Job Description

Join Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre and be part of a passionate team dedicated to improving lives, while making a tangible impact on your community.

Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre is recruiting for a new role of Communications and Resource Development Coordinator. This is a 12-month renewable contract.

The Communications and Resource Development Coordinator is responsible for leading the communications and resource development initiatives across the organization. They will be instrumental in shaping the organization's visibility and public image, enhancing stakeholder engagement, and advancing WOCRC's mission through creating and implementing communications and resource development strategies in alignment with the organization's strategic plan.

The key responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:

External Communications Activities

Developing an annual communications plan to improve the center's visibility in the community. Leading engagement in external events in public relations and promote awareness of the impact of WOCRC programs and services. Develops, writes, proofreads and/or edits a variety of media content

Internal Communication Activities

Leading the development of strategies to support internal communications across the Centre Leading the development of internal communications, key messages and speaking points for Management, and may act as a designate, speaking on behalf of the Employer Strategically advises management in a confidential capacity about communications relating to labour relations

Resource Development Activities:

Developing and executing fundraising strategies to meet revenue targets and organizational goals with support of management and the Board fundraising committee Leading internal fundraising project working groups including planning, organizing, and executing fundraising events and activities on behalf of the employer. Writing compelling grant proposals, sponsorship packages, and fundraising appeals Researching and identifying potential funding sources, grants, and sponsorship opportunities.

The successful candidate will meet the following Education and Experience minimum requirements:

Bachelor's degree from a recognized university in a relevant discipline or equivalent combination of some post-secondary education and relevant work experience. Key areas include communications, public relations, resource development or other relevant discipline. 2-4 years of professional experience with organizational communications. 1-2 years of professional experience coordinating and leading collaborative working groups; coordinating events; communications; fundraising and donor stewardship; as well as working with volunteers. Experience and a professional focus in both official languages with writing, public relations; developing online and print corporate communications. Experience liaising with community groups and associations preferred Experience and interest in working with marginalized and diverse clientele, such as low-income, high-needs, newcomer, and a variety of multicultural communities. Experience in a non-profit, community-based organization preferred Experience developing communications within a unionized environment preferred Knowledge of grant and proposal writing as part of fundraising efforts. Knowledge and understanding of community resources and community-based health care preferred Ability to communicate fluently in English, spoken and written. Ability to communicate fluently in French, spoken and written Fluency in another language relevant to our client population is an asset. Availability to work evenings and weekends if required.
The WOCRC values the diversity of its employees and the knowledge, skills and contributions that each brings to the organization.Our work is meaningful, fulfilling, and can be demanding, so we are committed to offering our staff compensation that is fair and competitive for our industry along with a comprehensive suite of benefits to support staff health, wellness, and financial security. With generous paid time off policies, including 4-weeks annual vacation, 3-weeks annual sick leave, salary top-up plans, a superb Employee Assistance Program, Health, Dental and Disability Insurance, a world-class Pension Plan (HOOPP), discounted gym memberships and a flexible, supportive work environment, we believe in providing what staff need to thrive, grow, and feel connected and included in our mission.

WOCRC has an accommodation process in place that provides accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please do not hesitate to let us know how we can best accommodate you.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this employment opportunity. Please note however that, due to the volume of resumes received, only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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Coordonnateurtrice des communications et du developpement des ressources

Contrat de 12 mois, renouvelable

Joignez-vous au Centre de ressources communautaires d'Ottawa ouest (CRCOO)

et contribuez a ameliorer concretement la vie des gens dans votre communaute. Faites partie d'une equipe passionnee, engagee et profondement ancree dans les valeurs de solidarite, d'equite et d'inclusion.

A propos du poste

Le CRCOO est a la recherche d'une Coordonnateurtrice des communications et du developpement des ressources pour diriger les efforts de communication et de financement a l'echelle de l'organisation. Ce role strategique vise a accroitre la visibilite du Centre, a renforcer l'engagement des parties prenantes et a soutenir la mission du CRCOO a travers des initiatives alignees sur son plan strategique.

Responsabilites principales

Communications externes

Elaborer et mettre en oeuvre un plan de communication annuel pour accroitre la notoriete du CRCOO. Representer le Centre lors d'evenements publics et promouvoir l'impact de ses programmes et services. Rediger, reviser et adapter divers contenus destines aux medias traditionnels et numeriques.

Communications internes

Concevoir des strategies de communication interne favorisant la cohesion et l'engagement du personnel. Rediger des messages cles, des allocutions et du contenu pour la direction; agir a titre de porte-parole au besoin. Offrir des conseils strategiques confidentiels a la direction sur les enjeux de communication lies aux relations de travail.

Developpement des ressources

Concevoir et mettre en oeuvre des strategies de collecte de fonds pour atteindre les objectifs financiers du Centre. Coordonner les activites de financement, incluant la planification et l'organisation d'evenements. Rediger des propositions de subventions, des demandes de commandite et des appels de fonds convaincants. Identifier de nouvelles sources de financement, subventions et partenariats potentiels.

Profil recherche

Formation et experience

Diplome universitaire dans un domaine pertinent (communications, relations publiques, developpement des ressources) ou combinaison equivalente d'etudes et d'experience. 2 a 4 ans d'experience en communication organisationnelle. 1 a 2 ans d'experience en coordination de projets, collecte de fonds, gestion de benevoles ou organisation d'evenements.

Competences

Excellente maitrise du francais et de l'anglais, a l'oral comme a l'ecrit. Competences demontrees en redaction, relations publiques et developpement de contenu (imprime et numerique). Experience souhaitee dans un organisme communautaire, en milieu syndique et/ou aupres de populations marginalisees. Connaissance des ressources communautaires et du secteur de la sante communautaire (atout). Maitrise d'une langue tierce parlee par la clientele du CRCOO (atout). Disponibilite occasionnelle en soiree et fin de semaine.

Ce que nous offrons

Le CRCOO valorise la diversite, l'equite et l'inclusion, et reconnait les competences uniques que chaque membre de l'equipe apporte a l'organisation. En plus d'un travail porteur de sens, nous offrons :

4 semaines de vacances annuelles

et

3 semaines de conges de maladie

payes

Assurances sante, dentaire et invalidite

Regime de retraite HOOPP

Programme d'aide aux employes (PAE)

Rabais sur les abonnements en salle de sport

Horaires flexibles et environnement de travail bienveillant

Vous souhaitez mettre vos talents au service d'une mission communautaire forte et humaine?

Joignez-vous a nous!

Le CRCOO dispose d'un processus d'adaptation visant a offrir des mesures d'accommodement aux employes ayant un handicap. Si vous avez besoin d'une mesure particuliere en raison d'un handicap ou d'un besoin medical, n'hesitez pas a nous informer de la facon dont nous pouvons mieux vous accommoder.

Nous remercions toutes les personnes qui posent leur candidature pour l'interet porte a cette offre d'emploi. Veuillez toutefois noter qu'en raison du grand nombre de candidatures recues, seules les personnes retenues pour la suite du processus de selection seront contactees.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $65,530.00-$73,797.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-09-30
Expected start date: 2025-09-20