Senior Digital Content Strategist
About the role
Selection Process Number:
11194090-N
Location of Position:
Ottawa, ON
Job Status:
Term appointment
Job Category:
Communications
Directorate:
Strategic, Corporate and Public Affairs (SCPA)
Division:
Communications, NSERC
Number of Positions Being Staffed:
1
Classification:
GR-07
Security Clearance Required:
Reliability
Salary:
$85,253 - $103,965 per year
Language Requirements:
Bilingual Imperative (CBC/CBC)
Open To:
Anyone legally entitled to work in Canada who are currently residing in Canada.
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid model / Modèle hybride
Closing Date:
November 6, 2025
Special posting considerations:
- The intention of this process is to staff one 12 month term position immediately and establish a pool of partially and fully qualified candidates that may be used to staff indeterminate or term positions at SSHRC and NSERC
Who we are
The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) is Canada’s largest funder of science and engineering. A career at NSERC means supporting the visionaries, explorers and innovators who are searching for the scientific and technical breakthroughs that will advance knowledge, improve the lives of Canadians and transform the world for the better.
Visit our career page at NSERC to learn more about why you should join our agency.
What you will do
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for creating impactful web experiences? NSERC is seeking a talented Senior Digital Content Strategist to join our team!
Your responsibilities will include conducting thorough research and analysis to understand our audience’s needs and preferences, developing comprehensive content strategies, and overseeing the creation and optimization of web content. With a focus on user experience, search engine optimization (SEO) best practices and brand consistency, you will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to enhance our online presence.
The ideal candidate will possess excellent writing and editing skills, a deep understanding of user experience (UX) principles, strong analytical skills, and experience with web design, content management systems (CMS) and HTML/CSS. Project management and collaboration skills are essential for this role, as is the ability to stay up to date with the latest trends and emerging practices in digital content creation and marketing.
What you need to succeed
Education
- A university degree in a relevant discipline (i.e., information systems and design, library studies, information management, digital media design, communications), or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience related to the responsibilities of the position.
- Foreign Credential Validation against Canadian Standards
Experience
- Experience in creating and managing website content, including writing and editing text
- Experience in user experience (UX) principles
- Experience with search engine optimization (SEO), analytics and user engagement data.
- Experience with web design, content management systems (CMS) and HTML/CSS.
- Experience in project management and collaboration
Knowledge
- Knowledge of the Government of Canada Digital Standards.
- Knowledge of the Canada.ca Design System, which includes the Canada.ca Content Style Guide and the Canada.ca Content and Information Architecture Specification.
- Knowledge of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.2).
- Basic knowledge of digital marketing concepts.
Competencies
- Team player
- Effective communication (verbal and written)
- Strategic orientation
- Analytical thinking
- Promote innovation and guide change
- Demonstrate organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
Equity, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment to create a workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.
We welcome all candidates, and encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis and Inuit), veterans, persons with disabilities, Black and other racialized persons, persons of ethnic origins, diverse religions, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Accommodation
Let our team know if you require accommodation or support during the recruitment process by contacting us at recruiting-recrutement@nserc-crsng.gc.ca.
If you require additional information on the position, please contact us at recruiting-recrutement@nserc-crsng.gc.ca.
About Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC; French: Conseil de recherches en sciences naturelles et en génie du Canada) is the major federal agency responsible for funding natural sciences and engineering research in Canada. NSERC directly funds university professors and students as well as Canadian companies to perform research and training. With funding from the Government of Canada, NSERC supports the research of over 41,000 students, trainees and professors at universities and colleges in Canada with an annual budget of CA$1.1 billion in 2015. Its current director is Alejandro Adem.
NSERC combined with the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research forms the major source of federal government funding to post-secondary research, and are collectively referred to as the "Tri-Council"
Senior Digital Content Strategist
About the role
Selection Process Number:
11194090-N
Location of Position:
Ottawa, ON
Job Status:
Term appointment
Job Category:
Communications
Directorate:
Strategic, Corporate and Public Affairs (SCPA)
Division:
Communications, NSERC
Number of Positions Being Staffed:
1
Classification:
GR-07
Security Clearance Required:
Reliability
Salary:
$85,253 - $103,965 per year
Language Requirements:
Bilingual Imperative (CBC/CBC)
Open To:
Anyone legally entitled to work in Canada who are currently residing in Canada.
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid model / Modèle hybride
Closing Date:
November 6, 2025
Special posting considerations:
- The intention of this process is to staff one 12 month term position immediately and establish a pool of partially and fully qualified candidates that may be used to staff indeterminate or term positions at SSHRC and NSERC
Who we are
The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) is Canada’s largest funder of science and engineering. A career at NSERC means supporting the visionaries, explorers and innovators who are searching for the scientific and technical breakthroughs that will advance knowledge, improve the lives of Canadians and transform the world for the better.
Visit our career page at NSERC to learn more about why you should join our agency.
What you will do
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for creating impactful web experiences? NSERC is seeking a talented Senior Digital Content Strategist to join our team!
Your responsibilities will include conducting thorough research and analysis to understand our audience’s needs and preferences, developing comprehensive content strategies, and overseeing the creation and optimization of web content. With a focus on user experience, search engine optimization (SEO) best practices and brand consistency, you will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to enhance our online presence.
The ideal candidate will possess excellent writing and editing skills, a deep understanding of user experience (UX) principles, strong analytical skills, and experience with web design, content management systems (CMS) and HTML/CSS. Project management and collaboration skills are essential for this role, as is the ability to stay up to date with the latest trends and emerging practices in digital content creation and marketing.
What you need to succeed
Education
- A university degree in a relevant discipline (i.e., information systems and design, library studies, information management, digital media design, communications), or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience related to the responsibilities of the position.
- Foreign Credential Validation against Canadian Standards
Experience
- Experience in creating and managing website content, including writing and editing text
- Experience in user experience (UX) principles
- Experience with search engine optimization (SEO), analytics and user engagement data.
- Experience with web design, content management systems (CMS) and HTML/CSS.
- Experience in project management and collaboration
Knowledge
- Knowledge of the Government of Canada Digital Standards.
- Knowledge of the Canada.ca Design System, which includes the Canada.ca Content Style Guide and the Canada.ca Content and Information Architecture Specification.
- Knowledge of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.2).
- Basic knowledge of digital marketing concepts.
Competencies
- Team player
- Effective communication (verbal and written)
- Strategic orientation
- Analytical thinking
- Promote innovation and guide change
- Demonstrate organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
Equity, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment to create a workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.
We welcome all candidates, and encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis and Inuit), veterans, persons with disabilities, Black and other racialized persons, persons of ethnic origins, diverse religions, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Accommodation
Let our team know if you require accommodation or support during the recruitment process by contacting us at recruiting-recrutement@nserc-crsng.gc.ca.
If you require additional information on the position, please contact us at recruiting-recrutement@nserc-crsng.gc.ca.
About Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC; French: Conseil de recherches en sciences naturelles et en génie du Canada) is the major federal agency responsible for funding natural sciences and engineering research in Canada. NSERC directly funds university professors and students as well as Canadian companies to perform research and training. With funding from the Government of Canada, NSERC supports the research of over 41,000 students, trainees and professors at universities and colleges in Canada with an annual budget of CA$1.1 billion in 2015. Its current director is Alejandro Adem.
NSERC combined with the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research forms the major source of federal government funding to post-secondary research, and are collectively referred to as the "Tri-Council"