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Career Opportunity

Author: 2011/03/18

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF), Canada’s leading non-partisan advocacy group dedicated to lower taxes, less waste and accountable government has an opening for the position of federal communications director.

Description:

Working out of the CTF’s Ottawa office and reporting to the national communications manager, the federal communications director is the CTF’s principal national spokesperson.The director should be familiar with all regions of the country and ideally fluent in both English and French.

The director oversees day-to-day communication with staff, board members, supporters, the media and public, as well as setting and implementing public policy objectives and strategies.

The director should have leadership experience in politics or public policy related work. A degree in political science, commerce, economics or related field is an asset. Experience with media, public speaking, writing and campaign organization is a must.

The director must be a flexible and creative individual, prepared to work long hours and take initiative in a dynamic and often unpredictable work environment. Above all, the director must be enthusiastic and committed to the mandate of the CTF.

Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

For a detailed job description click here.

To Apply:

Applicants are invited to submit their resume, writing sample and references along with a cover letter to the President and CEO by May 17, 2011.

Mail:

Canadian Taxpayers Federation
Attn: Troy Lanigan
587 Pacific Ridge
Victoria, BC V9B-6P9

Fax: (250)881-1108
E-mail: [email protected]

Inquiries may be directed through e-mail only to: President and CEO Troy Lanigan [email protected] 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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