Job description

The Training Centre is seeking a flexible, motivated Specialist, Research & Communications to join its team for a full-time, 18-month contract to create and implement a communications plan that supports our strategic goals and objectives.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and implement communications plans to promote programs, events and initiatives that support strategic goals and objectives.
• Create promotional and marketing materials for distribution through social, digital and print media platforms.
• Manage social media accounts and website content.
• Conduct market research to determine programming needs and improvements.
• Implement community relations outreach to build and strengthen relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance.
• Develop content for research communications and assist with preparing communications for fund development.
• Research and develop plans for revenue generating programs, activities and events
• This is an in-person role

Qualifications:

• College diploma in Marketing Management, Social/Digital Media & Communications, Adult Education or a related course of study.
• Three (3) years related experience.
• Experience developing, implementing and contributing to a communications strategy.
• Experience managing social media platforms including building active engagement and expanding outreach.
• Experience with maintaining and updating websites.
• Experience fostering and sustaining relationships with internals and external contacts.
• Prior experience in a not-for-profit organization is an asset.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

• Skilled in graphic design, web content management, and applications such as MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Mailchimp, Hootsuite, Canva.
• Excellent written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to produce a variety of internal and external-facing communications content (presentations, digital newsletters, social media posts, funding applications etc.).
• Excellent organizational, time management and multitasking skills.
• Strong partnership engagement and networking skills.
• Consistent access to a reliable form of transportation.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other external organizations, including those that are politically sensitive in nature.
• Travel as required to attend meetings and off-site locations.

All staff have an obligation to contribute to maintaining a safe and sanitary environment for students, staff and community members. The Research & Communications Specialist will be provided with Personal Protective Equipment and safety equuipment necessary to perfornn job functions. Additionally, health and safety and WHMIS training will be provided.

While The Training Centre appreciates the interest of all applications to this position, only those candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.

All successful candidates will be required to complete a police reference check. The Training Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify GTTI at 905 722-6300.

The Training Centre is committed to building a diverse workforce. As a result, we encourage candidates, especially those who identify as a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group, and any others who may contribute to the diversification of our workforce, to apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 18 months

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sutton West, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

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