Job Description
Reporting to the Manager, External Relations, the External Communications Coordinator will directly support the External Relations function of the Extendicare Public Affairs team, and partner with internal communications and government and stakeholder relations colleagues on shared projects. As a committed team player, you thrive in a fast-paced environment, with a commitment to delivering work on time, and apply your creativity and enthusiasm to the work you do. The ideal candidate will be a true self-starter with a passion for delivering on our mission of Helping People Live Better.
The Coordinator will support the External Relations Team and Public Affairs team’s success, and play a strong role in supporting external digital communications channels. With organizational reputation in mind, you will also directly support various special project teams at Extendicare as a trusted communications advisor.

Day-to-day responsibilities:

• Draft, coordinate and post content across multiple external channels, including our websites and social media channels
• Collaborate with our Marketing team to ensure all external communications reflect our brand and design standards
• Share responsibility for media and issues monitoring. Create and distribute a daily media report, for circulation across the organization.
• Support event and presentation execution for external audiences
• Participate in planning and brainstorming to continually bring fresh ideas and approaches to external communications for the organization
• Support ongoing analytics and reporting for external communications initiatives and channels, to measure effectiveness and drive continuous learning and improvement
• Coordinate with internal partners to source and prepare content that helps tell engaging stories to media, social media, sector and government audiences
• Be open to continually evolving our approaches to best meet our internal stakeholders’ needs

Experience and Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Communications, English or comparable experience.
• Familiarity with public affairs, government, media, social media, and/or the health care system
• Experience writing for a wide range of audiences and with strong attention to detail
• Ability to edit and work with website content management systems (e.g. WordPress)
• Experience with social media posting and monitoring (Hootsuite, LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram)
• Familiarity with video editing tools an asset
• Familiarity with Google Analytics an asset
• Experience with MS Office, especially Word, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint
• Thrives in fast-paced, issue-driven and team-based environment, with a demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and succinctly
• Ability to quickly shift priorities, manage competing timelines and be relentless in getting the job done with colleagues who care deeply about their work in making a difference by Helping People Live Better

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Robust benefits package.

Extendicare owns, operates or manages more than 120 long-term care communities in Canada, as well as providing home health care services to thousands of in their own homes and communities across the country. Our 22,000 employees are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.

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When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.
If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!
Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request

• Draft, coordinate and post content across multiple external channels, including our websites and social media channels
• Collaborate with our Marketing team to ensure all external communications reflect our brand and design standards
• Share responsibility for media and issues monitoring. Create and distribute a daily media report, for circulation across the organization.
• Support event and presentation execution for external audiences
• Participate in planning and brainstorming to continually bring fresh ideas and approaches to external communications for the organization
• Support ongoing analytics and reporting for external communications initiatives and channels, to measure effectiveness and drive continuous learning and improvement
• Coordinate with internal partners to source and prepare content that helps tell engaging stories to media, social media, sector and government audiences
• Be open to continually evolving our approaches to best meet our internal stakeholders’ need