Autism Ontario Looking for Digital Communications Specialist at Toronto, Ontario, Canada Full Time

Autism Ontario is a charitable organization with a history of over 50 years representing the thousands of people on the autism spectrum and their families across Ontario. Made up of knowledgeable parents, professionals, and autistic self-advocates who can speak to the key issues that impact autistic individuals and their families, 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. Members are connected through a volunteer network of seven regions throughout the Province of Ontario. 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: Digital Communications Specialist

Reports to: Manager, Communications and Resource Development

Location: Primarily remote, occasionally working at our main office (1179 King St W, Toronto, ON, M6K 3C5) or a regional office, as needed

Hours: 37.5hrs per week

Annual Salary: $65,000-$68,000

Duration: 6 months with the possibility of extension

Position Overview

Autism Ontario is a charitable organization with a history of over 50 years representing the thousands of people on the autism spectrum and their families across Ontario. Made up of knowledgeable parents, professionals, and autistic self-advocates who can speak to the key issues that impact autistic individuals and their families, 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. Members are connected through a volunteer network of seven regions throughout the Province of Ontario. Our mission is to create a supportive and inclusive Ontario for autism and we value collaboration, respect, accountability and being evidence informed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of Autism Ontario’s digital content, social media and content strategy, including content planning for both English and French, day-to-day monitoring, posting, community management and engagement, marketing and promotional campaigns, and analytics for all social media platforms (e.g., regional, provincial).
• Monitor and proactively identify to Manager, Communications & Resource Development any news and/or issues likely to arise from the public, media, or key stakeholders.
• Ensure that all social content and digital channels maintain and contribute to Autism Ontario’s brand integrity.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and the Communications Team, including the Marketing and Analytics Specialist and the Content and Design Specialist on social and content campaign strategy development, execution, measurement, analytics, and performance.
• Recommend timely immediate, short-, and medium-term strategies and actions to address issues and/or opportunities for digital communications.
• Create social and digital public awareness, fundraising, and promotional campaigns and messaging as determined in collaboration with the Manager, Communications and Resource Development.
• Provide ongoing support to staff on social media best practices and recommend strategies to expand current reach and engagement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or post secondary education in marketing, communications, or a related discipline
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in social and digital marketing is required.
• Minimum 2 years of digital and graphic design experience is required
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Extensive experience creating engagement strategies and campaigns from ideation to execution, optimization, and post-implementation reporting using social media and analytics tools including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, and Hootsuite
• Extensive experience using Canva
• Considerable experience using Adobe Creative Cloud applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to create engaging user-centric social media copy.
• Strong data and analytical skills and ability to implement data-driven decision making to optimize and improve future digital and social media marketing efforts and resources.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work within tight deadlines, approach change with a flexible mindset, and prioritize competing deadlines.
• Demonstrated commitment to principles of social justice, equity, inclusion and cultural competency
• Client focused with excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills; fosters collaborative relationships across all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders.
• Fluency in written and oral French is an asset.
• Creative, innovative thinker and a hands-on team player with a flexible and willing can-do attitude who adds value and can balance diverse projects and priorities.
• A proven track record of working with community service providers within a charitable organization is preferred.
• Knowledge of applying the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act to digital communications assets is preferred.

Autism Ontario offers a great work-life balance, a competitive benefits package and RRSP contributions. Some of the perks of joining our team include:

• Flex Hours
• Hybrid working model
• Semi-casual dress code
• 3 weeks vacation, plus years of service days
• 10 paid personal days
• Competitive Benefits Package (including Health, Dental, Vision and more)
• RRSP Contributions
• Professional development opportunities
• A workplace culture that promotes both a collaborative and independent work environment
• You’ll be joining a team of passionate individuals who are looking to make a difference

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter by Wednesday, August 30th, 2023 @ 5:00pm stating “Digital Communications Specialist” in the subject line. We thank everyone for their interest in this position; however, only those candidates invited to interview with us will be contacted.

Autism Ontario is an equal opportunity employer committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization, and actively encourages individuals on the autism spectrum and from all equity seeking groups to apply. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status or any other legally protected factors.

Autism Ontario is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment in concert with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. As such, Autism Ontario will make accommodations available to applicants with disabilities upon request during the hiring process.

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