Are you between 15 and 30 years of age with experience producing outstanding content for social media? Are you passionate about using your writing and design skills to make a difference for immigrants in Ottawa? Refugee 613 needs you this summer!
OCISO supports immigrants and refugees through the journey of making Canada their home by providing creative and responsive programs that are culturally and linguistically appropriate, by building community through mutual respect and partnerships, and by fostering healthy and inclusive spaces for open dialogue and healing.
Refugee 613 is Canada’s leader in migration communications. Rooted in our local work in Ottawa, but also active at the national level, we provide our partners and the public with information, connection and inspiration to improve the welcome and integration of refugees. As part of our commitment to actively work to dismantle systemic racism, we strive to ensure equity and inclusion are embedded in our internal practices and services. Our small, energetic and diverse team highly values life experience, curiosity and creativity. We work hard, laugh a lot and care deeply about what we do.
This position is funded by the Canada Summer Jobs program to provide employment experience to youth between the ages of 15 and 30 years old. The Communications Specialist will play a vital role helping to implement Refugee 613’s extensive communications activities.
The funder requires that successful candidates be:
Please note: International students are not eligible. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizens or permanent residents.
Languages required for this job: English is mandatory (French or a third language is an asset).
$16.55/hour
NOTE: Applications that do not follow these instructions will not be considered
Please send the following documents to HR Department at: recruitment@ociso.org, by May 22, 2024 by 12:00 p.m. (EST) Rolling interviews will be conducted.
We encourage applications from qualified people of all backgrounds, especially women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities.
OCISO is committed to accessibility in employment and to ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with AODA, OCISO will endeavor to provide accommodation to people with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the HR Administrator upon scheduling your interview.
Thank you for your interest in joining OCISO. We appreciate all applications.Due to the volume of applicants, we are only able to contact those selected for further consideration process upon request.