Communications Consultant

Location: Ottawa, ON (Remote, with occasional on-site meetings. Candidates must reside in Ontario)
Language: Excellent written and spoken English communication skills
Duration: Project-based contract, minimum 2 months, with final duration to be confirmed

About the Opportunity
Are you a strategic communications professional who knows how to turn complex priorities into meaningful stories and actionable plans? We're seeking an experienced Communications Consultant to support a community health organization delivering essential health and social services to diverse populations across Ottawa.

This opportunity involves two impactful projects: launching a new 2027–2030 Strategic Plan and elevating awareness of a community-based homelessness, addictions, recovery and treatment initiative. You'll help bring important work to life through thoughtful, accessible communications that build trust, strengthen engagement and reflect a deep commitment to equity and inclusion.

What's In It for You
• Make a meaningful impact on community health, equity and access to services.
• Enjoy a flexible, primarily remote consulting engagement with the opportunity to propose your approach, hours and timeline.
• Collaborate directly with organizational leadership while owning both communications strategy and hands-on execution.

Your Responsibilities
• You'll develop and implement a strategic communications and engagement plan that connects internal teams, community members, partners and funders to organizational priorities.
• You'll create audience-specific messaging, presentations, communication frameworks and practical tools to support consistent engagement.
• You'll lead public-facing communications for a complex community health initiative, showcasing progress, outcomes and impact through compelling storytelling.
• You'll develop accessible, equity-informed content across digital, social media, website, community and media channels while maintaining brand alignment.
• You'll navigate sensitive issues and political considerations with sound judgment, cultural awareness and a thoughtful approach to risk.
• You'll establish meaningful measures to evaluate communications reach, engagement and effectiveness.

Skills and Qualifications
• Senior-level experience developing and executing strategic communications, engagement plans and content strategies in complex environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in equity-centred, trauma-informed communications, anti-racism, anti-oppression and Indigenous cultural safety.
• Exceptional plain-language writing, storytelling and content development skills, including familiarity with AODA accessibility requirements.
• Strong project management, change communications, issues management and communications evaluation capabilities.
• Proven ability to engage diverse audiences, navigate political sensitivities and translate complex information into clear, actionable messaging.
• Experience in Ontario's nonprofit, community health, healthcare, mental health, addictions or housing sectors is strongly preferred, along with exposure to government-funded initiatives and media relations.
• Ability to work independently, recommend realistic project scopes and timelines, and deliver both strategic direction and practical communications materials.

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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.