Women’s Shelters Canada Seeks Digital Communications Specialist for Remote Contract Opportunity|Apply by 9 Jun 2026

The demand for strategic digital communications professionals continues to grow across Canada’s nonprofit sector, and a new opportunity from Women’s Shelters Canada offers experienced communications specialists the chance to contribute to a meaningful national mission while working remotely.

Women’s Shelters Canada is currently seeking an experienced Digital Communications Specialist to support its communications, advocacy, and public awareness initiatives. The contract role offers a competitive hourly rate ranging from CAD $90 to $140 per hour and provides an opportunity to help strengthen national conversations around gender-based violence prevention and support services.

About Women’s Shelters Canada

Women’s Shelters Canada is a national organization that brings together 16 provincial and territorial shelter associations and supports more than 620 shelters serving women, children, and gender-diverse individuals fleeing violence across Canada.

The organization works to amplify the voices of shelters and housing providers while advocating for systemic changes that address gender-based violence. Through collaboration, research, awareness campaigns, and policy advocacy, the organization seeks to create safer communities and stronger support systems for those affected by violence.

Following the launch of its 2026 strategic plan, Women’s Shelters Canada is investing in expanding its reach and strengthening its thought leadership efforts. The Digital Communications Specialist will play a critical role in helping achieve these objectives.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will work closely with the Director of Communications and Advocacy as well as the Communications Manager. The specialist will support the organization from June 2026 through March 2027 and contribute to both ongoing communications initiatives and flagship campaigns.

The role requires a commitment of at least 21 hours per week and is open to individual freelancers as well as marketing and communications firms located anywhere in Canada.

Key Responsibilities

The Digital Communications Specialist will be responsible for a variety of communications and content development activities designed to increase engagement, awareness, and participation in Women’s Shelters Canada’s programs and initiatives.

Core responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing social media strategies
• Creating engaging digital content for multiple platforms
• Producing videos, graphics, reports, and infographics
• Monitoring social media performance and analytics
• Supporting awareness and advocacy campaigns
• Managing audience engagement efforts
• Tracking media trends and sector developments
• Supporting donor communication initiatives
• Producing newsletters and annual reports
• Identifying new communication opportunities

The specialist will also contribute significantly to the organization’s flagship Refer Her campaign, which aims to increase participation in workplace-focused domestic violence training programs and related webinars.

Skills and Qualifications Required

Women’s Shelters Canada is seeking a communications professional with demonstrated expertise in digital engagement and content creation.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Proven experience managing social media platforms
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and visual communication skills
• Ability to simplify complex information for diverse audiences
• Experience creating accessible and inclusive content
• Familiarity with nonprofit communications environments
• Understanding of gender-based violence issues is considered an asset
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a remote team

The organization is particularly interested in candidates who can apply an intersectional feminist approach to communications work and ensure that content remains inclusive, equitable, and accessible.

Technical Skills in Demand

Applicants should possess experience using a range of digital communications tools and platforms.

Desired technical competencies include:

• Google Ads
• Google Analytics
• Canva
• Adobe Creative Suite
• WordPress
• Meltwater
• Piktochart
• Content management systems

These skills will support the organization’s efforts to expand audience reach, evaluate campaign effectiveness, and produce engaging multimedia content.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This contract presents a unique opportunity for communications professionals who want to combine their technical expertise with social impact work.

Several aspects make this role particularly attractive:

• Fully remote work arrangement
• Competitive hourly compensation
• Flexible contract structure
• Opportunity to support a nationally recognized organization
• Meaningful work focused on social justice and gender equity
• Chance to influence public awareness and policy discussions
• Collaborative and mission-driven work environment

Professionals with strong digital storytelling abilities and a passion for advocacy will find significant opportunities to make a measurable impact through this role.

Supporting a National Mission

Digital communications have become increasingly important in advancing awareness, advocacy, and education around complex social issues. By helping Women’s Shelters Canada strengthen its online presence and thought leadership initiatives, the successful candidate will contribute to broader efforts aimed at ending gender-based violence and supporting survivors across the country.

The role offers an opportunity to use communications expertise to inform public conversations, engage stakeholders, and strengthen connections between shelters, communities, policymakers, and the public.

Application Information

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit an expression of interest outlining their approach to the work, relevant experience, qualifications, and preferred hourly or daily rate.

Applications are due by June 9, 2026. The selection process includes interviews and reference checks.

For experienced communications professionals seeking a flexible remote opportunity with meaningful impact, this position offers a chance to contribute to an important national cause while helping shape communications strategies that reach audiences across Canada.

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