Communications Coordinator

Location: Ottawa, Ontario (Hybrid, Tuesday to Thursday on-site) or Fully Remote Outside Ottawa Area
Language: English required, bilingualism considered an asset but not required
Duration: Contract until March 31, 2027, with potential for extension
Background Check Requirement: Candidates must be eligible to obtain a Government of Canada Reliability Clearance. 

About the Opportunity
An established national organization supporting communities across Canada is seeking an Internal Communications Coordinator to support a high-profile finance transformation initiative. Working closely with the Internal Communications Manager and senior finance stakeholders, you will play a key role in shaping how important organizational updates are communicated to employees nationwide.

This opportunity is ideal for a communications professional who enjoys turning complex information into clear, engaging messaging. You will support strategic communication planning, collaborate with cross-functional teams including HR and Finance, and help guide employees through major organizational changes with thoughtful and effective communications.

What’s In It for You
Join a collaborative and people-focused team that values communication, innovation, and meaningful work. You will have the opportunity to work on a large-scale organizational initiative while partnering with experienced communications and finance leaders in a supportive environment.

This role offers flexibility, exposure to strategic internal communications work, and the chance to contribute to initiatives that directly impact employees across Canada. The team culture is friendly, respectful, and highly collaborative, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and professional growth.

Your Responsibilities
• You’ll develop and execute internal communication plans aligned with finance division priorities and major organizational initiatives
• You’ll translate complex financial information into clear, employee-friendly messaging and communication materials
• You’ll collaborate with finance leaders, HR teams, project stakeholders, and change management partners to ensure consistent communication strategies
• You’ll create and manage content for intranet platforms, leadership communications, project campaigns, and employee updates
• You’ll support the rollout of finance and HR-related transformation projects through strategic communications planning and execution
• You’ll monitor engagement metrics and feedback to continuously improve communication effectiveness and employee understanding

Skills and Qualifications
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in internal communications, corporate communications, or public relations
• Proven experience developing and implementing communication plans and strategies for organizational initiatives or projects
• Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to simplify complex or technical information for broad audiences
• Experience managing intranet or internal web content and supporting internal communication campaigns
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and internal communication tools
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
• Experience within finance, public sector/non-profit, or large national organizations is considered an asset

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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.