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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt\">As <em>Canada’s National Observer</em>’s General Assignment Reporter for Ontario, you will report on the intersection between politics and climate at all levels in Ontario. You will be on the ground, talking with people, documenting events, reporting on stories as they happen — not from behind a computer screen.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt\">You will be responsible for covering Queen’s Park as well as industries, the environment, local and regional politics, judicial proceedings, land-use issues, inspiring people doing interesting things and the impact of climate change on Ontario.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt\">You will pay particular attention to how policy at different levels interact, and how ordinary Ontarians’ lives are affected by the decisions made by their representatives in government. </span><br></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold\">Key Responsibilities</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; 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font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold\">What we’re looking for</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt\">Strong English-language reporting and writing skills</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">A minimum </span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">undergraduate degree</span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"> or equivalent experience</span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt\">Three-plus years of reporting experience, ideally with a focus on politics, climate policy, city issues or a related field</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt\">A passion for climate change news and staying on top of the key political, policy and business issues in Canada that impact the climate agenda</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt\">A track record of finding unique stories and angles, not following the pack</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; 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It ensures annual 3% cost-of-living increases and robust support. This is a J1 category reporter position.</span><br><br></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold\">Preferred start date</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">July 15, 2026</span></span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold\">How to apply</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt\">Please submit applications through the Bamboo Portal and include a resume, cover letter and three writing samples highlighting your best work. </span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt\">Incomplete applications will not be considered. <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Deadline for applications is June 11, 2026.</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt\"><br></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-style: italic\">Canada's National Observer</span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"> is committed to building a team that reflects the country we cover. We actively welcome applications from Indigenous, Black, and racialized candidates, women, 2SLGBTQ+ people, and people with disabilities. Our Vancouver newsroom is located on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations and the land we live on inspires the work we do.</span></span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt\">We look forward to hearing from you.</span></p>",
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