Communication Specialist

Job title: Bilingual communication specialist

Location: Ottawa, ON (hybrid)

Application deadline: October 19, 2025

The Council of Canadian Academies (CCA) is looking for a bilingual (French/English) communication specialist to join our team of diverse professionals committed to supporting evidence-informed policy- and decision-making in Canada. We are seeking an organized communicator with strong initiative, creativity, and a collaborative spirit to help convey the value of evidence in informing public policy. The communication specialist reports to the director of communications, but actively participates as a member of multiple project teams.

Why join us?
At the CCA, you’ll help turn complex, current evidence into stories that inform policy and inspire action. You’ll work closely with smart, supportive colleagues across disciplines and contribute to projects that touch everything from health and environment to public safety, innovation, and the economy.

About the CCA

The CCA is a trusted voice at the intersection of research, society, and public policy, convening expertise and assessing knowledge to advance evidence-informed decision-making in Canada and internationally.

Through expert-led multidisciplinary assessments that draw on evidence from across sectors and communities, the CCA brings clarity, rigour, and balance to understanding the evidence on complex policy topics that are important to people in Canada.

As a not-for-profit, charitable organization, the CCA is guided by the principles of independence, excellence, and integrity in all of its work, delivering consistent value to those using CCA reports to inform policy and public debate.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of corporate and project-specific communications strategies.
• Develop engaging, bilingual content—including reports, web and social media materials, infographics, and videos—that communicates complex scientific evidence clearly and accurately.
• Review and translate brief French-language content, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and accessibility across all communications and short texts.
• Monitor and curate French-language media and social media, and help build and maintain strong relationships with Francophone stakeholders.
• Monitor emerging communications trends and propose proactive opportunities to increase the reach and impact of CCA work.
• Collaborate closely with subject-matter experts and multidisciplinary teams to ensure accuracy, accessibility, and visual appeal.
• Support strategic outreach activities that strengthen awareness of the CCA and uptake of its  assessments.
• Provide support to the director of communications, including drafting correspondence and organizing meetings, when required.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of relevant communications or content-creation experience.
• Strong writing and editing skills in both English and French. (Essential)
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team and across disciplines.
• Proficiency with digital and multimedia tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, Mailchimp, Canva, social media platforms).
• Keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• A university degree in communications, journalism, or a related field.

Please send your CV, a cover letter, and three writing/content samples to careers@cca-reports.ca on or before October 19.

The CCA is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. Please contact us in confidence and provide notice in advance if you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process. 

This is a full-time in-office position; however CCA staff can currently work remotely up to 3 days/week.

The hiring salary range for this position is $69,446-$75,225.

If strong candidates fall short of meeting the full qualifications for the role, the CCA may explore the option of appointing the individual to a more junior-level position with a corresponding salary adjustment.

Benefits:

• Defined-benefit pension plan (HOOPP)
• Employee assistance program
• Excellent extended health and dental benefits
• Paid time off, including office closure between Christmas and New Year’s
• Fifteen (15) annual vacation days, plus four (4) personal days.
• Supportive of continuous professional development.

Thank you to all who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Cette annonce peut être vue en français à l’adresse : https://www.rapports-cac.ca/specialiste-de-la-communication/