For more than 50 years, Special Olympics Canada, a program within the worldwide movement, has been dedicated to enriching the lives of Canadians with an intellectual or developmental disability through active participation in sport. Special Olympics Canada is a national, grassroots, charitable organization that provides best of class sport training, nutrition education, health screenings and competition opportunities for athletes of all ages and abilities. Year-round programming is available in hundreds of communities across Canada, supported by thousands of volunteers. Special Olympics is an inclusive movement powered by sport - transforming the lives of individuals and families, while creating more inclusive communities from coast to coast to coast. Special Olympics Canada’s programs are funded and supported by; individual donors, corporate sponsorship, fundraising activities, Federal/ Provincial/Territorial governments, foundations, and the involvement of volunteers in communities across the country. Special Olympics in Canada follows a federated program delivery model with a National Office and incorporated Chapters in twelve Provinces and Territories.
* Note: Our team is enjoying some well-deserved summer time off, so please note that resume screening for this role will not begin until August 27, 2025. *

POSITION SUMMARY:

In this newly created role, the Coordinator, Marketing and Communications will be an integral member of a growing, innovative, and high-performing team under the leadership of the VP, Brand, Marketing and Communications, while reporting directly to the Associate Director, Marketing and Communications. You will play a key role in developing and executing print and digital content, and coordinating multi-channel marketing campaigns that drive national brand awareness, corporate partner activations, and individual giving. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a broad range of projects—from national campaigns and media relations to developing toolkits for local Chapters. As part of a mission-driven organization, you will help elevate the visibility and impact of Special Olympics across Canada, championing inclusion and empowering athletes nationwide.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree from a post-secondary institution, ideally in Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
• Experience in marketing and communication or a related field, ideally in a nonprofit environment
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High level of professionalism and discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Proactive, people-oriented, and adaptable, with strong judgment and the ability to build positive relationships across multiple stakeholder groups
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

APPLICATION DETAILS:

An equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce, Special Olympics Canada invites all interested individuals to apply and encourages applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions. Special Olympics Canada is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please advise Special Olympics Canada in confidence.
If you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in this posting, we encourage you to consider the role. Research has shown candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code to consider this opportunity.
With gratitude and respect, we acknowledge that the Special Olympics Canada office is located on the traditional territories of many nations including the Huron-Wendat, the Seneca, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, and the Mississauga’s of the Credit. We also recognize that this land remains the home to many diverse First Nations, Métis, Inuit and Indigenous Peoples today.
If you are looking for an outstanding challenge, working with a great team, apply now! Please email a resume and cover letter, to communications@specialolympics.ca with “Application for Coordinator, Marketing” in the subject line. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Work from home

Application question(s):

• Provide a few dates and times you would be available for an interview. Please note that any first stage interviews will not take place under after August 27, 2025.

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M4T 1L