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Job Description
This is a remote position.
Job Title: Communications and Engagement Specialist
Reporting to: Interim CEO
Location: Remote (Canada)
Employment Type: Full-time, permanent
Compensation Range: $77,750-$85,500 CAD annually, commensurate with experience. Eligible for benefits after probation period.
Work hours/days: 37.5 hours/week, Mon-Fri
Estimated Start Date: January 4, 2027
About SI Canada
Social Innovation Canada is a national charitable organization advancing innovation that works for everyone. We connect people, ideas, and resources to develop and scale community centred solutions while strengthening Canada’s capacity to solve complex problems. By championing social innovation and linking community insight to policy, capital, and institutions, we help create the conditions for lasting social, environmental and economic impact. Our vision is for Canada to have an innovation ecosystem that delivers equitable, transformative outcomes for people, communities and the planet.
About the Role
We are seeking a creative and strategic Communications & Engagement Specialist to lead the formulation, development, and delivery of communications, outreach, and engagement activities that connect our work with key audiences. Acting as an internal subject matter expert, this role advises project leads on bespoke communications approaches and translates organizational priorities into a cohesive strategic narrative. This role ensures our messages are clear, compelling, and aligned with our mission and strategy, while building strong relationships with stakeholders, partners, and the community.
The ideal candidate is an exceptional storyteller, a skilled relationship-builder, and confident in using a range of tools and platforms to amplify our impact. They bring a strong grounding in the field of social innovation, with an understanding of its evolving landscape, key organizations and thought leaders, emerging trends, and the conversations shaping the sector. They are naturally curious, well-informed, and attuned to opportunities to connect our work with broader ideas, movements, and networks.
Key Responsibilities
Content Creation & Management (40%)
- Write, edit, and design materials such as newsletters, blog posts, social media content, press releases, and reports.
- Manage and update the organization’s website and digital platforms.
- Coordinate photography, videography, and other multimedia production.
Communications Strategy & Delivery (30%)
- Design and implement integrated communications and engagement plans to support organizational priorities
- Lead editorial planning that translates organizational goals into strategic narrative and corresponding content
- Ensure all communications align with brand guidelines, tone, and key messages, and are clear and compelling across digital, print, and in-person channels.
- Advise project leads on communications and engagement approaches for bespoke project needs
Stakeholder & Community Engagement (20%)
- Support the development and implementation of strategies to grow, diversify and strengthen engagement across SI Canada's network.
- Build and nurture relationships with practitioners, organizations, thought leaders and other key stakeholders to expand awareness of SI Canada's work and encourage ongoing participation.
- Lead the development and delivery of network communications and engagement activities, including newsletters, targeted outreach, and other initiatives that foster connection, knowledge exchange and participation.
- Plan and help facilitate outreach activities, consultations, and events (both in-person and virtual) that strengthen relationships with stakeholders.
- Gather and share feedback from partners, participants, and community members.
Media & Public Relations (5%)
- Support the drafting and distribution of media releases, backgrounders, and opinion pieces.
- Monitor media coverage and prepare reports on reach and engagement.
- Measurement & Evaluation (5%)
- Track, analyze, and report on communications and engagement metrics.
- Use insights to adapt strategies and improve impact.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 5-7+ years of progressive experience in communications, public engagement, or related fields.
- Demonstrated success developing and delivering integrated communications and engagement strategies.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills for diverse audiences and channels.
- Proficiency with website content management systems (e.g., WordPress) and social media platforms.
- Experience producing and managing visual content using tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
- Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with media, partners, and community stakeholders.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Experience tracking and analyzing communications and engagement metrics to inform strategies.
- Proficiency with Google Workspace; familiarity with CRM systems an asset.
Attributes
- Passion for social change and innovation.
- Ability to work remotely as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- High level of adaptability and flexibility.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Want to apply but aren’t sure you have all of the relevant knowledge and experience? If you’re close, don’t hesitate, do it! Your unique skill set may be exactly what we need.
Employee Benefits & Perks
- Comprehensive health benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Competitive time off policy, providing generous vacation, sick leave, and personal time to support work-life balance
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility
Please let us know of any specific requirements needed before your interviews – we will be happy to work with you on any accommodation requests.
Social Innovation Canada is committed to being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all people, regardless of ability, age, body size, cultural background, education, ethnic origin, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, language, marital status, nationality, physical appearance, political affiliations, perspective, race, religion, sexual orientation, sexuality, status as a parent, socioeconomic status, or other such considerations and intersectionalities therein, feel valued, respected, and that they belong. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that values diverse backgrounds, attributes, and perspectives.
We recognize international experience and strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and communities to apply!
Applicants must reside in and be legally eligible to work in Canada.
How to Apply
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until November 24, 2026. Please click the “I’m interested” button to submit your full application including your resume and cover letter as soon as you are interested.
The hiring process will likely include initial screening and panel interviews, and may include a round of short written tasks or ‘homework’, for which an honorarium will be provided.
SI Canada does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or evaluate candidates or make hiring decisions. We may use AI-enabled tools to support administrative aspects of the recruitment process, such as interview note-taking. These tools do not inform candidate evaluations or selection decisions.
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For more information about Social Innovation Canada, visit our website: sicanada.org
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