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Position: Communications Director
Organization: Oceana Canada http://www.oceana.org
Location: Toronto, Ontario

Oceana Canada seeks a Communication Director, based in our Toronto
office. This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop and
lead communications for an ambitious and growing international charity
dedicated to some of the most important issues facing humanity:
preserving our oceans and feeding the world.

Oceana Canada, an independent charity established to restore Canadian
oceans to be as rich, healthy, and abundant as they once were, is
proud to be affiliated with the international family of Oceana
organizations. Oceana Canada will w

ork with civil society, academics,
fishers, and government to return Canada’s formerly vibrant oceans to
health. We engage in fact-based campaigns designed to preserve the
bounty of the sea as a source for wild-caught fish, as well as to
preserve the marine ecosystem for our and future generations.

The Communications Director for Oceana Canada is responsible for
developing and supporting effective communication strategies for
Oceana Canada’s campaign goals. Candidates must be dedicated to Oceana
Canada’s mission, understand Oceana Canada’s campaign goals and
actively support our success in achieving these goals. He or she will
guide the strategy for all communications, website and public
relations messages and consistently articulate Oceana Canada’s
mission. The Director of Communications will ensure that Oceana Canada
is viewed as a primary source, disseminator and conduit of information
related to the sound laws and policies to conducive to the sustainable
development of Canada’s marine resources.

Responsibilities will include the development, implementation and
evaluation of the annual communications plan; the generation of online
content that engages our audience and leads to measureable
actions/responses; the creation of material that leads to momentum and
awareness as well as tools to test the effectiveness of communications
activities; and effectively engage local and international media
contacts. Prior knowledge of and experience in media in Canada is
required. He or she must have strong English skills, while fluency in
French will be considered an asset.

Job Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or other relevant
field, or equivalent experience working in a fast-paced,
results-driven environment
• At least five years of experience in communications, journalism, or
other related fields
• Superb reporting, writing, editing and verbal communication skills
adaptable to a variety of audiences
• Experience in leading strategy and execution across various social
media platforms
• Ability to synthesize complicated scientific jargon quickly and
accurately for a lay audience
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and work under pressure while
maintaining humor and high energy
• Comfortable with ambiguity and able to spot opportunities in times of change
• Original thinking, the ability to think independently, and provide
solutions both within the team environment and independently
• Must be able to represent Oceana Canada in a professional and
responsive manner.

Oceana Canada offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Oceana
Canada is an equal opportunity employer.

For best consideration, please submit materials by April 3, 2015. To
Apply – Please send a cover letter and resume to:
hr@oceana.ca

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