TITLE: Communication Officer JOB DESCRIPTION: Contribute to the dissemination of HydroNet’s research and networking activities using different types of media (*e.g. *internet, print media, radio and television) and the complete range of communication techniques available (*e.g. *twitter, web pages, press releases, reports, posters, *etc*).
TASKS AND MAIN RESPONSABILITIES: 1. Participate in the development, and coordinate the implementation, of communication projects about the research and networking activities of HydroNet; 2. Gather information from HydroNet’s researchers (professors, government and industry scientists, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows); 3. Write and prepare annual reports, posters, press releases, news briefs, and briefing notes; 4. Contribute to the organization of HydroNet’s Annual Symposium, and to the production of related documents (*e.g. *posters, announcements, programs, reports); 5. Transmit reports, press releases, briefings, notes, announcements and programs to: HydroNet’s researchers and government and industry partners; other groups potentially interested in HydroNet’s activities; and the general public; 6. Distribute press releases, briefings, notes, announcements and programs via the HydroNet website and social media; 7. Transmit press releases, briefings, notes, announcements and programs to the press, as well as radio and television networks; 8. Communicate with scientists on the opportunities that may increase HydroNet’s visibility (public hearings, citizen committees, *etc*) and coordinate related activities. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education: Diploma/training in communication; Experience: Professional experience in scientific communication; Others: Capacity to write high quality text in French and in English; Knowledge in environmental science (*e.g.* ecology, geography, *etc*); Knowledge of communication and information transfer software. STATUS and SALARY Part-time position from September 2013 to February 2014. Salary: $36 850.39 to 48 050.10 $ per year depending on experience. PROCEDURE Candidates should send a cover letter and Curriculum vitae to [email protected] before August 30th, 2013. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
