Senior Communications Consultant - Contract - 19543

Ottawa, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 15, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Contract
Experience level: Mid-level · 3+ years
Minimum education: Master’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Develop and implement communications plans, strategies, materials, and training to support Microsoft 365 adoption and organizational transformation across a geographically dispersed organization. Advise on communications approaches, deliver SharePoint Online training, and maintain SharePoint Online and website content.

Job details

About The Opportunity Our Public Sector client is seeking a bilingual Senior Communications Consultant to support the implementation and adoption of Microsoft 365 across a large, geographically dispersed organization. The successful candidate will assist with the development and implementation of communications strategies, create communications and training materials, and deliver training to end users. The role also involves providing communications advice, supporting organizational transformation initiatives, and maintaining SharePoint Online and website content. Duties include but are not limited to: Assist in the development and implementation of communication plans for geographically dispersed organizations undergoing organizational transformation Provide communications consultation and advice to support communication initiatives and strategies Create communications and training support materials Develop and implement creative communication and information products using various tools, techniques, and media, selecting appropriate channels to convey information, ideas, and results Ensure information is communicated to the appropriate audiences in a timely manner. Prepare reports using clear, professional, and effective language Encourage and gather internal and external feedback to ensure communications are clearly understood Structure external communications to maintain an appropriate organizational image. Maintain confidentiality of organizational information and data Identify target audiences to develop effective communications messages Identify communications barriers and recommend approaches to address them Provide advice on policy and program development approaches and internal or external communications planning alternatives Deliver SharePoint Online training to end users Assist with maintaining SharePoint Online and website content About You The successful candidate will have the following: A Master of Journalism degree from a recognized Canadian university Minimum 3 years of experience within the last five years as a Communications Advisor in a Government of Canada environment, demonstrating the following: Developing communications plans and materials to support a Government of Canada program within a department with at least 8,000 employees Developing web-based communications materials that comply with Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) Canada.ca guidelines Conducting website ROT (Redundant, Outdated, Trivial) analysis and reporting on Government of Canada web pages Providing communications training and education sessions to Government of Canada end users Advanced proficiency in English and French, including oral communication, comprehension, and writing Active Government of Canada Reliability Status security clearance About the Job Location: West End Ottawa, Ontario Contract Duration: 48 weeks, estimated November 9, 2026, to October 8, 2027 Security Clearance: Reliability Status Language Requirement: Bilingual (English and French) LROGOV How To Apply Please apply by clicking the “Apply Now” button below and follow the instructions to submit your résumé. You can also apply by submitting your résumé directly to govcontracts@lrostaffing.com. If you are already registered with us, please contact your Senior Recruiter. Please quote job 19543. LRO Staffing values fairness, confidentiality, and human judgment in every stage of our hiring process. We do not use automated or AI-driven screening tools to assess applications. Each submission is reviewed by an experienced recruiter to ensure a thoughtful and equitable evaluation of every candidate. Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruiters will be in touch with you if your profile meets the requirements for the role and the expectations of our clients. Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a Master of Journalism from a recognized Canadian university and at least three years of recent experience as a Communications Advisor in a Government of Canada environment. Candidates must have advanced English and French skills, relevant experience with government communications, web content and ROT analysis, and an active Government of Canada Reliability Status clearance.