Communications Coordinator
Sheridan Department of Research based in Mississauga, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Communications Coordinator. Sheridan’s Research Department drives innovation and discovery. Through collaborative initiatives and cutting-edge projects, it advances knowledge and fosters industry partnerships. Committed to excellence, Sheridan’s Research Department contributes to local and global advancements, shaping the future of various fields. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: Sheridan
Faculty/Department: Generator at Sheridan – EDGE
Position: Communications Coordinator
Salary: $27.81 – $32.24 Hourly
Pay band: E
Employment Type: Temporary
Employee Group: Support Staff – Initiatives and Opportunities
Location: Mississauga, ON, CA
Job Location: 4180 Duke of York Blvd, Mississauga, ON L5B 3W3, Canada
Campus Location: HMC (may be assigned activities at any Sheridan campus)
Shift: Evenings and weekends
Hours/Week: 37.5
Hours: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Work Categorization: Hybrid Position | At least 3 days/week on site
Requisition ID/Job ID: J0224-0117
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have 4-year Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or Digital Marketing
Experience: Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of experience writing features and new stories for print and web (or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience)
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should be equipped with the skills and knowledge to work with an increasingly diverse student and staff population, demonstrating a proven commitment to anti-oppression, equity, and inclusion
- The candidates should showcase creativity, utilizing imagination to solve challenges and welcoming new ways of thinking to help advance organizational goals
- The candidates should demonstrate a sound understanding of project management principles and tools, along with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, balance, and manage multiple complex and competing demands
- The candidates should be a self-starting storyteller with journalistic-quality interviewing and writing skills
- The candidates should possess the ability to multi-task and complete projects under tight timelines with little supervision
- The candidates should demonstrate superior oral and written communication skills
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to increase the visibility of EDGE, execute communications strategies developed by the Manager, and enhance EDGE’s brand internally and externally, reporting to the Manager, Marketing and Communications
- The candidates should be able to write communications, key messages, content for the website, blogs, social media channels, newsletters, and news releases, among other platforms
- The candidates should be able to create content for EDGE announcements to be posted on various platforms at Sheridan College
- The candidates should be able to regularly write articles, blogs, and stories that capture the entrepreneurial journey of EDGE members, including those in the community, coworking space, and students
- The goal is to improve the organization’s public image and facilitate effective internal and external communication
- The candidates should be able to implement communication plans aligned with EDGE’s goals and translate overarching communication objectives into actionable plans and initiatives
- The candidates should be able to generate journalistic-quality feature/news writing, visual, and multimedia content for various platforms, ensuring consistency with EDGE’s messaging and brand voice
- The candidates should be able to edit and proofread all communication materials to ensure accuracy, clarity, and adherence to style guidelines while maintaining a keen eye for detail, grammar, and overall written and visual content quality
- The candidates should be able to craft compelling narratives that effectively communicate key messages and enhance the EDGE’s storytelling efforts
- The candidates should be able to coordinate work for EDGE’s digital communication channels, including the website, social media platforms, and email campaigns
- The candidates should be able to manage documentation related to communication plans, strategies, and activities
- The candidates should be able to generate regular reports and provide insights for optimization
- The candidates should be able to provide communication materials such as existing signage, popup banners, takeaways, etc.
- The candidates should be able to prepare presentations for openings/closings and promotions, as well as write event recaps/blogs
- The candidates should be able to assist in onboarding student staff, demonstrating various software, etc.
- The candidates should be able to assign tasks to student staff and review completed work, such as writing social media posts
- The candidates should be able to perform other related duties as required
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!