Position: Manager, Marketing and Communications
Location: 1 Jim Flaherty Street, Whitby, ON
Assignment: Full-time, Salaried (37.50 hours per week)
Pay Rate: $60,000 - $64,000 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: March 2025
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We exist to unlock potential through accessibility and to create a better, barrier-free life for all Canadians. We strive to achieve this by reimagining accessibility, redefining the way Canadians live, work and play, and by co-designing innovative solutions that address the needs of our community. To be successful, our organization values being person-centred, genuine, flexible, innovative, and collaborative.
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 employment and are committed to improving our process to be more accessible and equitable.
We understand that no one will ever meet all the qualifications or feel completely confident in performing every duty listed, and that’s okay! We are committed to the ongoing learning and development of our employees and gladly provide on-the-job training and mentorship. Unless it says required (bolded for emphasis), please do not let any other qualification or duty discourage you from applying.
If you have any issues with the online application or have any questions about the job, please email careers@abilitiescentre.org. We look forward to learning more about you and how you may be the person we’re looking for through your application!

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 directly to the Director, Partnerships and Revenue, and indirectly to the President and Chief Executive Officer, the Manager, Marketing and Communications will help manage the Abilities Centre brand, in addition to 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’s local and national marketing and communications strategy that reflects our collaborative work with our partners and highlights the impact of our programs and services.

TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

• You exhibit knowledge of inclusion, accessibility, and accommodation issues.
• You are proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud 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 a strong understanding of how content can be deployed across various platforms in different scenarios to target specific audiences and meet objectives.
• You work well under pressure and can 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.
• You are self-motivated, and results-oriented; you demonstrate initiative and contribute to a work environment that values and encourages innovation.

ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS:

• You are required to have a current and clear criminal record check for the vulnerable sector to work at Abilities Centre.
• You are flexible regarding work schedule, including days, evenings, and weekends.
  Deadline is Friday, February 14, 2025, at 7:00P

What You’ll Bring:Education & Experience:

• You have a post-secondary degree/diploma in communications, public relations, or related program.
• You bring 5+ years’ work experience in social media, graphic design, writing or a related field (not-for-profit or charitable experience is 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 abilities, cultural and racial backgrounds including visible and non-visible dimensions of diversity

• You will work with the Director, Partnerships and Revenue 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 an 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 manage the Marketing and Communications department budget, with assistance from the Director, Partnerships and Revenue.
• You will manage the Marketing and Communications department, including payroll, scheduling/vacation planning, performance reviews and recruitment needs, with assistance from the Director, Partnerships and Revenue.
• You will collaborate with both sales and design staff to produce advertising campaigns for membership sales, and collateral for sponsorship opportunities, aimed at generating revenue to fuel the mission of Abilities Centre.
• You will ensure all content is accessible and inclusive, utilizing techniques and processes outlined in Abilities Centre’s Accessibility and Brand Guidelines.
• You will increase public relations efforts for Abilities Centre and its Executives by exploring brand exposure opportunities, event attendance, and speaking engagements.

What You’ll Bring:Education & Experience:

• You have a post-secondary degree/diploma in communications, public relations, or related program.
• You bring 5+ years’ work experience in social media, graphic design, writing or a related field (not-for-profit or charitable experience is 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 abilities, cultural and racial backgrounds including visible and non-visible dimensions of diversity.