Founded in 1972, Livres Canada Books is a not-for-profit organization based in Ottawa. Its mandate is to support Canadian-owned and controlled book publishers’ export sales activities in order to help publishers improve their overall export results. As the only national industry association for English and French-language book publishers, Livres Canada Books connects all publishers across Canada, providing services in both official languages.

Reporting to the Communications Manager (CM) and the Events Manager (EM), the Communications and Events Officer (C&EO) provides coordination and support for events-related communications and marketing, including fair directories, registration invitations, webinar setup, etc. The C&EO also coordinates the production of Livres Canada Books publications such as Rights Canada, the Canadian Studies Collection, and other promotional content, as necessary. The Officer is also responsible for coordinating content updates to the Livres Canada Books website and contributing to the organization’s online and social media presence.

Enjoy working with and supporting publishers from across Canada and liaising with international publishers, experts, and associations!

Key Responsibilities:
• Maintain the organization's social media channels current and up to date, in cooperation with other staff members;
• Maintain and update contact lists in cooperation with other staff members;
• Coordinate, produce, and distribute invitations and other marketing materials for international events and activities;
• Support the production and the scheduling for all advertising for the organization's publications and presence at international book fairs and other industry events;
• Edit and review the organization's promotional materials, including but not limited to invitations, social media posts, fair directories, and sell sheets;
• Provide advice and feedback on event-related communications activities and campaigns;
• Provide technical and editorial support for communications projects as needed;
• Coordinate the production and distribution of publications such as Rights Canada, Canadian Studies Collection, and the organization's annual report;
• Support the EM in the coordination and execution of four webinars per year;
• Support the CM and EM in the coordination and distribution of research reports on export markets and digital publishing, and trade mission contact lists;
• Coordinate the implementation of technological improvements to the website, including updating and maintaining the online publisher and book title databases;
• Post information online, and keep the website current and up to date;
• Monitor website analytics and provide recommendations that lead to upgrading the website’s efficiency as a marketing tool;
• Support the quality control of the organization’s communications efforts and its visual identity;
• Receive and respond to general inquiries from the industry and the general public;
• Support the EM in the coordination of book shipments to international book fairs and other events;
• Monitor industry news that is relevant to the organization’s communications and events logistics;
• Undertake, from time to time, special assignments as required and represent the Organization at events, as required.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Competency Requirements
• Post-secondary education/college diploma or certificate;
• Previous work experience in project coordination, events and/or communications;
• Flexible and responsive, can adapt to shifting organizational priorities;
• Strong writing and editing skills, as well as demonstrable knowledge of document production and design;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Zoom, social media and content management systems, and graphic design platforms;
• Strong administration abilities and attention to detail
• Strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at once;
• Capable of working well independently towards shared goals;
• Values collaboration, teamwork, and shared problem-solving and successes;
• Fluency in English and French, oral and written, preferred.

Livres Canada Books offers a competitive salary, and vacation and benefits package.

Salary decisions are based on multiple factors, including experience and education, as well as our available budget and comparable salaries in the non-profit and publishing sectors.

Hours: Full-time (Monday to Friday) with half-day Fridays during the summer.

Location: In person in Ottawa office; hybrid work can be negotiated with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week.

Applicants are asked to forward their résumé and cover letter by Friday, November 27, 2026, to Gabrielle Etcheverry, [email protected]

All enquiries and applications will be reviewed by a person on our team and treated respectfully and in total confidence. Livres Canada Books supports equal opportunities for all and does not use AI to screen, score, or rank candidates.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.