Job Description

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POSITION SUMMARY

The CHEO Foundation existed before CHEO, the CHEO Research Institute and Roger Neilson House.
Community volunteers recognized the need for a children's hospital in our region to serve families. Since that beginning, we have remained the link between these respected institutions and the generous community that financially sustains them.
The purpose of the CHEO Foundation is to turn donations of money, time and kindness in all its forms into the medical treatment, cutting-edge research, and the compassionate care that children, youth and families need and deserve.
Because of your philanthropy, fundraising events, and generous support of our work, the CHEO Foundation celebrates your community spirit and your love for young people. This makes CHEO strong today and ready for tomorrow.

Reporting to the Manager of Communications, the Communications Specialist will assist with the development and execution of all communications activity related to the Foundation. Responsibilities will include writing and editing a wide variety of materials, a strong interest in report writing, keenly interested in making sure all materials are on brand, not shy to tackle medical or research terminology, assisting with the execution of all communication and promotional materials.

About you:

You are someone that wants to work for a great cause and feels that our community is enormously generous. You are interested in special events communications, email marketing, report writing and happy to lend your skills to areas that need assistance.

You are fluent in both English and French. You love to write for various audiences and no topic is too complex for you to research and adapt for the general public to digest and understand. You understand that our generous community is why CHEO is able to attract the very best professionals, all sharing in the mission to help children, youth and their families live their best lives. You will help to spread the word about what we do across multiple platforms.

You are skilled at communicating special events to internal and external audiences and all that that entails -posting to the CHEO Foundation website, assisting the special events team in brainstorming sessions, driving the external strategy for the communications team, and evaluating ways to make improvements. You have an outgoing personality and enjoy interviewing CHEO patients, doctors, nurses, staff members, sponsors and donors for the purpose of writing powerful stories highlighting CHEO care and donor impact. You enjoy collaboration and working with colleagues towards common goals.

You have a passion for improving the lives of children and youth by communicating the CHEO message. Creativity and proactive behaviour will also be important elements of the position as you gain knowledge about CHEO, the CHEO Research Institute, Roger Neilson House and more. Flexibility in work and home life will help you meet the demands of this wonderfully rewarding opportunity to help CHEO care for children and youth in communities throughout eastern Ontario, western Quebec, northern Ontario and Nunavut.

Being a team player who can get along well with coworkers, hospital staff, donors and other stakeholders will be important when working in this fast-paced environment. You are not daunted by a day that will involve juggling multiple projects with priorities shifting at a moment's notice.

Primary Responsibilites

• Writing original content (English): from the blank page through editing, approvals and publishing
• Conducting content research: collaborating with internal resources (medical personnel) as well as creditable external sources to gather information relevant to complete content requests
• Editing (English and French): proofreading, altering length, changing tone for different platforms
• Crafting key messages: preparing speaking/briefing notes for senior leadership, event emcees, Hospital/
• CHEO/RI/RNH staff and family/patient ambassadors as needed with a clear view to marketing goals and branding imperatives
• Managing projects: moving small projects and large campaigns through established processes from kickoff to post-program tracking and reporting; using internal meetings, timely and organized updates/checkins and the Asana platform to keep track of workflow
• Ensuring consistent application of CHEO Foundation style guide, key messages, brand identity, internal process and external/public-facing tone
• Assisting with donor communication activities, including donor stewardship, cultivation letters, e-newsletters and email campaigns
• Providing communications support for marketing, sponsorship and fundraising initiatives
• Researching and developing content for donor impact reports
• Contributing to research, writing, proofreading and producing publications as needed
• Developing backgrounders, fact sheets, articles, and key messaging
• Initiating, promoting and encouraging effective internal and external communications strategies and practices
• Supporting the Director of Communications and CHEO Foundation communications team in ongoing communication activities

Qualifications:

• Professional-level French oral and written capacity is mandatory - candidates who exhibit excellent proofreading skills in both English and French will be preferred
• Post-secondary education (degree or diploma) in the area of Public Relations, Communications, or Journalism is an asset
• Superior written communication, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and editing skills in English and French
• Strong verbal communication skills are essential in order to interact effectively with colleagues, internal teams, and external stakeholders
• Ability to time manage, prioritize, and multi-task in a busy environment
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to be highly motivated and able to adapt quickly to new situations/challengesAppreciation and respect for protocol, professionalism and confidentiality
• Ability to work efficiently, independently and in a collaborative environment

COVID-19

All references to groups or gatherings refer to a time when COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, and gatherings are once again safe. The CHEO Foundation offices are located in Ottawa. Employees are working remotely due to COVID-19 protocols and will do so until further notice.

The CHEO Foundation has a Universal COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that applies to all staff. As a condition of employment, the preferred candidate will be required to provide proof of both their first and second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Exceptions will only be made on the basis of disability (medical), creed (religion) or other grounds enumerated in the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Application Process

Applications will be accepted until midnight, September 30, 2022. Please send your resume with a cover letter to apply@cheofoundation.com with the position title in the subject line. Although we appreciate the interest of all candidates, only candidates invited for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please.

The CHEO Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Should you require any accommodations during the application process please notify Human Resources as per the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

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