Communications specialist

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year. Work setting: Rural area. Various locations. Social service or charity agency. Associations and non profit organizations. Tasks: Develop all kinds of events for publicity, fundraising and information purposes. Develop communication strategies. Evaluate communication strategies and programs. Implement communication strategies and programs. Oversee the preparation of public written material . Prepare written material such as reports, briefs, website content. Produce educational and publicity programs and informational materials to awaken curiosity and interest in the subject matter. Publicize activities, workshops, meetings and other events for fundraising or information purposes. Write speeches, presentations and press releases. Perform administrative tasks. Act as spokesperson for an organization. Answer written and oral inquiries. Assist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters and other material. Co-ordinate special publicity events and promotions. Conduct public opinion and attitude surveys. Gather, research and prepare communications material. Initiate and maintain contact with the media. Prepare and/or deliver educational, publicity and information programs, materials and sessions. Develop marketing strategies. Write and edit press releases, newsletter and communications materials. Supervision: No supervision responsibility. Computer and technology knowledge: MS Office. MS Outlook. MS Windows. MS Excel. MS PowerPoint. MS Word. WordPress. Specialization or experience: Green economy sector. Specialized environmental skills and knowledge. Area of specialization: Communications. Brand management. Digital media. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Fast-paced environment. Attention to detail. Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Judgement. Organized. Team player. Accurate. Dependability. Reliability. Integrity. Quick learner. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the equipment you need to work from home (like internet and a workspace)?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Overtime required. Green job: Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes. Workplace information: Hybrid. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). Other benefits: Travel insurance. Support for persons with disabilities: Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities. Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities . Support for newcomers and refugees: Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees . Support for Indigenous people: Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations . Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers . Supports for visible minorities: Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities.