Position: Manager, Marketing and Communications Location: 55 Gordon St., Whitby, ON Assignment: Full-time Salaried Pay Rate: $60,000 per annum, commensurate with experience and education. We also offer comprehensive, 100% employer paid benefits, flexible work environment, and access to our superb sport, fitness, and recreational facilities. Start Date: May 2023 You Belong! We exist to unlock potential through the innovation of accessibility and to create a better, barrier-free life for all Canadians by reimagining accessibility and redefining the way Canadians live, work and play. Our organization values being person-centred, genuine, flexible, innovative, and collaborative. We firmly believe that a great team member is somebody that is incredibly passionate about the cause they are advocating for. As an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, we welcome and encourage applications from all persons, including but not limited to persons with disabilities, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation, and newcomers. We provide variations and accommodations at all stages of the process and are committed to improving our process to be more accessible and equitable. We know no one will ever meet 100% of the qualifications or feel 100% confident in performing all the duties outlined below. Aside from the qualifications that say required (bolded for emphasis), please do not let any other qualification or duty discourage you from applying. The Position: The Marketing and Communications department at Abilities Centre is looking for a savvy Manager, Marketing and Communications to help us develop and implement our ongoing communications and marketing strategies. Reporting to the General Manager & Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Manager, Marketing and Communications will help manage all content and communications for digital, social, and print media. The Manager, Marketing and Communications will work with Abilities Centre teams to assess new and innovative means to engage with members, reach new audiences and create new content using photo and video. The Manager, Marketing and Communications will work closely with all department leads to support the growth of Abilities Centre\xe2\x80\x99s local and national marketing and communications strategy that reflects our collaborative work with our partners and highlights the impact of our programs and services. What You\xe2\x80\x99ll Do:

• Develop & Create: You will work with the General Manager & COO to develop the annual marketing and communications strategy that drives growth, awareness, and engagement. You will work with the Marketing and Communications team and cross-departmental leads to create annual campaign and content calendar; you will help the team prioritize projects based on complexity and urgency. You will work with the Research, Membership, and Program teams to develop impact stories and key messages that align with Abilities Centre vision. You will collaborate with the Director, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility (IDEA) to support the development of the annual diversity calendar and national holidays.
• Manage: You will manage the Marketing and Communications department budget, with assistance from the General Manager & COO. You will manage the Marketing and Communications department, including payroll, scheduling/vacation planning, performance reviews and recruitment needs, with assistance from the General Manager & COO.
• Prepare & Review: You will prepare well-structured and well-written content drafts for social, digital and print media. You will review and report on social media, company website, and email analytics and trends. You will assist with the reviewing and writing internal and external communications, including website notices.
• Accessibility & Inclusion: You will ensure all content is accessible and inclusive, utilizing techniques and processes outlined in Abilities Centre\xe2\x80\x99s Accessibility and Brand Guidelines. You will work alongside the Teaching & Learning Institute to ensure cross-departmental teams are trained in the Accessibility and Brand Guidelines, updating the Guidelines as needed.

What You\xe2\x80\x99ll Bring:

• Education & Experience: You have a post-secondary degree in communications, public relations, or related program. You bring 5+ years\xe2\x80\x99 work experience in social media, graphic design, writing or a related field - not-for-profit or charitable experience an asset. You have hands-on experience in developing and implementing marketing and communication strategies. You have creative experience with photoshop, Adobe PDF programs and/or Canva, photography. You have experience and sensitivity in dealing with clients of different cultural and racial backgrounds including visible and non-visible dimensions of diversity.
• Technical Skills & Knowledge: You have knowledge of inclusion, accessibility, and accommodation. You are proficient in use of Microsoft Office products. You have excellent organizational skills and are extremely detail oriented. You have strong presentation and communication skills across multiple mediums. You have a passion for all things content and strong understanding of how content can be deployed across various platforms in different scenarios to target specific audiences and meet objectives. You can work well under pressure and balance/prioritize multiple projects and deliver in a timely manner in a fast-paced environment. You are flexible, adaptive to change, and able to handle shifting priorities with maturity and foresight to cope with input and changes with short notice at times.
• Administrative Requirements: You have a current, clear criminal record check for the vulnerable sector from the last 6 months, which is required. May be required to work daytime, evenings, and weekends.

Deadline to Apply: Friday April 7, 2023, at 5:00PM To Apply: Please visit our employment page at www.abilitiescentre.org/employment Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: $60,000.00 per year Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location Application deadline: 2023-04-07
Expected start date: 2023-05-01