Communications specialist

• Location Chatham, ONN7L 2Y8
• Work location Hybrid
• Salary$32.60HOUR hourly / 35 hours per week
• Terms of employment Term or contractFull time
• Overtime required, Day, Weekend
• Starts as early as 2026-11-09 End date: 2028-03-31
• Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
• vacancies 1 vacancy
• Source Job Bank #3688825

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Hybrid

Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

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Work setting

• Rural area
• Various locations
• Social service or charity agency
• Associations and non profit organizations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Develop all kinds of events for publicity, fundraising and information purposes
• Develop communication strategies
• Evaluate communication strategies and programs
• Implement communication strategies and programs
• Oversee the preparation of public written material
• Prepare written material such as reports, briefs, website content
• Produce educational and publicity programs and informational materials to awaken curiosity and interest in the subject matter
• Publicize activities, workshops, meetings and other events for fundraising or information purposes
• Write speeches, presentations and press releases
• Perform administrative tasks
• Act as spokesperson for an organization
• Answer written and oral inquiries
• Assist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters and other material
• Co-ordinate special publicity events and promotions
• Conduct public opinion and attitude surveys
• Gather, research and prepare communications material
• Initiate and maintain contact with the media
• Prepare and/or deliver educational, publicity and information programs, materials and sessions
• Develop marketing strategies
• Write and edit press releases, newsletter and communications materials

Supervision

• No supervision responsibility

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS Windows
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• WordPress

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector
• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization

• Communications
• Brand management
• Digital media

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Accurate
• Dependability
• Reliability
• Integrity
• Quick learner

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Travel insurance