Centretown Community Health Centre
Centretown Community Health Centre
Position: Bilingual Communications Assistant – Corporate Services
Region: Ottawa
Description:
Summary
The Communications Assistant supports CCHC’s strategic goals by assisting in the planning, development and implementation of communication activities. Working closely with the Communications Officer and under the supervision of the Corporate Services Director, the Assistant helps ensure that communication initiatives are aligned with CCHC’s values, branding, and strategic objectives. From media relations to social media to advocacy support, this position contributes to achieving measurable communication goals.
Qualifications
- Minimum three years of experience in a position in the not-for-profit sector (or a demonstrated understanding of the sector through volunteering) with a focus on communications, public relations, professional writing, or equivalent work-related duties.
- College diploma or equivalent in business, communications, marketing, public relations or a related discipline from a recognized college.
- Excellent communications skills — written and spoken in both English and French...
- Knowledge of graphic design fundamentals and how to produce communications products suitable for
both print and electronic environments for diverse audiences.
- Ability to use graphic design software /platform (e.g., Canva, Hootsuite)
- Proficient with workplace software programs including Microsoft Office suite
- Demonstrated flexibility and effectiveness within a rapidly changing environment, short deadlines and multiple priorities.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate effectively in an inter-professional team environment.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Demonstrated respect and value for the diversity of the community and individuals
- Understanding of local and provincial governments’ role in health and social services.
- Awareness of legislated
- Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.
Language designation
- English, written and spoken
- French, written and spoken
Salary: $25.95 - $31.26 / hour
Terms of Employment: Term Part-time, 17.5 hours / week– 12 months
Deadline for Application: Friday, October 10, 2025
How to Apply:
Submit your letter of interest along with your résumé on or before October 10, 2025 by 11:59 pm to jobs@centretownchc.org.
Please note the following:
- The subject line of your email should read “Bilingual Communications Assistant”
- The file name for your resume should read:“ (last name)_(first name)_ Resume
- The file name for your cover letter should read: “ (last name)_(first name)_Cover Letter
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only applicants invited to an interview will be contacted.
Candidates requiring accommodation during the application and/or the interview process should contact us at jobs@centretownchc.org so arrangements can be made. CCHC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce and as such, we encourage applications from individuals who reflect the broad diversity of communities we work with.
Centretown CHC has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, as such applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and provide proof of vaccinations to be considered for employment. Reasonable accommodation will be considered for persons with medical exemption or other exemptions under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Location: Ottawa
Profession Type: Administrative and Clerical