Company: Shepherd Village
Location: Toronto, ON
Expected salary: $17.2 per hour
Job date: Thu, 17 Apr 2025 04:27:55 GMT
Job description: This position is created specifically for the 2025 Canada Summer Jobs program. All applicants must meet eligibility guidelines as specified by Service Canada in order to be considered for the above position.GENERAL DESCRIPTIONUnder the supervision of the Executive Assistant President and CEO, the Communication Adviser is responsible for assisting in all areas within the department, including, but not limited to, the following:MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:
- Plan and execute an annual communications plan, which may include digital media and traditional communication vehicles such as newsletters, brochures, and other promotional materials as deemed appropriate.
- Assist with producing the Annual Report and other marketing materials as assigned.
- Generate media stories from a variety of sources.
- Other responsibilities include developing and maintaining contacts with key media contacts, community leaders, and other external audiences.
- Conduct interviews with residents and write their stories to be published on the organization’s website.
- Participate in the organization’s community activities.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Post-secondary education in progress
- Proficiency in MS Office Suites
- Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
- Strong writing skills
- Ability to work together with all staff members; ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Detail-orientated and time management skills are essential; confidentiality and tact are imperative.
- Ability to communicate professionally in person and by phone
- Strong customer service skills required
What youth participants are eligible?To be eligible, youth must:
- be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period*;
- be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment**; and,
- have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
*The youth must be 15 years of age at the beginning of the employment period. The youth may be more than 30 years of age at the end of the employment period as long as the youth was 30 at the beginning of the employment period.**International students are not eligible participants. International students include anyone who is temporarily in Canada for studies and who is not a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada. Youth awaiting a refugee status ruling, as well as those who hold a temporary visitor visa, youth visa or work visa are ineligible. As the objective of the CSJ program is to support youth entering the Canadian labour market, the temporary nature of an international student’s time in Canada does not allow for a long-term connection to the labour market.Duration and hours of workJobs must be full-time (30 to a maximum of 40 hours per week). If a youth is provided less than 30 hours of work for any week, their wages may be deemed ineligible for reimbursement unless consent has been granted from Service Canada for exceptional circumstances (e.g. to accommodate persons with disabilities).Wage$17.20/hour (minimum 30 hours up to 37.5 hours/week)
The Communication Adviser position is specifically created for the 2025 Canada Summer Jobs program. Responsibilities include creating and executing a communications plan, producing marketing materials, generating media stories, conducting interviews, and participating in community activities. Applicants must meet eligibility guidelines set by Service Canada, including being between 15 and 30 years of age, a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and legally entitled to work in Canada. The position is full-time with a wage of $17.20/hour.
