HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTORATE DIRECTION DES RESSOURCES HUMAINES

Creative Content Strategist

Directorate: Communications, Broadcasting and Publications

Classification: SEN 7: $76,480 - $96,770

Job Type: Indeterminate Appointment (permanent, full-time)

Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Closing Date: Sunday, August 10, 2025

About the Senate

The Senate plays a unique role in shaping our country’s democracy. As members of the upper house of Parliament, senators examine legislation, study public policy, champion causes and conduct interparliamentary diplomacy.

As a workplace, the Senate is composed of dynamic people representing our nation’s diverse talents, backgrounds and perspectives. We are committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is provided full and equal opportunity and access to employment, development and advancement. Build and advance your career by joining a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to excellence in support of senators and the institution. 

How will you contribute?

As a passionate visual storyteller, you will use your knowledge of social media trends and audiences to craft compelling narratives, developing digital campaigns and creative content that connect Canadians with the work of senators and the Senate. Collaborating with a dynamic team of creatives, you will oversee projects throughout the content lifecycle — from brainstorming and production to posting and analytics review. Your familiarity with various production tools and apps will enable you to play a hands-on role in creating engaging videos, photos, and written posts tailored to each social media platform. You will use strong written and oral communications skills to pitch ideas and explain the rationale behind your creative vision to colleagues and clients.

Open to

To staff one (1) indeterminate full-time position in the Communications, Broadcasting and Publications Directorate. 

This selection process may be used to staff determinate or indeterminate positions at the same level with similar requirements.

The Senate of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve, starting with an inclusive and barrier-free hiring process. You are entitled to apply in the official language of your choice (English or French) and you can request to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Prerequisites

• A bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or related field of study or an acceptable combination of related education and experience;
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the communications field;
• Experience developing digital campaigns and creative content;
• Experience leading complex creative projects using project planning tools;
• Experience monitoring and analyzing the performance of digital and social media initiatives using analytics tools;
• Experience using social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn on behalf of an organization;
• Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office 365 and Canva;
• Knowledge of digital accessibility and WCAG 2.0;
• Strong written and oral communications skills to pitch ideas and explain the rationale behind your creative vision to colleagues and clients in both official languages.

Linguistic Requirements 

English Reading Comprehension: C

English Written Expression: C

English Oral Interaction: C

French Reading Comprehension: C

French Written Expression: C

French Oral Interaction: C

Competencies

Integrity
Respect
Service
Communication
Adaptability
Judgment
Action Management
Teamwork and cooperation

Organizational Needs

The Senate of Canada is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive workplace where all employees are provided full and equal access to employment, development and advancement opportunities.

Conditions of Employment

Candidates must consent to supply personal information and obtain a security accreditation to be eligible for appointment.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.