Brief Description:

Background:
The Ontario Council for International Cooperation (OCIC) is an expanding community of Ontario-based
international cooperation and global citizenship-focused organizations, institutions, and individuals
committed to working for global social justice, human dignity, and participation for all.
Reporting to the Communications & Content Specialist, the Community Information Officer will work
closely with OCIC staff, members and key partners to produce new content and engage with diverse
actors, including youth, within the international cooperation sector in Ontario. This position is for an
existing vacancy.

Position Description:
Scope of Work:
This role will support OCIC with developing new and compelling communications content, ensuring
website content is up-to-date, supporting relationships with key members and partners, and
maintaining existing databases. Responsibilities will include:

Communications
• Creating new, engaging content for platforms such as print, web and social media, including graphics,
infographics, reports, pamphlets and brochures
• Designing select graphics (including infographics, visual design elements, etc.) for social media,
reports, briefs, web, collateral materials
• Ensuring OCIC brand guidelines are utilized in all communications streams
• Assisting in the development of new marketing materials

Digital Skills
• Researching and piloting innovative ways to share opportunities using AI tools to optimize routine
tasks
•Updating and optimizing the OCIC website (WordPress)
• Supporting OCIC in developing new video content to be shared across digital platforms

Client Services & Collaboration
• Supporting the review and selection of applications for the 2026/2027 cohort of OCIC’s Youth Policy-
Maker’s Hub (YPH);
• Membership relationship development, including researching member websites to find existing
resources, opportunities and activities, and encouraging members to share and/or post these on the
website
• Supporting research of Ontario INGOs, prospective members, partners and competitors to support
OCIC’s membership and partnership strategy development and implementation
• Helping to manage and build strong relationships with partners, including members
Organizational Skills
• Researching and maintaining a database of new sponsorship opportunities and potential members and
partners
Teamwork
• Participating in meetings and workshops related to communications activities
• Networking, liaising and developing relationships with diverse stakeholders including: youth, feminists,
Indigenous, diaspora and disability inclusion groups, organizations and individuals
• Responding to general inquiries
Leadership
• Ensuring the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as well as gender equality and anti-oppression
themes and results are integrated into communications, partnerships and activities as outlined in our
funding agreements and organizational policies
Other
• Helping to document and report on good practices and lessons learned
• Supporting the preparation of qualitative, quantitative and financial reporting items, as necessary
• Other duties, as assigned

Desired Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have:
• Creativity, be artistic, and innovative, with demonstrated interest in communications and ethical
public engagement
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Experience using social media platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram)
• Comfortable creating and editing video content
• Experience in or knowledge of global social justice issues and the work of international cooperation
and solidarity-focused non-profit and community-led organizations
• Understanding of gender equality, anti-racism and anti-oppression principles and practice
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and writing skills, and a demonstrated ability to work
effectively with diverse groups

• Detail-oriented, with experience managing logistics and a demonstrated ability to work independently
and as part of a team
• Post-secondary education is preferred; equivalent lived experience will also be considered

Working Remotely:
This is a virtual position. The successful candidate must have access to a computer and high-speed
internet connection, and capacity to work virtually. Modest compensation will be offered for use of
one’s own computer and internet while working for OCIC. Candidates should reside in Ontario, Canada.

To apply:
This position is funded by the Government of Canada through the Canada Summer Jobs program.
Candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements to be considered:
• Be between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the beginning of employment;
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred
under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of employment
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in
Canada in accordance with Ontario legislation and regulations

Values in Practice:
OCIC’s work, both internally and as a collective of members, is grounded in our shared vision of global
social justice, human dignity and participation for all. Management and staff of OCC are responsible for:
• Providing leadership in ensuring a culture of inclusive, transformative, intergenerational change within
the Council and Council partnerships
• Ensuring that an intersectional approach is modeled in all aspects of the Council’s work
• Ensuring gender equality, anti-oppression and anti-racism themes and results are integrated into all of
the Council’s work, as outlined in OCIC policies and funding agreements

All OCIC staff, Board, volunteers, members, partners, funders, contracted parties and representatives
engaged or working with or for OCIC to provide services on behalf of the Council are required to comply
fully with our Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy and Code of Conduct, and
our Anti-Oppression and Anti-Racism Policy. As an equity seeking organization, OCIC encourages
applications from individuals that represent the full diversity of communities in Canada, including
complexities of intersecting identities such as disability, age, class, gender, race and sexual orientation.
OCIC does not use artificial intelligence (AI) in any part of the recruitment process, including to screen,
assess, or select applicants.

Please complete OCIC’s application form and attach your cover letter and CV by no later than
1:00pm ET, May 6, 2026. Interviews will be conducted online via Zoom May 19-22, 2026.

Apply: https://form.jotform.com/261047088386262

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