Position: Communications and Digital Engagement Advisor
Salary range: $65,000–$75,000
Application deadline: August 20, 2026
Location: Montreal (Hybrid)

The Institute for Research on Public Policy (IRPP), one of Canada's oldest and most trusted think tanks, is recruiting a Communications and Digital Engagement Advisor to join its growing communications team.

Who you are

You are an experienced communications professional with excellent writing skills and a strong understanding of digital communications, audience engagement and strategic communications. You are equally comfortable developing strategy and executing it. You thrive in collaborative environments and are an enthusiastic observer of Canadian politics and public policy. You are bilingual — fluent in either French or English and able to communicate effectively in the other official language — and interested in helping drive good public policy research.

Who we are

We are a 54-year-old think tank based in the heart of Montreal. Our Institute produces in-depth research and convenes events on public policy while publishing the award-winning digital magazine Policy Options. We are looking for a communications professional who will help strengthen our digital presence, expand our reach and engagement, and support the Institute's broader communications and outreach efforts.

Reporting to the Manager, Digital Communications Strategy and Analytics, the Communications and Digital Engagement Advisor will be responsible for the following:

Social Media

• Lead the Institute's day-to-day social media presence across LinkedIn, X, BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and emerging platforms.
• Develop, implement and maintain the Institute's social media strategy in alignment with the organization’s communications plan.
• Develop and maintain a proactive social media content calendar in collaboration with communications and research colleagues.
• Write, edit and publish engaging social media content supporting research publications, events, fundraising initiatives and organizational priorities.
• Plan and manage paid social media campaigns to expand the Institute's reach and influence.
• Monitor community engagement and respond appropriately to comments and inquiries.
• Analyze performance metrics and recommend improvements to increase audience growth and engagement.

CRM, Email Marketing and Audience Engagement

• Lead the production, testing and distribution of the Institute's email communications through HubSpot, including newsletters, fundraising campaigns, marketing emails and targeted outreach.
• Maintain audience segmentation, contact lists and CRM data to support effective communications and outreach.
• Develop proactive audience-growth strategies that strengthen engagement with the Institute's various audiences.

Reporting, Analytics and Digital Engagement

• Monitor and analyze engagement across the Institute's digital communications channels.
• Produce regular reports summarizing communications performance, including social media and email analytics.
• Identify trends and provide recommendations that help inform future communications strategies and campaigns.

Additional Communications Support

• Write and edit a wide range of communications materials, including newsletters, fundraising appeals, marketing emails, website and advertising copy, brochures, and other institutional communications.
• Support the development of communications strategies, communications plans and marketing materials for research projects, organizational initiatives and special campaigns.
• Support website publishing and digital content management as required.
• Assist with podcast production and promotion as required.
• Provide logistical communications support during in-person, virtual and hybrid events.

Skills, qualifications and experience

• Undergraduate degree in communications, marketing, journalism, political science, public policy or a related field, combined with relevant professional experience.
• Excellent writing skills in either French or English, with the ability to communicate clearly in the other official language.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Comfortable interpreting analytics and using data to improve communications performance.
• Experience developing and implementing digital communications strategies.
• Experience managing editorial calendars.
• Experience working with customer relationship management (CRM) systems; experience with HubSpot is a strong asset.
• Experience using digital communications and analytics platforms, such as Hootsuite, Meltwater or similar tools, is an asset.
• Familiarity with WordPress, Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva or other graphic design software is an asset.
• Experience with photography and basic video production and editing for digital and social media is a strong asset.
• More advanced visual storytelling skills will be considered an asset.

Working at the IRPP

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with a collegial work culture rooted in creativity, inclusivity and flexibility. We thrive on the exchange of ideas, both internally and with external partners.

The IRPP is a hybrid workplace based in downtown Montreal. The successful candidate will work from the Montreal office two days a week, subject to change in relation to organizational priorities.

The IRPP is committed to employment equity within its community and to recruiting a diverse staff. We encourage applications from Indigenous, Black and other racialized persons; 2SLGBTQIA+ persons; and Canadians living with disabilities. Please let us know if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.

How to apply

Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae and three writing samples by email via Isarta by August 20, 2026, clearly indicating the position you are applying for in the subject line.

Recruitment process

If we receive a high volume of applications, we may use AI tools to help organize and review application materials as part of our screening process. Candidate data is never uploaded to public tools or shared with providers for training future models. All decisions throughout the hiring process — shortlisting, interviews, and final hiring choices — are made by humans.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.