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CAREER OPPORTUNITY: INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALIST

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is hiring an investigative journalist to write infuriating and hilarious stories about government waste.

Examples include:

• CBC executives took millions in bonuses while firing reporters;
• A former governor general can keep tapping into an expense account after dying; and,
• Bureaucrats funded a sex-toy show in Germany.

There’s nothing better than writing stories that provoke readers to laugh or swear (or both) and it feels great to save taxpayers money by blowing the whistle on government waste.

This position is the ultimate in flexibility. There’s no need to rush into a newsroom at the crack of dawn or feverishly bang out a half-baked story before a midnight deadline. It’s a busy job with some long days, but the hours are flexible. It’s ideal to work from the office in Ottawa, but we’re open to remote work options.

Our investigative journalist has to be curious enough to file more than 1,000 access to information requests per year and patiently listen to whistleblowers.

Applicants need to show they can write 50 to 100 provocative, exclusive, original news stories on government waste per year with technical clarity (i.e. Canadian Press style). Managing freelancers to produce stories is an option.

This position creates content for The Taxpayer magazine, Taxpayer.com website, supporter emails, our YouTube channel as well as media distribution. It also takes the lead on producing content for the CTF’s annual Teddy Waste Awards event.

The investigative journalist must be committed to the CTF’s mandate to fight for: lower taxes, less waste and more accountable government.

This is a full-time, permanent, salaried position that works with the federal director and reports to the vice president, communications. Compensation will depend on qualifications and experience. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation was founded in 1990 and it’s growing across the country.

To Apply:

Applicants are invited to submit their resume, a portfolio of journalistic work (especially pieces that utilized ATI/FOI requests), salary expectations and references, along with a cover letter to: Vice President, Communications, Todd MacKay at [email protected].

Inquiries may be directed through e-mail only.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY: MEDIA AND RESEARCH COORDINATOR

If you want to produce the best social media content in Canada and dig up government waste stories that land on the front pages, then you need to apply now.

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is hiring a full-time Media and Research Coordinator to help produce our in-house media and assist with the research that will be used to testify in parliamentary committees, published in national newspapers and seen on TV.

If you get the job, you will work directly with the CTF’s Federal Director Franco Terrazzano in Ottawa to hold big spending federal politicians and bureaucrats accountable.

Media responsibilities:

• Create memes and graphics for CTF social media
• Film and edit videos
• Assist with script writing
• Assist with joke writing, visuals and presentation for the CTF’s annual Teddy Waste Awards
• Assist with press conferences, including filming, preparing visuals, coordinating media and being involved with media stunts
• Clip CTF interviews, podcasts and parliamentary committee testimonies for social media
• Clip taxpayer news articles and videos to share on social media
• Help produce CTF social media videos, which includes booking guests, finding news clippings and clipping the final long form video to share on other social media platforms
• Scan media to help determine which taxpayer issues to advocate on
• Post news releases and commentaries on the CTF’s website

Research responsibilities:

• Dig up government waste by filing access-to-information requests
• Dive through government reports to find important data to use in news releases, social media videos and newspaper columns
• Produce research and briefing notes for parliamentary committee testimonies, media interviews, columns and videos
• Assist with producing CTF annual reports, including New Year’s Tax Changes and the Gas Honesty Report

General responsibilities:

• Supporting the CTF’s Federal Director as priorities change

To apply:

Apply by emailing your resume and cover letter to CTF Federal Director Franco Terrazzano: [email protected]

Professional Sales Opportunities

Add your voice, through a rewarding professional sales career with the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Canada's leading non-partisan citizen's advocacy group dedicated to lower taxes, less waste and accountable government.

Openings are available in various locations across Canada for independent commissioned sales representatives with a compensation package that includes generous bonus incentives and residual income.

As an Independent Contractor, you will solicit supporters and contributions on behalf of the CTF and its mandate. As a motivated self-starter, you will call on individuals and businesses within an area and time frame that can be tailored to best suit your personal schedule.

A team of seasoned sales professionals will support you by providing in-depth comprehensive initial training, on-going support and the sales tools necessary to succeed and make a difference. A willingness to learn, personal organization and previous sales experience is beneficial.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to the National Field Manager:

• MAIL
  Canadian Taxpayers Federation
  501-2201 11th Ave Regina, SK S4P 0J8

• EMAIL
  [email protected]

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