45 Event Communication jobs in Canada

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Communications Specialist Autism Ontario is a charitable organization with a history of over 52 years representing the thousands of people on the autism spectrum and their families across Ontario. Autism Ontario is the province’s leading source of information and referral on autism, and one of the largest collective voices representing the autism community. Our mission is to create a supportive and inclusive Ontario for autism, and we value collaboration, respect, accountability and being evidence informed.Job Summary: Title: Communications Specialist Location: Hybrid; primarily remote, but with occasional travel to Toronto Provincial Office or a regional office as neededHours: 37.5hrs per weekSalary: $70,500 - $75,000Duration: One-year contractRole: Existing Vacancy Position Overview Reporting to the Manager, Communications and Resource Development, the Communications Specialist plays a crucial role in ensuring the development of engaging and accessible content that resonates with our audiences while adhering to accessibility guidelines and promoting inclusivity and equity. Collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders, the incumbent will develop and promote consistent delivery of high-quality, compliant, and inclusive content. The Communications Specialist will serve as a liaison between various teams to develop and facilitate communication, shared understanding, and aligned messaging, fostering meaningful connections with our audiences through diverse and impactful multimedia content. Key Responsibilities:

• Support content development initiatives to align with organizational goals, informed by relevant research, and reflective of the diverse perspectives and voices of the Autism Ontario community.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to understand content needs and objectives, ensure inclusive content practices, and develop engaging and relevant content.
• Design content (i.e., media toolkits, internal communications, one-pagers) that align content with goals and objectives.
• Create content development guides to reinforce design consistency, inclusivity and equity, and accessibility and compliance standards.
• Coordinate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to create, curate, and deliver content that reflects diverse experiences and identities.
• Liaise with and identify individuals and community partners who can support co-created communications or provide lived experience input for internal use.
• Describe, maintain, and index content, such as managing internal organization and navigation of the staff SharePoint site to ensure timely access to up-to-date resources.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to inform content strategy and execution, particularly in internal communications, collaboration tools, and inclusive partnership engagement.
• Other duties as assigned.

• A college diploma or bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., communications, media studies, public relations)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in communications, preferably in a human or social services environment, or a clinically related discipline including providing support to families of children with autism and/or developmental disabilities.
• An equivalent combination of education and similar experience may be considered.
• Training and/or experience in AODA compliance, inclusive language, and/or plain language writing.
• Extensive knowledge of the developmental services sector and of community-based resources within the designated region.
• Experience in a person-directed approach to support.
• Demonstrated experience with group planning and facilitation.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written skills are required as is the ability to speak confidently with various stakeholders
• Proficient with various computer programs including data base management, email, Microsoft Office 365 applications and have familiarity with social media and other technology tools and approaches, Canva, InDesign, Hootsuite, Video editing (all strong assets).
• Demonstrated commitment to principles of social justice, neurodiversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, anti-Black racism, anti-ableism
• Experience working with the autistic population is a strong asset
• Fluency in written and oral French is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to principles of social justice, neurodiversity, equity, inclusion, anti- racism, anti-Black racism, anti-ableism

• Flex Hours and Hybrid working model
• Semi-casual dress code
• 3 weeks vacation, plus years of service days and 10 paid personal days
• Competitive Benefits Package with Healthcare spending account (including Health, Dental, EAP, Vision and more)
• RRSP Contributions
• Professional development opportunities
• In person team building activities
• A workplace culture that promotes both wellness and engagement
• You’ll be joining a team of passionate individuals who are looking to make a difference.

Job Description

• Job Title : Communications Specialist
• Location: Toronto, ON Hybrid
• Contract Duration: 12 months (possible extension)

Job Overview:

The Communications Specialist plays a vital role in supporting the team's mission. This person reports to the Senior Vice-President and involves hands-on planning, coordination, organization, tracking, and reporting across various initiatives. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, detail-oriented self-starter with experience working with all levels of an organization.

Responsibilities:

• Event Support: Plan and manage logistics for internal and external events, including senior leader visits, town halls, client events, and community partner activities.
• Volunteer Day Support: Manage volunteer opportunities, post them to the volunteer portal, collect photo releases, liaise with community partners, and attend events when possible.
• Internal Communications:

• Collaborate with business lines and functions on communication projects.
• Maintain and update the Canada Hub (SharePoint) with weekly updates.
• Create and distribute the bi-weekly newsletter, working with teams across Canada to source, write, edit, and send content.
• Draft, edit, and send internal emails supporting Canadian franchise, business lines, and support functions.
• Create and post content.
• Support communications for inclusion networks.


• Other:


• Manage the corporate photo inventory, including booking photo shoots, liaising with photographers, and organizing photo files.
• Manage the charitable contributions process and related reporting.



Qualifications:

• Previous communications experience, preferably in a large and complex organization.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to quickly learn and use new systems, including digital tools.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented.

Education:

• Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience.

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.

Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit to learn more.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.

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