Communications Strategist

At A Glance

• Location:
  
  Toronto, Hybrid
• Hours:
  
  35 Weekly
• Salary: $82,758.00/year
• Reports to:
  
  Associate Director of Strategic Communications (Program)
• Closing Date:
  January 16, 2025

At Ecojustice, we build a case for a better earth every day! We fight, and win, for our planet in court. Our Mission is why people join Ecojustice. People who choose to join us recognize that this planet is our most treasured inheritance, and it is our imperative to be good stewards for the generations who follow us. We use the power of the courts to defend what we value most.

We believe in protecting the environment while having enough time off to enjoy it. If you are courageous, collaborative, and dedicated to the fight for a healthier environment, you will find your people here.

As a Communications Strategist supporting our Healthy Communities team, this role will shape messaging that drives public awareness and builds momentum for stronger environmental protections, working to ensure that no one in Canada is left behind when it comes to clean air, safe water, and a healthy environment. With a focus on managing diverse portfolios and fostering collaboration, this role is instrumental in amplifying Ecojustice’s mission and maintaining communication excellence.

• Leads strategic communications plans and advocacy campaigns that will drive support for Ecojustice’s priorities, collaborating cross-functionally to do so.
• Writes concise and compelling copy for multiple assets and channels, including email, the Ecojustice website, media outreach efforts, political outreach efforts, etc.
• Analyzes and adapts to ongoing political developments and shifts in public sentiment, adjusting messaging, campaigns, and projected outcomes accordingly.
• Manages relationships with media outlets, and Ecojustice’s clients, partners, and allies, and represents Ecojustice’s perspective in strategy and campaign discussions.
• Ensures high standards for all Ecojustice communications by providing advice for peers, program staff, and external stakeholders; training spokespeople for media appearances, and performing quality checks.

We are currently working to embed our commitment to justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation into all aspects of our organization. We value candidates who enjoy building meaningful, collaborative partnerships with equity‑seeking groups and operationalizing JEDI‑R values in day‑to‑day practices and operations.

• 5+ years of journalism or professional marketing and communications experience, including experience working on political and advocacy campaigns, media training spokespeople, and coordinating partner relations. Experience with in the Toronto media market is an asset.
• Demonstrated proficiency in communications and advocacy strategy and campaign planning.
• Experience with project management and strategy development.
• Strong storytelling, copywriting, and editing skills, and confidence working across multiple channels and speaking to multiple audiences.
• A track record of delivering high‑quality work and developing high‑trust relationships, particularly when working with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to distil complex subject matter into accessible public messages and can present information in an accurate and compelling way.
• Bilingualism in French and English is an asset but not required.
• Experience in Ecojustice’s Healthy Communities program area is also an asset but not required.

Ecojustice is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment and is responding to the calls for action to further reconciliation. We encourage applications from people with relevant job‑related skills and who come from communities that have been structurally marginalized based on race, religion, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression. Members belonging to communities that experience marginalization can self‑identify during the application process if they choose to do so.

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