Horizon Ottawa is looking to hire a part-time organizer for a contract starting on May 25, 2026 and ending October 31, 2026. The job will consist of mobilizing our members and supporters to volunteer and organize canvasses to support our various campaigns.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience with community/political organizing work throughout the City of Ottawa as well as some knowledge and understanding of Ottawa municipal politics and social movements in the city. They will be able to work independently and problem-solve with little supervision. The ideal candidate will also have creative ideas of how to drive action and engagement around our campaigns.
We are looking for applicants who have read and agree with Horizon Ottawa’s mission and Basis of Unity.
Responsibilities:
- Organizing and conducting door-to-door canvasses throughout the city
- Recruiting, training, and managing volunteers
- Phone canvassing and potentially mainstreeting
- Tabling for volunteer recruitment
- Educating members and volunteers on our various campaigns and issues.
- Building our membership base
Qualifications:
- Understanding and knowledge of Ottawa municipal affairs and City Hall politics
- Experience as a community organizer or campaigner
- Previous experience with volunteer management
- Ability to work independently
- Flexible availability to work afternoons, evenings, and weekends
- Knowledge of campaign outreach software such as Callhub is an asset
- Knowledge of CRMs like Nationbuilder is an asset
- Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset
- A driver's license and access to a car is an asset
- Have a positive attitude, and a commitment to social justice
Compensation will be hourly at $25/hour for 20 hours a week.
How to apply:
Please submit your application to [email protected] with the subject line “Organizer Position Application” and attach your:
- Current Resume
- Brief cover letter explaining why you want to work with Horizon Ottawa
Applications are due by May 15th and the position will begin on Monday, May 25th.
Only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. Interviews will be conducted over Zoom during the week starting on May 18th.
We encourage and welcome the contributions that individuals from marginalized communities will bring to our campaign, and we invite First Nations’, Indigenous and Metis people, people of colour, poor and working class people and those on social assistance, LGBTQ2S+ people, immigrants, and people with disabilities to apply for this position.
