Employment Type:

Contract (ending March 31, 2022), Bargaining Unit

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Work Hours: *

28 hours/week, Includes some evening and weekend work

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Salary: *

G8 – $27.89/hour

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Application Deadline: *

Open until filled

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Program Overview – Newcomer Programs & Services, Community Programs*

Newcomer Programs & Services has served newcomers and refugees in Toronto for over four decades. Its mandate is to help newcomers and refugees settle, adjust, and integrate into society. Funded by the three levels of government, WoodGreen Newcomer Programs & Services operates English language training programs, settlement services, employment support programs, mentorship, networking activities, and social and recreational activities. Newcomer Programs & Services is committed to providing friendly and professional services to all newcomers to help them connect with Canadian society and their new way of life.

What You Will Do

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Support the implementation of outreach plans and strategies that use digital media as the main platform for communication.

• Support the building of an online brand for Unit programs and services.
• Create new and creative digital marketing content.
• Assist with developing email campaigns and social media content development.
• Responsible for developing digital literacy workshops and information sessions focusing on use of basic computer skills and internet, digital communication platforms such as Microsoft Teams, digital media tools such as Facebook, and Instagram, and using online learning platforms such as Off2Class.
• Ensure that curriculum includes topics on digital and cyber safety issues and practices.
• Develop and implement workshops through in-person and online delivery.
• Outreach to clients and register clients for digital literacy workshops based on clients’ needs.
• Ensure the anti-racism objectives and community development principles of the organization are achieved within the program.

What You Bring to the Team

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Undergraduate Degree in social sciences or a related discipline.

• Minimum 2 years of experience with marketing and/or sales in a digital environment
• Strong understanding of digital media marketing tools
• Strong group facilitation skills
• Second language is required

What Will Set You Apart

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Demonstrated ability to creatively use digital marketing platforms and tools

• Demonstrated understanding of newcomers needs
• Expertise in facilitating group workshops in person and online
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and follow work directions
• Ability to use professional judgment on a daily basis within established guidelines.
• Ability to accommodate competing demands.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with, staff, clients and the public.

Effective September 7, 2021 all newly hired employees will be required to provide proof they have completed an approved course of vaccination against COVID-19 at least 14 days prior to commencing employment or provide documentation to support an exemption based on grounds covered by the Ontario Human Rights Act (i.e. Medical exemption).

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Job Type: Part-time

Work Location: Multiple Locations