GRAPHIC DESIGNER (8 month contract)
The Ontario English Catholic Teachers' Association (OECTA), representing 45,000 teachers in Ontario's publicly funded Catholic schools, invites applications for the position of Graphic Designer in the Government Relations and Public Affairs department.
The position is responsible for creating visual concepts that effectively communicate ideas and enhance the Association’s brand identity. This involves designing layouts, logos, and various visual assets for print and digital media.
The successful candidate prioritizes punctuality, has strong scheduling skills, efficient task planning, and completes their assignments in a timely manner. They have the initiative to work independently, as well as in a team environment. They anticipate the Association’s needs and complete duties related to cyclical functions, planning in advance when required. Due to the demands of the position, they must have the ability to excel in a time sensitive environment, remaining focused and attentive while prioritizing multiple assignments, often with short deadlines, and willing to work overtime as the need arises.
We are looking for someone who can:
- Conceptualize and design logos, graphics, and themes for Association events, conferences, publications, e-newsletters, presentations, websites, and various Association resources as required.
- Provide end-to-end support for the design and execution of the Association’s social media presence, including managing the project process from initial design concept through to delivery of the final product.
- Create images and graphics for use in social media posts, campaigns, publications, presentations, signage, advertisements, web posts, videos, and various resources.
- Manage the design and layout of all Association publications in hard copy and/or digitally, as required.
- Design graphics and branding to support the marketing of the Association’s suite of professional development opportunities for members, including the production of social media graphics, advertisements, and PowerPoint templates.
- Work closely with the lead department to ensure deliverables are being met while maintaining the Association’s brand standards.
- Monitor usage of the Association’s logo, branding guidelines, and other visual representations to ensure their proper and approved usage.
- Provide administrative back-up to the department, including work on formatting memos, reports, and presentations.
- Assist with shared reception pool duties.
The following skills/experience are required:
- 3 to 4 years of experience in brand and graphic design.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) is required.
- Experience developing and posting images on social media platforms (Instagram, X/Twitter, Facebook, Bluesky).
- A strong portfolio showcasing your design and publishing work.
- Experience creating a variety of traditional print and online media/resources.
- Ability to create accessible documents that meet AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act) standards using InDesign and Acrobat Pro.
- Expertise and up-to-date familiarity with Microsoft 365 Office Suite.
- Ability to proofread content for spelling and grammar, and to proactively make corrections and changes where necessary.
- Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal, and attention to detail skills.
- Experience working with tight deadlines and under pressure in a time sensitive environment.
Desirable
- An understanding of a union environment.
- A general understanding of the Ontario education system, including its relationship to provincial politics.
- Experience with video editing (Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere).
- Proficiency in Figma, Sketch, Canva, or similar design tools.
Education
- Post secondary education in graphic design, digital media, or the equivalent combination of education and/or related experience.
- Registered Graphic Designer (RGD) accreditation would be considered an asset.
Compensation
- This is a unionized position with a salary of $79,034 plus 6% vacation pay
- $150 monthly commute allowance.
- 2 week closure during December holiday season with full pay
- Temporary staff are eligible to enroll in the Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System (OMERS) pension plan.
Work Location and Schedule
- In person, except when at offsite events and functions.
- Regular work hours are defined as 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday.
- This position is required to work occasional paid overtime in the mornings, evenings, and weekends.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Qualified candidates are required to submit a cover letter and résumé via LinkedIn to:
Cindy Robidoux, Manager of Executive Administration & Human Resources
We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
OECTA is committed to employment equity and actively seeks to ensure a representative workforce. Applicants with lived experience as an Indigenous person or a member of an equity-deserving group are encouraged to self-identify in their cover letter.
Please consider answering the following:
- Do you self-identify as First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuit?
- Do you self-identify as a member of a Black community or racialized community?
- Do you self-identify as a person living with a disability?
- Do you self-identify as a woman, man or as gender diverse?
- Do you self-identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual)?
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and all other applicable legislation, OECTA is pleased to accommodate individual needs for applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation.
