Communications Specialist

Taking care of our environment has never been more important than it is today. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is looking for a Communications Specialist to join a team committed to protecting our most important natural areas and the plants and animals they sustain.

NCC is the nation’s leading not-for-profit, private land conservation organization, working to protect our most important natural areas and the species they sustain. Since 1962, we have brought Canadians together to conserve and restore more than 15 million hectares. NCC takes a collaborative, science-based approach to achieve conservation success for the sake of nature and Canadians. With a national office in Toronto and seven regional offices across the country, NCC delivers results you can walk on.

Position Summary

The Communications Specialist will contribute to the development of owned content for the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC). They will be required to develop content for NCC’s desired target audiences, manage the content creation and publishing process for business and operating units across the organization, and monitor content metrics. The Communications Specialist is an expert storyteller and possess excellent knowledge of content trends.

The Communications Specialist will:

• Develop engaging, high-quality communications materials and content to support NCC’s communications plan objectives, particularly focused on NCC’s owned communications channels (magazine, website, annual report, blog, other reports & handouts) and corporate communications (issues notes, letters, speeches).
• Develop audience-first content plans and associated content to support business unit objectives to elevate NCC’s reputation and drive engagement with target audiences and stakeholders
• Provide editorial and fact checking services to ensure communications are clear, accurate and engaging.
• Develop and update key messages on a regular basis to support content plans. 
• Analyze communications activities engagement and regularly report on corporate communications activities and their impact in meeting core objectives. 

Position Requirements

• University degree or college diploma in a related field
• 3-5 years experience in a similar role, including communications, marketing or graphic design
• Excellent editorial and fact checking skills
• Proven experience reviewing/evaluating and creating new content
• Design aptitude and experience with software, such as Adobe Suite, MS Office, CMS
• Demonstrated publications management skills – from conception to execution
• Multimedia (video/audio/other) content production skills are considered an asset

How to Apply

NCC is an equal opportunity employer. If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your cover letter, resume and salary expectations through our Career Centre.

Application Deadline

November 15, 2024 | 11:59pm EST, 9:59pm Mountain Time, 8:59pm Pacific Time, 10:50pm CST, 00:59 am +1 AST

NCC hires based on merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We strive for bold conservation achievements in which equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are the norm. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. NCC implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. 

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, contact us by email at hr@natureconservancy.ca to make any required arrangements. If you have questions regarding accessible employment at NCC, please email us at hr@natureconservancy.ca