Communications Advisor

@ I&u Studios

Overview

The Communications Advisor at i&u Studios works within the Parliamentary Protective Service in Ottawa, Ontario. This role involves developing and delivering strategic messages, offering innovative communication solutions, and supporting senior leadership in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive strategic messaging through public speaking engagements.
• Provide creative and analytical communications advice aligned with organizational priorities.
• Support management and senior leadership with analysis, recommendations, and communications continuity.
• Shape communications strategies by creating frameworks, tools, and protocols.
• Oversee quality control of communications products including editing, formatting, and branding.
• Collaborate across teams for internal and external communications initiatives.
• Monitor media requests and craft timely media lines and situational updates.

Qualifications & Experience

Candidates must hold a degree in communications or a relevant field, or have equivalent experience. They should have significant recent experience in strategic communications, public speaking, event organization, and managing communications projects. Bilingual ability (CCC/CCC) is imperative.

Work Environment & Benefits

The position features a standard 35-hour work week, paid training, comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, minimum four weeks vacation, flexible work schedules (minimum 2 days in-office weekly), access to on-site fitness facilities, and proximity to transit in downtown Ottawa.

Key skills/competency

• Strategic Messaging
• Public Speaking
• Creative Thinking
• Leadership Support
• Quality Control
• Media Relations
• Event Management
• Analytical Skills
• Bilingual
• Collaboration