Ottawa Riverkeeper is seeking a Campaign Assistant to join our team and support the delivery of compelling public advocacy campaigns that protect the Ottawa River and its watershed.

• Start Date: January 2026
• End Date: April 2026 
• Hourly Wage: $21.95
• Hours: 37.5 hrs/week
• Application deadline: December 10th, 2025*

*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

What you will do

As Campaign Assistant, you will contribute to the development and delivery of communications and policy development campaigns that build public awareness and drive action on freshwater issues. This may include:

• Supporting campaign planning and rollout by helping to research issues, draft content, and coordinate logistics
• Writing, planning, and designing social media content to support policy development initiatives and public engagement, including written and visual content
• Monitoring online conversations, campaign analytics, and media mentions to inform strategy
• Drafting internal policy memos and external advocacy communications (such as blogs, web content, newsletters, and campaign materials)
• Managing internal campaign files and assisting with administrative support (scheduling, agendas, meeting notes, and follow-up)

What you bring

You are energetic and passionate about the environment, and you have a desire to protect it! For further success in the role, you also have:

• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Some familiarity with major social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter/X, TikTok) and content scheduling tools
• Ability to research, synthesize, and communicate information on environmental issues
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality

Other valued skills:

• Experience in environmental advocacy, public campaigns, or policy work
• Bilingual in English and French (oral and written)
• Knowledge of water-related environmental issues and policy
• Understanding of the Ottawa River watershed and regional context
• Experience working with media, community groups, or government
• Experience with basic graphic design or visual content creation (using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or other software)
• Familiarity with web publishing tools (e.g. WordPress)

Applicants must be eligible for funding through ICTC's WIL Digital program, which means:

• You are a Canadian Citizen, a Permanent Resident or a Protected Person as defined by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
• You are registered or enrolled at a Canadian post-secondary education institution and are able to provide proof of full-time or part-time enrolment during placement
• You are legally entitled to work in Canada

Ottawa Riverkeeper is committed to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in its staff and programs. To hire a diverse team, we are committed to training employees who may not have all the required formal experience but can explain in their cover letter how they meet the job requirements and are willing to learn the necessary skills.

Ottawa Riverkeeper is a great place to work!

This is an opportunity to join a great team focused on making positive environmental change. Our culture is flexible and fun. We love the outdoors and love the work we do to protect the watershed. 

• We have an amazing work culture with smart, engaged colleagues who want to learn and improve while having fun.
• We work with colleagues and volunteers to provide the opportunity to lead change across the watershed with a strong culture of collaboration.
• We value flexibility and work-life balance for our team members and offer flexible work hours and a hybrid work environment.
• Our office is located at the NCC River House, a beautifully restored heritage boathouse with direct access to the waters of the Ottawa River.