Strategic Communication Internship Program Jobs in Halton, ON

• Promotes the strategy of VON and their role as an integrated community care provider to all stakeholders and staff
• Prioritizes and ensures alignment of emerging opportunities in the community with VON strategic plan
• Provides leadership in navigating the requirements and complexities of unionized and non- unionized environments
• Coaches, advises, motivates, and provides leadership to staff; creates a positive workplace for staff
• Promotes the Lean team management approach to ensure a common paradigm of management and discipline of management practices
• Ensures there are mechanisms for all staff to come together to hear of organizational news and to provide feedback on what is working and what is not working
• Ensures all Districts have a plan to complete performance development and learning plans with all staff
• Promotes common approaches to orientation, learning, motivating, recognizing and supporting staff when achieving organizational goals; such as meeting or exceeding KPIs, meeting or exceeding milestones
• Provides leadership and commitment to building client and family engagement and following accreditation Canada Standards
• Provides leadership in the promotion of a safe and healthy workplace ensuring workplace conduct and activities are in accordance with the provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, that KPIs related to safety are regularly reviewed by management, that appropriate investigations occur when needed, and plans to address issues are created and acted upon.
• Compliant with the VON Safety Management System, including all Safe Work Practices and Procedures.
• Promotes work/life balance fostering professional excellence and personal fulfilment and health
• Promotes the use of technology-based systems for the capture, transformation and distribution of knowledge
• Abides by all confidentiality and protection of personal information policies, regulations and practices and ensures appropriate safeguards are in place in the Region

• Develops and sustains positive internal relationships with departments and functions in VON to ensure integrated efforts
• Develops external working relations with media, communications professionals in government, consultants, and departmental vendors to support VON initiatives and campaigns
• Works with Community Corporations on regional and national projects
• Oversees the work of contractors through a collaborative relationship with external vendors including evaluating and negotiating vendor contracts, as required

• Bachelor's degree/ relevant post-secondary education in marketing, public relations, English, journalism, business administration or equivalent experience in media relations, communications and/or marketing
• Minimum of 5 years professional experience that includes strategic internal and external communications, traditional media relations, marketing and managing online content and experience providing oversight to team members
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing complex communications and marketing plans that engage/involve executive levels of organization
• Proven success with website management and knowledge of Content Management Software (Drupal, WordPress) as well as Search Engine Optimization (SEO), keyword search and Google Analytics
• Proven success with online community management/moderation
• Understanding of crisis communication best practices
• Proven experience writing for a range of purposes including media relations, website, social media, advertising copy, events
• Experience in charity environment with a proven track record in fundraising is an asset
• Experience working in the health and/or community support services sector is an asset.

• Advanced skill using computer software programs including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent proofreading, copy editing and quality control skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to develop effective working relationships with people at all levels (internal and external)
• Ability to effectively structure daily work activity with minimal supervision, and to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while balancing competing priorities, all while focusing on goals
• Ability to use evidence-based and data-driven decision-making skills in relation to marketing, communication and stakeholder engagement
• Excellent leadership qualities, and ability to build a high-functioning team
• Personal suitability including the ability to exercise initiative, tact, discretion and judgment
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong public relations and networking skills
• Demonstrated skillsets in leadership and team building
• Ability to accept and facilitate change.

• A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records check is required.
• A Vulnerable Sector Search and/or Child Abuse Registry Check may be required.
• Ability to speak French is an asset.
• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Working conditions and physical demands: This role requires a detail-oriented approach in a dynamic environment, with physical activity including lifting, carrying (using proper techniques), bending, reaching, kneeling, and other movements that emphasize good body mechanics. Individuals in the role are required to walk, sit, stand, and climb stairs throughout the day, with some tasks requiring fine hand movements.