Reporting to the Chief Innovation Officer, the Director, Communications and Public Relations will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer & Scientific Director in leading public relations and communications strategy development and implementation in order to tell OFI’s story to various key audiences through multiple means and media with a goal to expand partnerships and support toward OFI’s strategy and sustainability.

The Respectful Engagement Coordinator is responsible for supporting the operationalization of the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility action plan for the Transforming Climate Action research program. This position is designated to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the following groups: Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, and persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.