Communications Specialist

Join Make-A-Wish Canada as a Communications Specialist and contribute to granting life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Develop and execute strategic communication plans, manage media relations, and create engaging content to raise awareness and funds for the organization.

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in communications, marketing, public relations, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• 3-5 years of work experience in communications or related roles.
• Proven ability to generate media coverage, and the ability to be persistent in approaching and communicating with the media and the public.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build solid relationships with journalists, internal stakeholders, external stakeholders, wish families, and more.
• Experience writing communications plans, strategies and tactics.
• Attention to detail and accuracy, including strong proofreading skills.
• Strategic thinker with strong organizational and project management skills, capable of working independently to deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office, social media content creation and community management. Canva, Meltwater, Salesforce, and Dropbox proficiency, an asset.

Benefits

• Meaningful opportunities to make an impact and change the lives of children with critical illnesses within your community and across Canada
• A collaborative team environment where you feel valued and inspired
• An attractive compensation package that includes group health and dental premiums which are fully covered by the Foundation, RRSP, & Wish paid hours
• Annual vacation starting at three weeks & additional paid leaves
• Work/life balance and flexibility
• Hybrid working environment
• Employee Wellness Program
• Corporate discounts
• Continuous learning, development and internal training opportunities
• Fun employee activities, contests, and more!