Communications Coordinator - North York, Canada - Ontario Professional Planners Institute
Description
COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
ABOUT OPPI
The Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) is the recognized voice of Ontario's planning profession with over 4,600 members who work in government, private practice, universities, and not-for-profit agencies in the fields of urban and rural development, community design, environmental planning, transportation, health, social services, heritage conservation, housing, and economic development.
Members must meet quality practice requirements and are accountable to OPPI and the public to practice ethically and to abide by a Professional Code of Practice.
Only full OPPI members are authorized by the Ontario Professional Planners Institute Act, 1994, to use the title Registered Professional Planner (or RPP).
In short, we represent the planning professionals who work actively to shape our communities in every avenue available to them.
In this section you'll find the most current news about active RPPs and information relevant to anyone with an interest in planning.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
The
Strategy &
Communications Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that Communications endeavours at OPPI are well-supported and that the Strategy & Communications Manager is always able to meet the organizational goals they are responsible for.
Combining solid administrative skills with a flair for the creative, the individual in this role is a key contributor to the implementation and success of communications and marketing strategies across the organization.
As the Strategy & Communications Coordinator, your duties will include but not limited to:
Newsletters- Create and distribute regular newsletters to membership base, including promoting newsletter content through the OPPI website and social media channels.
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Social media
- Manage social media accounts, prepare content calendars, and draft messages promoting current news and activities.
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Website
- Oversee the daytoday management of OPPI website, including editing, updating, and developing new content throughout the year.
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Planners Connect
- Own member engagement platform by coordinating and crafting content through discussion boards on planningrelated topics.
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Job Postings
- Manage job board including editing and approving job postings, as well as responding to inquiries and requests.
- Perform other duties as required to achieve organizational goals.
REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Postsecondary degree in Communications, Journalism or Public relations or equivalent in experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and webbased tools, including database management, SharePoint, and website navigation.
- Proficiency with social media platforms, CMS, Google Analytics, and CP Style are considered assets.
- Working knowledge of online newsletters, websites, social media, document management tools/platforms and communication platforms such as Survey Monkey and Constant Contact
- 13 years of relevant work experience
TASK & TIME ALLOCATION
- 70% Publication and Content generation (creation of both print and digital creative assets using creative suite, or Canva, including photo/video editing, posting on online platforms including social media, generation of short
- 30% Research & Analysis (collaboration with Communications & Marketing Manager, development of Communications calendar, strategic planning for marketing initiatives, tracking & analyzing performance data)
REPORTING STRUCTURE, WORK SETTING, & COMPENSATION
Reports To:
Communications & Marketing Manager
Direct Reports:
None
Physical / Environment:
Office
90% Stationary Position, operate a computer / phone
10% Move/Traverse, attend internal and external meetings.
Hours of Work:
Core business hours of the Institute are Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Staff are expected to work 35 hours per week within these core business hours.
Benefits/Perks:
- OPPI Perk Days
- Closed for Christmas Holiday period and extra day off on long weekends.
- Eligible for health benefit after 3 months, including dental, vision, paramedical and medicine.
- RRSP matching program after 6 months.
- Travel reimbursed at $0.55/km.
- 2 weeks' paid vacation.
EQUAL OPPURTUNITY EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT
- As an equal opportunity employer, OPPI does not discriminate based on disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law. We actively seek to break down barriers that stand in the way of any individual achieving their full potential and succeeding based on their own merit._
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