Location: Ottawa, ON - Hybrid work environment; 2 days a week in the office
Summary
Defence Construction Canada (DCC) is seeking a Content and Publications Coordinator to join our evolving Communications team. Reporting to the Team Leader, Corporate Communications, this role supports strategic communications planning and leads the coordination and production of corporate editorial content, including newsletters, corporate reports, memos and bulletins.
This is a hands-on role at the heart of our content production. You will lead delivery of DCC’s weekly newsletter—reviewing submissions and working with a writer-editor to refine content. You’ll bring a strong editorial eye, ensuring tone, clarity and consistency across everything we publish.
You will also support production of major corporate publications, including the Annual Report and Corporate Plan. This includes coordinating inputs, keeping timelines on track, supporting proofreading and approvals, and working with external designers to bring final products together. As part of this work, you will build and manage a library of digital assets—planning photography needs, guiding photo shoots where required, and curating images that strengthen how we tell our story.
We’re looking for someone who takes ownership of their work, keeps projects moving, and isn’t afraid to follow up to ensure deadlines are met. You’re comfortable juggling multiple deliverables, have a sharp eye for detail, and bring sound judgment—whether refining a sentence, selecting an image, or helping stakeholders stay on track. You work well independently and collaborate effectively to get results.
What you bring
You are a proactive communications professional who takes ownership of your work and delivers high-quality content with care and precision. You bring:
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Content development: Experience drafting, editing and refining content, with a strong editorial instinct and the ability to improve clarity, flow and tone
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Editorial judgment and quality: A sharp eye for detail and the ability to quickly proofread and strengthen content, ensuring consistency with style and corporate voice
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Project coordination and delivery: Proven ability to manage multiple deliverables, keep timelines on track, and follow through to completion
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Stakeholder coordination: Confidence working with senior leaders and contributors, including following up to gather inputs and keep projects moving
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Production and collaboration: Experience working with writers, designers and/or external vendors to bring content from draft to final product
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Creativity and visual sense: Good judgment in shaping content and selecting or guiding visuals to support storytelling and layout
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Initiative and accountability: A self-starter who works independently, anticipates needs, and takes responsibility for delivering results
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Organization and adaptability: Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage shifting priorities without losing attention to detail
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Accessibility and best practices: Knowledge of plain language, accessibility and inclusive communications principles is an asset
Your opportunity and responsibilities
Reporting to the Team Leader, Corporate Communications, you will:
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Lead coordination of the weekly newsletter, including reviewing submissions, refining content with the writer-editor, and working with designers to develop supporting visuals
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Coordinate the development and production of corporate publications, including the Annual Report and Corporate Plan
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Manage editorial workflows and track progress across multiple concurrent projects
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Support the planning and execution of the corporate editorial calendar
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Review content to ensure clarity, consistency and alignment with corporate messaging
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Liaise with internal stakeholders to gather, validate and refine content
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Keep projects on track by proactively following up with stakeholders to meet deadlines
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Coordinate translation, design and production processes to ensure high-quality deliverables
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Ensure all content meets corporate standards for accessibility, branding and quality
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Maintain and manage the corporate digital asset database, including tagging and organization of assets
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Support planning and coordination of photo shoots, ensuring visuals align with content needs
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Contribute to continuous improvement of content processes, tools and templates
Your skills, experience, and fit
Minimum: College diploma or university degree in communications, journalism, public relations or a related field, with at least three to five years' relevant experience—or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred: Above qualifications plus experience supporting corporate reporting processes or major publications.
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Demonstrated experience proofreading corporate communications materials
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Experience coordinating projects involving multiple contributors and approvals
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Strong understanding of communications best practices, including plain language and accessibility
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Experience working with translation, design and external vendors is an asset
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders
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Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
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Ability to use applicable computer software and content management tools
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Bilingualism preferred
Meet the team
Join a collaborative communications team that works like an in-house agency, supporting a variety of business units and projects. As our group adapts to new priorities, you’ll be part of a creative, supportive environment focused on delivering high-quality content and results. Here, you can grow your skills, contribute to high-visibility corporate products, and work in a culture where people know they are valued.
How to apply
Please include a cover letter that tells us why you think you're a good fit for this role. Feel free to share information about a recent project that you believe showcases your skills and abilities.
Check out your benefits
Working with us offers excellent opportunities for growth and advancement—and entitles you to one of the job market’s best benefits packages valued at between 25 and 30% of your salary.
Your package includes:
Health and Wellness
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100% employer-paid annual sick leave, and health and dental premiums
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$400 wellness allowance to help cover expenses such as a gym membership
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$2,500 for mental health services on top of regular $2,500 paramedical coverage
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Telus Virtual Health Care and $750 Health Care Spending Account for some expenses not covered under provincial plans
Home and Family
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Life, accidental-death, and short-term disability insurance
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Enhanced inConfidence employee and family assistance program
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Maternity and parental leave top-up plan to 93% of regular gross earnings for up to 37 weeks
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Flexible workplace options, including $400 allowance every two years, to support working from home
Leave and Retirement
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Public-service pension plan
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Comprehensive vacation and other paid-leave plans, along with deluxe travel benefit plans
We are Defence Construction Canada
DCC is a Crown corporation of the federal government. Since 1951, we have provided contracting, infrastructure and environmental services to help build and maintain facilities for Canada’s armed forces. Our projects range widely—dockyards and control towers, community centres and accommodation facilities, roads and water systems. Our Client-Partners are the Department of National Defence and the Communications Security Establishment.
