House of Commons (Canada) / Chambre des communes (Canada)

Government Administration

CommunicationsAssistant

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada FULL TIME
The Brief

“Communications Assistant at House of Commons (Canada) / Chambre des communes (Canada). Skills: Social media strategy, Visual content creation, Graphic design, Photography, Video editing, Multimedia asset production, Website content management, Event communications support. Lead and execute social media strategy across platforms. Create high-quality visual content, including graphic design, photography, and video editing for digital and print use”

What You'll Achieve.

Inform and engage constituents; Connecting them with federal initiatives, services, and their community; Engaging and growing audiences on social media

Industry & Context.

Government Administration
Eligibility Requirements

Ability to travel within the riding, including use of a personal vehicle, Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends for events and community engagement, Please include a portfolio of graphic design work demonstrating your experience with digital and print content

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

1–3 years of experience in communications or marketing (internships and co-op placements considered), Proficiency in graphic design tools, including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), Demonstrated experience with photo and video production, Proven ability to design newsletters, print collateral, and digital shareables with attention to detail and visual, Experience planning, managing, and growing social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, X, YouTube, etc.), Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Nice to Have

A creative thinker with a keen eye for visual storytelling and branding, Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines

What You'll Do.

Lead and execute social media strategy across platforms

Create high-quality visual content

including graphic design

and video editing for digital and print use

Design and produce multimedia assets

including short-form videos

informational graphics

and shareable content for digital distribution

Design and produce newsletters

and printed outreach materials

ensuring consistency in branding and messaging

Maintain and update the Member’s website

ensuring content is current

Develop communications materials

including social media posts and campaigns

website content and updates

newsletters and email campaigns

printed mailers and outreach materials

Support event communications

including on-site photography

and live social media coverage

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Join a collaborative, mission-driven team; Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Communication Scope

Compelling digital content and storytelling; Visual storytelling; Consistency in branding and messaging

Process & Methodology

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines

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