Officer, Media Relations and Communications

Job description

ME-04 – $65,436 to $79,533 per year
Permanent Full-time position (37.5 hours per week)
Selection process number: 2090-CMN-26-OC-012

Your place at the Museum
We value diversity and believe we benefit from working in a place where everyone feels included and where the unique qualities and strengths inherent in a diverse workforce are combined. We welcome applications from persons who may identify as a member of one or more other equity seeking groups (for e.g. women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+, religious or cultural minority).

About the position
The Officer, Media Relations and Communications promotes Canadian Museum of Nature (CMN) programs, exhibitions, special activities, corporate events, and science stories through earned media and public relations. The Officer writes and produces media-relations content such as press releases, and also the museum’s newsletter, news stories and related content for nature.ca, as well as select promotional copy. The Officer also provides internal CMN communications support, with appropriate actions through communications plans, emails, responses to media and the public, and messaging for social media.

Working at the museum means:
• Contributing to an engaging mission as well as exciting projects and challenges
• An inclusive, friendly and safe work environment
• A competitive salary established by collective agreements
• Access to federal public service group insurance and pension plans

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Required experience and qualifications

Eligibility criteria
Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Education and training:
Completion of a post-secondary education with a specialization in journalism, communications, or related field such as public relations, marketing, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Language requirements:
English and French are essential.
Imperative Staffing (Profile: CCC/CCC) (definition)

Experience:
• 1 to 3 years of strategic communications experience in planning and implementing the delivery of media relations and communications plans, with related products and activities.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in writing, editing, and coordinating media materials such as press releases, articles, backgrounders, fact sheets and other communications/ products for a variety of media channels.
• Experience producing plain‑language, accessible communications for public audiences, including the adaptation of complex information into clear, inclusive, and accessible content.
• Experience participating in multi-disciplinary project teams, and working with internal and external clients for media outreach and related initiatives to reach target audiences

The following are considered assets for the position:
• Experience developing key messages, preparing spokespersons and acting as a media spokesperson
• Experience with Email platforms to create and deliver e-newsletters
• Experience coordinating media events, interview opportunities, and film shoots
• Experience working in a museum, public, cultural, scientific or educational organization.
• Experience with science communications
• Experience with social media

Job posting period

Until 2026-04-21