Career Opportunity
Summer Youth Opportunity- Communications Officer
Competition #: 2026-05
Posting Period: April 22, 2026
to May 3, 2026
Location: Ottawa (Hybrid)Position Status: 8 weeks, 35 hours per weekNumber of positions: 1Hourly Wage: $23.40
Position Summary and Responsibilities:
Please Note: This position is partially funded by the Canada Summer Jobs program. To apply you must be:
- Must be between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment.
- Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or persons to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and
- have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
- International students are not eligible.
This role is based in Ottawa, but serves the region of Prescott-Russell, Ottawa, Lanark and Renfrew Counties. This position is a hybrid position with two days a week expected onsite.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
United Way East Ontario has an agency-style Marketing and Communications department that offers an amazing summer development experience for a young professional interested in using their skills to make local impact. We are currently working in a hybrid office setting using a variety of virtual engagement and digital project management tools.
The Communications Officer will be responsible for supporting projects involved with some or all of the following:
- Support the Marketing and Communications team in developing compelling content for internal and external audiences to support our business direction in a changing world of philanthropy.
- Support the development and execution of internal and external communications strategies.
- Produce multimedia content for a variety of audiences (videos, audio storytelling, etc).
- Develop blog content and social media posts for a variety of audiences.
- Support the planning of special engagement and event (virtual and/or in-person) opportunities.
- Assist in monitoring social and traditional media channels through software tools
Qualifications:
- Preferred post–secondary degree or diploma in Journalism, Public Affairs/Communication/Policy, Marketing, Events Management, Social Services/Sciences or related area.
- 2+ years creating creative content for the web, with a demonstrated talent for writing in a variety of styles – ads, social media, blogs, headlines etc. considered an asset (this includes student experience)
- Some customer service or office experience would be an asset
Skills:
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Strong judgment, discretion and critical thinking skills that align with the objectives of United Way East Ontario.
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex information to easy-to-understand content.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-faceted environment.
- Excellent project and time management skills leading to an ability to balance and manage competing interests.
- Experience with editing, proofreading and fact-checking.
- Writing, editing in a variety of formats.
- Flexibility, tact, diplomacy, and sensitivity.
- Proactive research practices to stay abreast of emerging issues and topics of interest to United Way.
- Strong listening skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently.
- Some working knowledge of video production or photography would be considered an asset.
- Criminal and Credit Checks are required
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit a detailed cover letter and a resume indicating their interest in the role in confidence by May 3rd, 2026. Please quote the competition number when submitting your resume. Portfolios are welcome.
United Way East Ontario does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for the position.
United Way East Ontario encourages qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds, including those who may need accommodation, to apply to join our staff team. Please advise if you require accommodation throughout the recruitment process.
We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
