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Communications CoordinatorInuit Tapiriit Kanatamiᐃᓄᐃᑦ ᑕᐱᕇᑦ ᑲᓇᑕᒥ • Ottawa, ON, CA
Communications Coordinator

Communications Coordinator

Inuit Tapiriit Kanatamiᐃᓄᐃᑦ ᑕᐱᕇᑦ ᑲᓇᑕᒥ • Ottawa, ON, CA
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔮᖅᑖᕋᓱᐊᖅᑐ ᐃᓚᒋᔭᐅᖃᑕᐅᓪᓗᑎᒃ ᐃᓄᐃᑦ ᓄᓇᖓᓐᓂ ᓄᓇᓕᕆᓂᕐᒧᑦ ᐊᖏᕈᑎᐅᓯᒪᔪᓄᑦ ᓯᕗᓪᓕᖅᐸᐅᑎᑕᐅᓂᐊᖅᑐᑦ ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔮᖅᑖᕐᑎᑕᐅᔪᓐᓇᖅᑐᓄᑦ. ᐃᑲᔪᖅᑐᕐᐸᑦᓯ ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔮᖅᑖᕋᓱᐊᖃᑕᐅᔪᓯ ᓇᓗᓇᐃᖅᓯᖁᓪᓗᓯ ᐃᓚᒋᔭᐅᖃᑕᐅᓂᑦᓯᓐᓂᒃ.

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APPLICANTS WHO ARE ENROLLED UNDER AN INUIT NUNANGAT LAND CLAIMS AGREEMENT WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY HIRING. WE ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO SELF-IDENTIFY. Closing Date : Open Until Filled

JOB SUMMARY

The communications coordinator supports Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami’s mandate by delivering day-to-day communications activities, content development, and event support.

This is a dynamic role that supports communications product development, event planning & delivery, as well as special projects. The coordinator may be assigned other supporting tasks, such as, maintaining distribution lists and lists of key contacts; developing and scheduling social media posts; supporting event planning; and supporting publication developing including translation coordination and photo research; artist engagement and coordination of Inuit art holdings; conceptualizing, ordering and tracking promotional items; and other duties as required.

This role supports the communications team to deliver on corporate communications needs in alignment with ITK’s vision and the direction of the Board.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Support the development of communications products by coordinating contributors; assisting with infographics, photography, captions, and credits; managing translation coordination; and supporting distribution across channels.
  • Create and post social media and web content that aligns with organizational priorities, values, and key messages.
  • Support meeting and event planning and coordination, including scheduling, logistics, materials preparation, and follow‑up.
  • Maintain calendars, contact lists, and distribution lists to support effective communications planning and stakeholder engagement.
  • Order, track, and manage promotional materials and communications tools, ensuring accuracy, availability, and brand alignment.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned in support of the communications function and organizational priorities.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

This role works closely with a range of internal and external partners to support effective, respectful, and coordinated communications.

INTERNAL

  • Communications team
  • Corporate Services and Executive teams (as required)
  • File leads and subject‑matter experts
  • Cross‑functional project teams
  • EXTERNAL

  • Inuit regional organizations and partners
  • Federal, provincial, and territorial government contacts
  • Creative and communications vendors (e.g., designers, translators, photographers)
  • Advertising and media partners
  • External contractors supporting communications initiatives
  • QUALIFICATIONS

    KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

  • Familiarity with Inuit regions, history, and governance, or a strong interest and willingness to learn in a respectful way.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and openness to building skills with guidance.
  • Experience in writing and content creation, with the ability to draft clear, simple communications.
  • Basic photography skills or an interest in learning visual content creation.
  • Flexible and adaptable, able to adjust to changing priorities in a supportive, fast‑paced environment.
  • Friendly, professional, and approachable, contributing to a positive team culture.
  • Must have excellent oral and written communication skills (primarily in English; Inuktitut and / or French an asset);
  • Clear communicator, comfortable asking questions and seeking clarification when needed.
  • EXPERIENCE

  • Two (2) years or more working with an Inuit or Indigenous organization
  • Two (2) years or more working in a political or advocacy organization
  • EDUCATION

  • Degree in Political Science, Communications, Journalism, Indigenous Studies, Public Affairs or similar, or :
  • Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance is evident.
  • OTHER INFORMATION

  • Majority of the successful candidate’s time is spent in a sitting position with frequent opportunity to move about.
  • The successful candidate works in a generally comfortable work environment with limited risk of accident or physical discomfort.
  • Work is complex, often managing several items concurrently.
  • Recurring exposure to dealing with deadline driven issues can increase workplace stress.
  • Travel may be required.
  • Must be hardworking and committed to ITK’s mandate.
  • Requires sensitivity and awareness to Inuit culture.
  • BENEFITS

    Conditional to ITK’s Human Resources Policies, you may be eligible for :

  • 100% employer‑paid group insurance upon hire
  • Employer RRSP contributions
  • Annual training allowance
  • Excellent health and wellness allowance
  • Relocation allowance
  • Vacation – starting at 3 weeks / year
  • Paid Christmas break (usually between Xmas and New Year)
  • Candidates with exceptional skills or experience may be considered for compensation above the posted range.
  • Applicants who are a Beneficiary under a Land Claims Agreement will be given priority hiring. We encourage applicants to self‑identify.
  • This role, as with all positions at ITK, requires being in the office full‑time at 75 Albert Street, Ottawa, ON.

    We would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest in ITK however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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