Communications Specialist - Western Canada

Location: Hybrid with access to the Vancouver office

Hours: 35 weekly

Salary: $63,341.16

Reports to: Communications Manager

Closing Date: September 5, 2022

About Us

At Ecojustice, we build a case for a better earth every day! We fight, and win, for our planet in court.

Our Mission is why people join Ecojustice. People who choose to join us recognize that this planet is our most treasured inheritance, and it is our imperative to be good stewards for the generations who follow us. We use the power of the courts to defend what we value most. We believe in protecting the environment while having enough time off to enjoy it. If you are courageous, collaborative and dedicated to the fight for a healthier environment, you will find your people here.

The Communications Specialist – Western Canada plans and executes strategic communications and advocacy campaigns that win issues by mobilizing people and influencing decision-makers. They manage of portfolio of communications files that include Ecojustice’s litigation and advocacy initiatives in Ontario and Atlantic Canada. Their ability to develop compelling messaging, work in partnership with our allies in the ENGO sectors, and ensure Ecojustice spokespeople are always ready to deliver a killer soundbite are essential to elevating Ecojustice’s brand and building support for our mission. Working closely with their peers on the communications team, they uphold standards of excellence in Ecojustice communications.

About The Role

This role requires the ability to move nimbly between long-range communications planning and day-to-day implementation of the work across multiple files, channels, and deadlines. The ideal candidate is a thoughtful and resilient team player with a demonstrated ability to build high-trust relationships and deliver exceptional result. Specifically, the role is to:

• Participate in strategic communications by delivering and evaluating SMART campaign briefs, supporting issue notes, and key messages to position Ecojustice’s strategic priorities favourably for decision-makers and in the court of public opinion.
• Deliver targeted, scalable advocacy actions and outreach strategies to build public support for our law and policy asks.
• Pitch Ecojustice’s work to media outlets proactively; issue media statements and releases; plan and execute media briefings and events.
• Train and prepare Ecojustice and client or partner spokespeople for media appearances or interviews, and provide feedback on their performance.
• Coordinate with Ecojustice’s clients, partners, and allies to maintain clear lines of communication, align messages, negotiate strategy and joint outreach, or provide tactical advice.
• Represent Ecojustice’s perspective in strategy and campaign discussions and take initiative to develop shared communications products that further the goals of Ecojustice and our partners, as required.
• Adhere to and provide input on team guidelines re: Ecojustice style and brand, SEO and accessibility standards, tracking results and reporting, etc.
• Advocate for and enhance the overall communications savvy, capacity, and reputation of Ecojustice.

Role Success

We are currently working to embed our commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, and reconciliation into all aspects of our organization. We value candidates who enjoy building meaningful, collaborative partnerships with equity-seeking groups, and in operationalizing JEDI-R values in day-to-day practices and operations.

Typically, we find that people who succeed in this role bring:

• 4+ years professional communications experience, including experience delivery advocacy campaigns, media relations and training spokespeople, and coordinating partner relations.
• Strong storytelling, copywriting, and editing skills, and confidence working across multiple channels and speaking to multiple audiences.
• Proficiency in communications and advocacy campaign planning, and an aptitude for project management and strategy development.
• An aptitude for distilling complex subject matter into accessible public messages and can present information in an accurate and compelling way.
• A self-starter attitude: someone who thrives under high-pressure environments and can set clear priorities and manage time and resources efficiently.
• Excels at distilling complex subject matter into accessible public messages and can present information in an accurate and compelling way.

Our Commitment To Workplace Accessibility, Equity, and Inclusion

Ecojustice is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment and is responding to the calls for action to further reconciliation.

We encourage applications from people with relevant job-related skills and who come from communities which have been structurally marginalized based on race, religion, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression. Members belonging to communities that experience marginalization can self-identify during the application process if they choose to do so.

Ecojustice strives to ensure that our online application system and recruitment process is accessible to individuals with different abilities and encourages candidates to contact careers@ecojustice.ca for any accommodation requests.

Great Reasons To Join Us

• Recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 charities by Charity Intelligence.
• A hybrid work environment and flexible work schedule that best suits you and how you work.
• 5% of your salary as non-mandatory RRSP contribution.
• Parental leave top-up for birthing and non-birthing parents.
• Colleagues dedicated to environmental impact through their work at Ecojustice (over 95% mission alignment rating from 2019-2021 internal surveys).
• A culture of collaborations where employees are fostered by their managers (over 95% manager satisfaction rating from 2019-2021 internal surveys).
• Abundant paid time off options that recognizes 13 public holidays (including National Day for Truth and Reconciliation), starts with 3 weeks of vacation, 1 week of winter holidays, 2 float days and more.
• Additional flexible leave policies that accommodate physical and mental health leave, caregiving responsibilities, volunteering, and other life events.
• A focus on supporting your health and well-being through extended health benefits package, employee and family assistance program and a wellness spending of $500 per year.
• Monthly learning opportunities to further our strategic commitment towards justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, and reconciliation.