About This Opportunity: Advocacy & Communications Assistant (Ottawa)
Oxfam is currently seeking a Advocacy & Communications Assistant (Ottawa) to join their team in Ottawa.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for motivated individuals looking to advance their career.
Education Requirements
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No specific education requirements
Required Experience
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Summer Position
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Oxfam Canada is an affiliate of the international Oxfam Confederation networked in over 85 countries as part of a global movement for change. Our mission is to build lasting solutions to poverty and injustice with a focus on improving the lives and promoting the rights of women and girls. We work directly with communities, partners and women's rights organizations to challenge the systems that perpetuate inequality and keep people poor.
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Together we seek to influence those in power to ensure that women trapped in poverty have a say in the critical decisions that affect them, their families and entire communities. That’s why we believe that ending global poverty begins with women’s rights.
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If you advocate for gender equality, are passionate about women’s rights, and share our values of Equality, Empowerment, Solidarity, Inclusiveness, Accountability, and Courage – we want you on our team!
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SCOPE OF POSITION:
\nReporting to the Manager of Policy & Advocacy, the Advocacy and Communications Assistant supports the Policy, Campaigns and Communications department with a range of tasks focused on our public engagement activities. The assistant has experience working in an office workplace using a range of digital tools and enjoys interacting with the public.\n
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: (This is not an exhaustive list of duties to be performed)
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Minimum of 1 year of experience working within an office environment.
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Willingness to sign and abide by the Oxfam Code of Conduct.
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\n**MUST be eligible to work in Canada *\nThis position is funded by the Government of Canada through the Canada Summer Jobs program. Candidates must be between the ages of 15 and 30, be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred, and have a valid SIN Number.Please be advised that international students, and persons who are here in Canada on a work, youth, or visitor visa/permit are not eligible for the program. \n
We recognize that structural barriers shape experiences and job qualifications. If you don’t see yourself reflected in every job requirement listed in the posting above, we still encourage you to apply!
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As an organization and as individuals, we stand against all systems of oppression, violence, and hate. We stand for justice, equity, diversity, inclusion (JEDI) and decolonization within our organization and society at large, guided by our Anti
Position DetailsKey Responsibilities
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Effectively perform assigned job duties
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Maintain safety and cleanliness in the workplace
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Work effectively with team members
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Follow company policies and procedures
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Perform tasks according to quality standards
Qualifications
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Reliability and punctuality
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Ability to work independently and in a team
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Strong work ethic and positive attitude
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Ability to follow instructions
Why Join Oxfam?Oxfam offers a supportive work environment in Ottawa, where employees can grow and develop their skills. This Advocacy & Communications Assistant (Ottawa) position provides the opportunity to work with a dedicated team and contribute to meaningful work.
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