Now Hiring: Strategist

We are accepting applications until April 29, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST.

About Emdash:

Emdash is a progressive agency that builds campaigns and brands for social change. Since 2009, we’ve partnered exclusively with the for-good sector to tackle some of the biggest issues of our time, like decolonization, climate change, and gender justice.

We are hiring a full-time strategist to develop creative ideas and high quality content for a range of communications projects and campaigns. A full job description is available below, but we are specifically interested in those who bring the following skills to complement our team:

1. Experience with creating and implementing campaigns, research, public affairs, advocacy, and/or government relations for non-profit and charitable organizations, governments, associations, or other groups
2. Track record of developing impactful communications around complex and diverse social, economic, and environmental issues
3. Great attention to detail with well-developed research and writing skills
4. Strong knowledge and interest in media other digital trends, politics and current events, and emerging social media
5. Ability to work well in a fully remote, asynchronous work environment
6. Experience with Indigenous organizations and/or advocacy, particularly those with lived experience

We understand structural inequity and are continually working to create structures where diversity, equity, and inclusion are integrated throughout our internal processes and relationships with clients. Candidates who identify as being from marginalized communities, including Indigenous peoples, people of colour, women, people with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ folks are particularly encouraged to apply.

This is a fully remote position, based anywhere in Canada. This is a permanent, existing role.

How to apply:

1. Send us a cover letter describing your experience, skills, and approach to communications for social good, alongside a resume detailing your professional experience. (non-traditional cover letters like video or audio recordings also welcome — send us an unlisted YouTube link or similar).
2. Send an email to hiring@emdashagency.ca to apply with the subject line: Strategist Job Application - Your Last Name.
3. Please share writing samples of social media content, op-eds, blog posts, or anything else that gives us an idea of your writing style.

What we offer:

1. Salary range of $55,000-$75,000, commensurate to experience.
2. We offer a generous health care and time off package.
3. 15 vacation and personal days annually to start, plus our office is closed between December 25 and January 1
4. Parental leave top-up
5. Health and dental plan through Empire Life
6. $500 annual fitness bonus
7. $500 extended health top-up
8. $1,000 annual professional development budget and support for professional development and skill-building
9. Interest-free loan program to buy a bicycle
10. Paid time for volunteer causes/pro bono community work  
11. Flexible paid time off policy (for example, you can substitute a public holiday for another one of personal significance)
12. Potential business development bonuses
    

Emdash promotes the principles of anti-oppression and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from people of all genders, races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations. We strive to reduce unconscious bias throughout our hiring process.

Expected Timeline

April 15

Position posted

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April 29

Deadline for applications

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Weeks of May 4 - 11

Emdash will contact selected candidates to schedule a time for a one-hour skills test.

Candidates will be compensated for their time via e-transfer following the conclusion of the hiring process.

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Week of May 11 - 18

Emdash will contact a short list of candidates to coordinate interviews.

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Weeks of May 18 - 25

Candidates take part in individual interviews:

1. 45 to 60-minute interview with two senior team members and a staff member
2. This process will take part over Zoom

Candidates will be compensated for their time via e-transfer following the conclusion of the hiring process.

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Week of May 25

Offer made to preferred candidate

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June 2026

Estimated start date for new Strategist

The above timeline is an estimate and may be subject to change based on scheduling and discussions with candidates. Emdash will only be able to respond to those who will be interviewed or further assessed for the position.

Emdash provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted, please advise us if you require any accommodation. We do not use artificial intelligence in our hiring process.
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Job Description: Strategist

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Strategist is a critical part of the project team at Emdash, contributing creative ideas and tangible content to a range of communications projects and campaigns. This staff-level position develops content, builds strategy documents, liaises with and provides communications support to clients, and contributes to the strategic growth of Emdash.

OBJECTIVES OF THIS ROLE

1. Content Development: Drafting, supporting, and implementing the development of communications content for client projects
2. Research and Analysis: Staying updated on digital trends, media, and current events, conducting research for projects
3. Mobilizing and Educating: Creating impactful, creative, and unique campaigns and communications tools for public awareness and social change
4. Organizational Growth: Contributing to the development of Emdash as an inclusive, creative, and successful organization

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

1. Develop and contribute to communications and campaign strategies, press releases and other media content, social media content and strategies, campaign websites, and other communications content
2. Identify communication tactics, metrics and performance indicators, and tools for client projects; conduct research and analysis for projects
3. Participate in project meetings with clients and internally, contribute to the development of client projects
4. Contribute to strategic planning for projects and campaigns, and bring creative ideas and insight to projects
5. Develop, place, and evaluate digital and traditional media ads for clients
6. Manage personal workload through Emdash tools, including Asana, to complete tasks and meet deadlines
7. Stay updated on emerging social media platforms, media and communication trends, news and information relevant to client projects
8. Be an active part of the Emdash team by attending and participating in regular project and all-staff meetings, supporting Emdash expertise, business development, and marketing activities, contributing to pro bono work in the community, and helping build our brand as a representative of Emdash at events
9. Other duties related to the work of Emdash and client projects, as identified