Employment Opportunity

Ottawa Riverkeeper is seeking a Communications Officer to support the planning and delivery of communications that raise awareness, engage the public, and advance the protection of the Ottawa River. This position is covering a leave of absence. 

• Start Date: April 20, 2026
• End Date: October 30, 2026
• Position Type: Full-time fixed-term contract 
• Salary range: $56,000-60,000 
• Hours: 37.5 hrs/week
• Application deadline: March 25, 2026

What you will do

Ottawa Riverkeeper is seeking to fill the role of Communications Officer. You will be the lead for communications at Ottawa Riverkeeper. Tasks may include:

• Aligning communications with advocacy, fundraising, and program goals 
• Website and campaign management 
• Social media coordination and content creation
• Media coordination

What you bring

You have a genuine interest in and support for our cause and a passion for environmental issues. For further success in the role, you also have:

• Strong coordination skills
• Social media expertise
• Ability to prioritize work across many channels 
• Exceptional writing skills that are clear and persuasive
• Attention to detail, including excellent editing skills 

Other valued skills:

• People management
• Bilingualism considered a strong asset 
• Expertise with CRMs and related systems (e.g., Salesforce, Zapier, Wix, etc) 
• Media training 

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!

Ottawa Riverkeeper is a champion and collective voice for the Ottawa River watershed, providing leadership and inspiration to protect, promote and improve its ecological health and future. 

• 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.
• Our office is located in River House, a beautifully restored heritage boathouse with direct access to the waters of the Ottawa River.