Closing Date: July 9, 2025

Salary Range: $75,000–$100,000 depending on qualifications and experience. The top end of the salary range is offered only if the candidate demonstrates most or all qualifications.

Location: Anywhere in Canada

Overview 

As Canada’s foremost climate policy research organization, the Canadian Climate Institute equips policy makers across the country to develop and adopt evidence-based solutions to complex climate and energy challenges. We drive results through in-depth research and analysis, innovative communications, and robust engagement with governments, industry leaders, Indigenous rights holders, and civil society. If you join our team, you’ll be collaborating with some of the most dedicated and influential thinkers working on transformational climate and energy policy in Canada. Learn about our latest work at climateinstitute.ca

The Role

Reporting to the Deputy Director of Communications, the Senior Communications Specialist is responsible for writing, editing, and creating compelling written and digital media content for the Institute’s various publications, blogs, newsletters, website, and social media channels. This position is central to sharing our research and policy perspectives in accurate, strategic, and accessible ways to build support among priority audiences for climate solutions. Through day-to-day media monitoring, and ongoing analysis and application of strategic communications research, this position will help ensure the Institute’s communications and content are engaging and relevant, helping to expand the Institute’s profile as the go-to source of credible and constructive Canadian climate policy expertise. 

Writing and Editing 

• Provide punchy copywriting and detail-oriented editing that distills technical data and complex research into accessible content for policymakers, journalists, and other priority audiences.
• Develop communications content tailored for specific audiences.
• Provide strategic communications guidance and mentorship across research portfolios, including dedicated support for the Institute’s Indigenous Research stream.
• Develop and edit communications content.
• Deliver expert proofreading, frequently conducting the final quality check before publication.

Content Production and Project Management

• Support project management and production of various publications and communications assets, including case studies, white papers, long-form reports, policy briefs, fact sheets, blogs, op-eds and social media content, including video.
• Lead the development of: newsletters, marketing content, podcast and video scripts in addition to other branded communications products.
• Produce daily and topic-specific news scans and media analysis.

Essential Qualifications and Skills

• Post-secondary degree in communications, journalism, English, or a related field (equivalent work experience may also substitute for this degree).
• At least five years’ experience in communications.
• Highly skilled editor with proven ability editing long-form reports or publications and knowledge of Canadian Press Style and other academic styles.
• Experience working with climate-, energy-, or environment-related content.
• Proven ability writing powerful, short pieces featuring data-driven content. 
• Ability to produce simple and engaging multimedia content with external creative and production teams.  
• Highly skilled at creating core communications products: website copy, digital newsletters, press releases, key messages, social media posts. 
• Experience posting content on websites with WordPress or other tools.
• Proven ability as a superb proofreader in English.
• A self-starter, problem-solver, and collaborative worker who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment and eager to contribute positively to the Institute work. 
• Highly knowledgeable about best practices and new developments in digital engagement and social media.
• Aware of current issues and regional nuances related to climate policy in Canada with demonstrated skills and experience working collaboratively and in culturally sensitive ways with Indigenous writers, rights holders, and partner organizations.
• Knowledge of French (intermediate level to bilingual) is a strong asset in this position.
• Familiarity with various data visualization techniques and knowledge of layout software is an asset.  

What We Offer

• A full-time (40 hrs/wk) salaried position with occasional travel
• The opportunity to do meaningful work with a dynamic, highly committed team located across the country
• A flexible, virtual workplace with funds to cover home-office setup 
• Four weeks’ paid vacation plus federal stat holidays and additional paid days off at year-end
• Up to five days of unpaid leave per calendar year in order to participate in traditional Indigenous practices  
• The option to substitute statutory religious holidays for religious or cultural holidays you observe
• Employer-paid health care benefits, Employee Assistance Program, half-day Fridays in the summer, paid sick days, and paid parental leave among other employee supports
• An RRSP contribution plan available to staff after one year
• Funding for professional development, skill training, and participation in conferences

The Canadian Climate Institute is committed to advancing justice and equity in our organization, our work, and our hiring practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, women, LGBTQIA2S+ and persons with disabilities, and are working to create an inclusive culture that supports collective growth, learning/unlearning and meaningful work. We value diverse perspectives and will consider relevant life experience alongside professional qualifications when reviewing applications.