Work location: Ottawa (preferred), Montreal, or Toronto. Fully remote possible.

Note: must be based in Canada and eligible to work (citizen or existing work permit)

Overview and Purpose

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming our lives, and the next few years are critical to ensuring it benefits Canadians and that the growing risks to human life and democracy are mitigated. The narratives and campaigns launched this year have the potential to shape events for years to come.

AIGS is Canada's leading civil society voice on frontier AI. We've produced cutting edge policy, delivered 7 expert testimonies to Parliament, earned national media coverage, and attracted over 800 volunteer sign-ups. Our first four years were driven by founding Executive Director Wyatt Tessari L'Allié and a dedicated team of volunteers. Now that we have some funding, we're hiring a Head of Communications to help us own the stage and deliver on our core objectives for 2026/27:

• Increase Ottawa’s understanding of where AI is headed
• Push PM Carney to champion global coordination and prepare Canada for AI's impacts

In this role, you would own the communications function of a leading AI-policy voice just as public concern about AI is surging. You'll have the freedom to do what's needed and be held responsible for the outcome. If you thrive in small team environments when the stakes are high and the playbook doesn't exist yet, this role could be for you.

Sneak peek: see an early draft of the upcoming "Intro to AIGS" video here.

Deliverables

Working with the Executive Director, the Head of Operations, volunteers, and contractors, the Head of Communications will over the next 12 months:

• Deliver AIGS's 2026 white paper launch communications by October 2026
• Deliver a professional communications plan for 2027 by November 2026
  • Can include changes to AIGS's name, messaging, brand, website, and channels
• Assisted by growing public concern and a steady stream of major AI news stories:
  • Grow Tier 1 media coverage by Q2 2027:
    • Total mentions from ~1/ month to ~10/month
    • AIGS talking points mentioned by these outlets 4x per month
    • Become a go-to resource: 6+ inbound requests per month
  • Assist getting AIGS and its talking points mentioned by politicians 3x per sitting month by Q2 2027
  • Grow AIGS's email reach from 2,000 to 15,000 by Q3 2027
  • Support recruitment of over 500 new donors by Q3 2027
  • Ensure a minimum of 20% French (max 50%) for each of these targets
• Set up and scale tools, channels, and processes as needed
• Train the Executive Director and other AIGS spokespersons as needed
• Harness volunteers and contractors to amplify the work