Digital Political-Economic Communications Coordinator
Selection Process No:
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Salary:
MXN 467,927 per annum and benefits. The Government of Canada has established a multiple step salary scale as well as Terms and Conditions tailored to each country's local labor environment. The Government of Canada does not negotiate salaries.
Contract Type:
Indeterminate (Full-time, 37.5 hours per week).
Term Details:
This position is subject to the Terms and Conditions of Employment for a Locally Engaged Staff in Mexico. The results of this process may (or may not) be used to establish pools of qualified candidates for future openings at the same level in Mexico.
Job Function:
Administrative
Classification:
LE - A3
Location:
Embassy of Canada to Mexico, in Mexico City
Number of Vacancies:
1
Closing date for application:
30 October, **** at 23:59 UTC/GMT -4:00
Create and adapt digital content for the Embassy's social media channels, websites, events, campaigns, and stakeholder engagement activities.
Draft clear and engaging communications products, including social media posts, newsletters, web content, brief messages, event materials, and public-facing updates.
Support communications related to Canada-Mexico political, economic, trade, investment, innovation, and public diplomacy priorities.
Monitor digital, media, political, and economic trends in Mexico to identify communications opportunities, risks, and emerging narratives.
Produce or coordinate visual materials such as graphics, short videos, photos, banners, invitations, and promotional content.
Support Embassy events, high-level visits, meetings, and campaigns by capturing, editing, and publishing timely photo and video content.
Liaise with internal teams and external suppliers, including designers, photographers, videographers, translators, and other service providers.
Contribute to communications planning, analytics, reporting, and continuous improvement of digital engagement.
Carry out other communications and public affairs duties as required.
All essential qualifications will be assessed. Methods of assessments and screening of candidates may include but are not limited to: verification of credentials, resume and letters of presentation; interviews, exams and practical tests; presentations or other types of assessments.
Education




This position requires:
Bachelor's degree from a legally registered institution
Language
The Following languages and proficiency levels are required for this job. Candidates will be formally assessed or requested to provide proof of certification on these levels.
An advanced proficiency level (reading, writing, comprehension, and speaking) in English and Spanish.
Experience
In order to perform the duties relevant to this job, the following experience is required.
2 years of cumulative experience working for a private or public organization in communications, graphic design, social media, digital marketing and/or public relations.
Experience in creating compelling visual communications products for a broad range of audiences (including but not limited to social media graphics, videos, animations, posters, invitations, large-scale displays, etc.)
Experience in developing engaging written communications such as social media content, promotional material, copy for websites, press releases, etc.
All competencies will be assessed. All competencies must be met prior to appointment.
Knowledge of platforms and trends in digital communications
Knowledge of video and photo editing software and (such as Canva, Adobe Suite and/or apps like Instagram, CapCut, etc.), and both Mac and Windows operating systems
Ability to create compelling materials (both written and visual) for print and digital applications
Preference may be given to candidates who meet the Asset Qualifications. Where applicable, candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet any asset qualifications.
Previous experience working in a diplomatic mission, international organization, foreign private company or similar.
Experience with and knowledge of photography and videography tools, trends, and techniques;
Experience working in a busy press office or in-house communications and/or social media team;
An intermediate proficiency level (reading, writing,



comprehension, and speaking) in French;
Knowledge of the media landscape in the Mexico, US and/or Canada;
Operational Requirements
Operational requirements will be assessed on a ``meet/does not meet`` basis and can be used to determine right fit of a candidate for the position.
Overtime:
Willingness to work overtime on short notice.
Travel:
This position may require limited occasional travel domestically and-or internationally.
The Embassy of Canada is an office-based work environment which does not offer remote or hybrid work arrangements.
Conditions of Employment
Conditions of employment must be met or complied with before being appointed to a particular position. They are to be maintained throughout the employment period.
Hold a
valid work authorization
covering the entire employment period.
Security screening:
Obtain and maintain a Reliability Status (security level) which includes a criminal and credit background check from the Government of Canada (will be started once the staffing process is completed and may take ~4 weeks).
Carefully review the following:
Only applications submitted in one of the official languages of Canada will be accepted (English or French).
Reference checks may be sought for candidates.
Before an offer of employment can be made, successful candidates must provide a local residence address as proof of residence in the specified area of selection. This information is necessary to issue a letter of offer.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated (during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact us at
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to request specialized accommodation (a modification made to the standard assessment conditions, allowing individuals with disabilities to demonstrate their abilities on an assessment by removing barriers related to their specific needs). All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
For Canadian citizens/residents and Canadian dual nationals, please note that it is your responsibility to enquire with the Canadian Revenue Agency about any possible taxation implications linked to an employment with the Government of Canada.
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