Advocacy & Communications Assistant

External Posting Notice - Canada Summer Jobs Program

Title: Advocacy & Communications Assistant

Department: Policy, Campaigns & Communication

Status: Full-time, 8 week term

Immediate Supervisor: Manager, Policy & Advocacy

Compensation: $23.40/hour

Application Deadline: May 6, 2026

Vacancy Type: Current opening - Summer Position

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. 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.

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!

SCOPE OF POSITION:

Reporting 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 environment using a range of digital tools and enjoys interacting with the public.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: (This is not an exhaustive list of duties to be performed)

• Supports the communications team with updates to the website, social media monitoring and listening, transcribing content, and scoping out stories.
• Supports public engagement activities, including tabling at events.
• Supports the policy and advocacy team with desk research on relevant policy issues, updating government contacts, and drafting policy documents.
• Assists the Manager of Policy with projects, administrative, and clerical duties as required.
• Maintains data and files for department projects and contracts.
• Other general office or administrative tasks, as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES:

• Currently pursuing degree in relevant field of study (such as Political Science, Gender/Women’s Studies, Communications, Education) or equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working within an office environment.
• Experience using a range of digital tools, such as Microsoft Office, social media platforms, Asana, WordPress.
• Excellent writing skills, experience writing blogs.
• Commitment to Oxfam’s mission and strategic focus on women’s rights and gender justice.
• Demonstrated capacity to work in a cross-cultural environment.
• Capacity to take direction, work in a self-directed manner and exceptional skills working within a team setting.
• Capacity to work in English.
• Willingness to sign and abide by the Oxfam Code of Conduct.

**MUST be eligible to work in Canada *

**This 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. **

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!

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-Racism and Anti-Oppression Principles (ARAO), our Feminist Principles, and our six core values: Equality, Empowerment, Solidarity, Inclusiveness, Accountability, and Courage. Our Strategic Framework 2021-2025 has a commitment to grow as a feminist, diverse and inclusive organization. To that end, we have created an Anti-Racism, JEDI and Decolonization Strategy 2023-2025 with a vision to become a more just, inclusive and equitable organization, unbound by the oppressive systems of racism, white supremacy, patriarchy and the legacy of colonialism that have fueled global poverty and inequality.

We prioritize creating a compassionate, inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and connected. For all summer student positions, priority will be given to candidates from designated employment equity groups including, but not limited to: Indigenous youth, members of racialized communities, women, and persons with disabilities.

If you require adaptive measures during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify us at CAN-FA-Accommodation@oxfam.ca or (613) 237-5236. We are committed to providing accommodations to meet your needs. Oxfam Canada has an accommodation policy for persons with disabilities. The job posting is available in alternate formats.

At Oxfam Canada, we are committed to fair, transparent, and human-centered recruitment and selection practices. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) in any stage of our recruitment or selection processes currently. All decisions are made by trained human personnel.

Important Note: Offers of employment are conditional upon signing our code of conduct, satisfactory references, and any required screening checks. At Oxfam Canada, we place a high priority on ensuring that only individuals who share and demonstrate our values join our team.

For additional career opportunities, visit oxfam.ca/employment-opportunities. Please note that we do not offer internships or overseas volunteer placements.

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We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.