Communications Specialist - Brampton, Canada - WellFort

WellFort

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Brampton, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Job Posting

Communications Specialist, High Priority Communities Strategy.

WellFort is seeking a Full time Temporary Communication Specialist to join our team

Start Date:
Immediately

End Date:
March 31, 2023 with possibility of extension
May include evenings, weekends, and some holidays

WellFort Community Health Services is a non-profit, values-based organization based in Peel.

We provide a wide variety of comprehensive care including primary care, dental, mental health, and chronic disease management with a focus on illness prevention, health promotion and community development.

WellFort is a respectful, caring, and inclusive organization. We are committed to embracing accessibility, diversity, and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITES:

Support communication for WellFort's programs
Develop promotional materials and presentations on behalf of the organization
Prepare and distribute programming specific communications and promotions
Develop content and maintain an updated website and social media accounts
Design and develop illustrations, layouts, posters, and digital signage for internal and external usage
Provide strategic social media direction and counsel
Responsible for strategy, process, management, and implementation of social media content. Acts as point person for social response matrix.
Research audience preferences and discover current trends
Create engaging text, image, and video content
Design attractive and engaging posts
Stay up to date with changes in all social platforms ensuring maximum effectiveness
Create online surveys and report reviews and feedback from clients
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

College diploma or university degree from a recognized institution in Communications or an equivalent combination of education and significant experience in communications/Marketing.
2 or more years of experience in a Marketing/Communications Coordinator role
Strong knowledge and skills in social media and creative content creation/engagement is required
Experience creating Social Media campaigns
Excellent event coordination skills (planning/implementation)
Experience with creation/development of online educational resources
Completion of or enrolment in an editorial skills program is an asset
Excellent communication and writing skills (written and spoken)
Strong proofreading and editing skills
Strong knowledge of social media management (i.e., Facebook, twitter, Instagram)
Experience working with graphic and video software (i

e, Canva, Adobe:
InDesign,

Photoshop, Premier, Illustrator, etc.)

Strong organizational skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fastpaced dynamic environment
Demonstrated critical thinking and problemsolving skills
Experience working with communities and individuals who face barriers accessing tradition health care institutions such as poverty, discrimination, mental health, and substance use issues.
An understanding of and critical analysis of the determinants of health and social factors, such as power dynamics that affect individual, organizational and community health.
Experience working with confidential and time sensitive documents and information
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to multitask in a fastpaced environment.
Experience working in a value based nonprofit or social services organization.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and interdependently in an interdisciplinary team environment in which the skills and responsibilities of each team member are recognized and respected.

This position requires flexibility in hours of work to support accessible program service delivery and our hours of operation. As such the position entails evening and weekend work.

Annual salary range:
$44,568-$52,568 (prorated to number of months) inclusive of vacation pay

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested applicants may send resume and cover letter
Deadline: open until filled

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

VACCINATION REQUIREMENT:

As a condition of employment, new WellFort staff must be fully vaccinated unless they have received an exemption from vaccination under the Human Rights Code.

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status will be required before the first day of work or, proof of religious or medical exemption, if or where applicable.

Fully vaccinated is defined as having received the completed series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine, as recommended by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and having received the final dose at least 14 days before your employment start date.

Salary:
$44,568.00-$52,568.00 per year

Work Location:
One location