Job Description

COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT - Contract The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA), located near Barrie, Ontario, is a public agency dedicated to innovative watershed management supporting a healthy environment, communities, and lifestyles. Our jurisdiction includes 18 municipalities in the County of Simcoe, County of Dufferin, Grey County, and the western part of the City of Barrie and spans approximately 3700 sq. km. Our watershed includes significant landform features, such as the Minesing Wetlands, the Niagara Escarpment, and the Oak Ridges Moraine. The NVCA is currently seeking a passionate and dynamic individual looking for a rewarding, exciting and great employment experience to join us in the role of Communications Assistant. Reporting to the Senior Communications Specialist, this position is responsible for providing a variety of accounting functions for the NVCA. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to writing, editing, graphic design, photography and video editing. Responsibilities include: \xc2\xb7 Writing and editing newsletters, web content and social media posts. \xc2\xb7 Preparation of written and graphic material/content. \xc2\xb7 Preparation, edit and proofread statements and other communications materials. \xc2\xb7 Photography and videography work to help tell stories of the role of NVCA. \xc2\xb7 Assist with implementation of communications and marketing plans. Ideally, the incumbent has a diploma or degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or related discipline with a minimum of 2 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and computer skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team. You must have a valid Ontario driver\xe2\x80\x99s license and the ability to work occasional weekends for events and festivals. This is a contract full-time position for the 2024 year. The salary rate is $20-$24 per hour and is based on a 35-hour work week. The incumbent will be required to work on the weekends on occasion. The NVCA offers the OMERS (Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System) pension. We invite you to review a detailed job description on our website at nvca.on.ca. Please e- mail your resume to careers@nvca.on.ca. Your application must be received by 12:00 p.m. on November 17th, 2023. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. We will accommodate the needs of applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise us to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process. Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months Salary: $20.00-$24.00 per hour Expected hours: 35 per week Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Utopia, ON L0M 1T0 Application deadline: 2023-11-24