April 2, 2025
Position: Communications Manager
Reports to: CEO
Status: Permanent employee OR independent contractor
Position type: Full time
Hours of work: Full time (40 hours per week)
Location: Remote OR hybrid (Montréal/Ottawa)
Salary Range: $55,000-$70,000 (based on 40h a week)
Deadline for applications: April 16th,2025
We understand that not everyone will have all the qualifications and experiences listed below, however if you think you would be a great fit for our team, we strongly encourage you to apply! We will work with you to advance your communications skills and offer opportunities for professional development.
About DAWN Canada
DAWN Canada is a feminist, cross-disability human rights organization that works to address systems of oppression. DAWN’s mandate is to end the poverty, isolation, discrimination and violence experienced by women and gender-diverse people with disabilities and Deaf people on the gender spectrum living in Canada, as well as promote their advancement and inclusion by creating change at a systemic level.
Benefits of working with DAWN Canada
DAWN Canada offers a generous vacation plan, personal days and sick days, medical and dental benefits, a life work balance and a flexible work environment.
Role Description
If you are a talented and creative communications professional looking to join a diverse group of highly skilled, intelligent people who are passionate about social justice and human rights, then we would love to hear from you!
The Bilingual Communications Manager will work collaboratively to implement DAWN Canada’s internal and external communications plans and strategies. Working closely in a fast-paced, small team environment, this position is responsible for managing DAWN Canada’s social media platforms, website, and other digital communications vehicles in both official languages with the goal of increasing engagement and awareness of DAWN Canada and its mission.
The successful candidate will collaborate with DAWN Canada colleagues to creatively support advocacy initiatives that make human rights and disability-sector research and policy work more accessible to DAWN Canada’s partners and audiences.
This role has the flexibility of being a part-time or full-time position (or part-time growing to full-time) with the opportunity to be either a permanent employee OR an independent contractor. This position offers opportunities for advancement within the communications department.
Key Responsibilities
General Communications Duties
- Develops effective external and internal communication strategies in partnership with senior management and other staff as required, and ensures that objectives are met
- Supports staff with communications needs, reviews and edits materials for initiatives and events, and answers external requests
Communications Management
- Manages the development of digital and print communication materials and oversees copywriting, editing and proofreading written materials such as reports, briefs, media releases, blog posts, newsletters, presentations, event and conference materials and the Annual Report in accessible formats
- Collaborates with colleagues to develop visually engaging and informative communications materials and creatively share research findings for multiple audiences
- Maintains a strong social media presence on X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Bluesky and YouTube
- Ensures that the website is updated, and content is refreshed on a regular basis
- Manages the oversight of DAWN Canada’s visual identity and brand and ensures consistency and quality in DAWN Canada’s communication materials
- Manages external vendors to coordinate translation, graphic design, production, printing and IT support
- Acts as the main contact for media inquiries and media outreach
Communication Planning and Evaluation
- Working with the team and a third-party agency, acts as the project management lead on the redevelopment of the DAWN Canada website
- Lead the development of DAWN Canada’s communications strategy, social media strategy, and works to broaden reach to appropriate audiences
- Regularly monitors, evaluates and reports on social media and website analytics and other communications projects
Required Knowledge and Skills
- Post-secondary degree in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, or a related field.
- At least three to five years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a non-profit organization.
- Bilingual (English/French) with the ability to read, write, and speak effectively in both official languages.
- Superior writing, editing, and communication skills.
- In-depth knowledge of social media tools and their applications.
- Experience in writing content for diverse audiences across various communication platforms, including websites and social media channels.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to use graphic design software (e.g., Canva and InDesign) to create printed and electronic communication products.
- Knowledge of website publishing applications (especially WordPress).
- Strong knowledge of administration, communication, and evaluation software, including MailChimp and Survey Monkey, social media publishing tools (e.g., Hootsuite or Sprout Social), and Google Analytics.
- Experience in media relations.
- High degree of efficiency, accuracy, and professionalism.
- Strong project management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a small team.
Assets
- Knowledge and techniques related to web accessibility, easy access design, and alternative text, with experience in these areas.
- Knowledge of feminism and human rights.
- In-depth knowledge or lived experience of disability or disability justice.
How to Apply
Please send your cover letter and resume in PDF format to hr@dawncanada.net by April 16th, 2025. Ensure the PDF file is named with your name (NameSurname.pdf). We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Interviewees may be required to provide examples of previous work related to the position OR a brief written task.
DAWN Canada is an equal opportunity employer. As an employer that values workforce diversity, DAWN Canada encourages applicants to identify as members of a marginalized group. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, and women of color, disabled and Deaf women, those identifying as LGBTQIA2+, and/or immigrants.
