Communications Specialist - Jobs in Oshawa, ON

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......Every Child and Youth living life at their full potential.At Grandview Kids, we provide family-centred paediatric assessment, treatment, rehabilitation services and specialized programs, services and supports to children and youth with communication, physical and developmental needs and their families. We are dedicated to inspiring possibilities, fostering development, growth and personal achievement for the children and youth, their families and for our staff members. Our team-oriented approach supports our staff to collaborate, share ideas, and work with a variety of professional disciplines in a stimulating environment with an exceptional variety of opportunities in the field of paediatric rehabilitation.The next two years will be a period of unprecedented growth as we work on a major capital expansion for our new facility in Ajax.If you are looking for a position that offers personal and professional rewards, a once in a lifetime expansion project and makes a real difference and impact the lives of others, then Grandview Kids is the place for you!We are excited to now begin accepting applications for the following position:Communications Specialist

• Contract Full-time – 37.5 hours/week
• August 2022 to March 31, 2023

Under the supervision of the Director, Strategic Communications, Partnerships and Engagement (DSCPE) and Communications and Marketing Manager, the Communications Specialist develops, plans, executes and evaluates strategic internal and external communications plans and tactics for Grandview Kids’ diverse stakeholder groups; focuses on digital media (with oversight for the organization’s social media channels and website; participates in strategy development, content creation, trend tracking and analytical reporting; maintains a safe work environment; and carries out other duties as assigned.The Communications Specialist develops, plans, executes and evaluates strategic internal and external communications plans and tactics by:

• writing, editing, and designing key publications, media materials and documents, including flyers, print ads and editorials, external correspondence, promotional materials, email campaigns, etc.;
• providing communications support for key internally and externally focused initiatives, projects and events;
• drafting and updating internal communications materials, such as staff communications and SharePoint intranet content;
• offering communications counsel to internal stakeholders to build capacity;
• providing media relations support, including writing media releases and advisories, coordinating media events and photo ops, and monitoring industry news and reporting media coverage; and
• monitoring adherence to corporate brand standards for internal and external marketing materials.
• focuses on digital media (with oversight for the organization’s social media channels and website) by executing the corporate social media strategy, including overseeing campaign planning, community management, reporting and insights;
• ensuring alignment to overarching organization strategic communications plan;
• crafting digital content, including web stories, videos, posts, features and blogs;
• overseeing daily social media monitoring, posting and responding to comments or direct messages; and managing and growing Grandview Kids’ social media presence and engaging with audiences on social media platforms, such as LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Google and YouTube.
• participates in strategy development, content creation, trend tracking and analytical reporting
• completing external website updates, with continuous monitoring via Google analytics; and
• using website and social media analytic tools to collect data, track and analyze trends, implement and test improvements.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education, minimum of 3-year diploma/degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations or English.
• Experience in writing, digital media and communications
• Experience in a health care, not-for-profit or association environment an asset

• Knowledge of editorial design, Canadian Press (CP) style
• Knowledge of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
• Graphic design skills an asset (Adobe Suite, Canva)

• Excellent writing abilities, including research, interviewing, fact-checking and proofreading
• Experience working with media monitoring and social media platforms and tools in a professional environment (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Sprout Social)
• Effective client-focused communication
• Excellent interpersonal skills, managing relationships with various internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills demonstrating sound judgement with the ability to maintain strict confidence
• Ability to work comfortably within a multi-disciplinary team or autonomously
• Ability to analyze situations in order to make creative, well-informed and timely decisions
• Excellent time management and organizational skills in a high volume environment
• Comfortable working with technology and applying new methods of communication
• Ability to think critically and creatively to consistently develop the organization’s presence through several digital mediums

Please forward your cover letter and resume by Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at 5:00pm. Please indicate “Communications Specialist” in the subject line.Human Resources Manager, Grandview Kids, 600 Townline Road South, Oshawa ON, L1H 0C8Grandview Kids aims to be deliberate in our consideration of diversity, defined as differences in race, colour, place of origin, religion, immigrant and newcomer status, ethnic origin, ability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and age. Recognizing and valuing diversity and equity must be accompanied by concerted efforts to ensure the inclusion of diverse and underrepresented populations, meaning that individuals must be and feel valued, respected and equally supported. We invite applicants in the above defined areas to apply.Grandview Kids is committed to complying with all applicable standards as set out in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). If you have accessibility needs and require alternate formats or other accommodations, please contact us.Please note that all prospective Grandview Kids employees are subject to mandatory immunization requirements, including full and ongoing Covid-19 vaccinations, as a condition of obtaining and maintaining employment. We will make accommodations based upon documented medical or creed exemption in accordance to the Ministry of Health and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants who require accommodations for disabilities or other specific grounds need to make their needs known in advance to Human Resources.Grandview is proud to acknowledge the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation, which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.We thank all applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contractSalary: From $50,000.00 per yearBenefits:

• Employee assistance program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:We are following all safety protocols as mandated by the province and specify that all employees work with one employer to increase safety of our staff, clients and families.Education:

• Bachelors Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• creating,implementing,evaluating communication plans: 2 years (required)
• Ontario’s children’s treatment centres: 2 years (preferred)
• Communication and Marketing: 2 years (preferred)
• Knowledge and application of social media content: 2 years (preferred)
• Website content management systems: 2 years (preferred)

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