diversity, equity, inclusivity, accessibility and belonging in everything we do. We are an equal opportunity employer opposed to all forms of discrimination. We actively seek and encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds recognizing that an inclusive workforce enriches our organization and achieves smarter, more innovative results.

Alinea is committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. Due to the nature of our work, all candidates will be subject to due diligence checks and extensive background checks where appropriate.

Alinea International is recruiting a qualified Communications Specialist based in Canada to work on corporate communications for Alinea International, as well as managing and executing communications plans for a number of international development projects.

• Support the corporate communications teams on creating and executing materials including, but not limited to; social media posts, audio and video content, infographics, and blogs
• Support the planning and execution of communications related events, such as webinars, workshops and panel discussions
• Write and develop media materials which can include press releases, media advisories, public service announcements, and blog posts

• Ensure that projects adhere to Alinea's photography and brand guidelines as outlined by corporate HQ in Canada
• Support activities aimed at increasing project awareness and visibility
• Support the team in general communications activities, such as events organized by the project
• Collect, draft and publish articles and publications related to project activities on Alinea social media (Linked In, Facebook).
• Write and edit content for project websites, such as testimonials and updates on the in-country initiatives
• Support the team in the collection and management of communications data for the project's reporting and closing activities.
• Train and mentor in-country communications staff to ensure that they maintain Alinea's brand and reputation
• All other related project tasks

• Undergraduate degree in communications, marketing, journalism or a related field (i.e. Bachelor or equivalent);
• Minimum of three years of working experience in communications
• Written and spoken mastery of both English and French and language application in a communications context

• Proficiency in creating digital graphics for websites and social media
• Experience using Word Press
• Experience with digital photo and video editing
• Knowledge of international political and social issues