JOB POSTINGS

The Sisters of St. Joseph of Sault Ste. Marie, North Bay

Communications Specialist

Storyteller and guardian of the voice of a Neighbourhood that is becoming something new

Who We Are

For more than ninety years the Motherhouse in North Bay has been a place of care, prayer and welcome. Founded and guided by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Sault Ste. Marie, St. Joseph’s Neighbourhood is home to Sisters, residents, tenants and partner organizations, and workplace to more than ninety employees across care, hospitality, property, administration and mission. We are working towards a significant transformation, from a Motherhouse into a vibrant neighbourhood where people live, work, gather and are cared for. Our work is rooted in five values: sacredness of all creation, community of belonging, unifying and reconciling love, wholeness of body, mind and spirit, and diversity and inclusion.

The Role

The Communications Specialist serves as the storyteller and guardian of the voice of St. Joseph’s Neighbourhood, ensuring that everything we say, write, publish and share reflects who we are, honours where we come from and invites others into what we are becoming. This is a new position, you will build communications expertise for the organization from the ground up: the channels, the rhythms, the templates and, most of all, the voice.

It is a hands-on role for someone who moves comfortably between strategy and execution. One day you are helping the Lead Integrator shape a message to staff about an organizational change. The next you are photographing a celebration, cutting a short video, drafting a media release about a new partnership, refreshing the website and finding the story behind a Sister’s fifty years of service. You will report to the Director (Steward) of People, Culture, Mission & Spirituality and work closely with the Lead Integrator, the Sisters’ Leadership Team and managers across every part of the organization. Because the role is new, its shape will be worked out together over the first year, in step with the development projects underway on the campus. It will be, in every sense, a growing together.

What You Will Do

• Internal communications: write and coordinate announcements, newsletters, leadership messages, presentations and FAQs for employees, Sisters, tenants and volunteers, so people hear what is happening from us first, clearly and with context, and help leaders communicate priorities, decisions and change well.
• Mission and values: work with the Mission Integration Committee on the rollout of our Vision, Mission and Values, and find and tell the stories that show them at work in everyday life.
• Content creation and visual storytelling: produce original content across formats, from feature stories, profiles and photo essays to short-form video, graphics, presentations and print, manage a content calendar that follows the seasonal and liturgical rhythms of the Neighbourhood, and build a living library of images and stories.
• Community and development communications: strengthen our profile and relationships in North Bay and the wider region, support communications on partnerships, programs and the planning and development of the Neighbourhood, and coordinate with partner organizations, including the St. Joseph’s Health Centre communications team, on matters of shared interest.
• Digital and media: maintain and grow our website and social media presence, prepare media releases, key messages and speaking points, and support spokespersons ahead of interviews.
• Advisory and planning: advise leaders on audience, message, timing and channel, help shape responses for sensitive or emerging situations, and maintain an annual communications plan with practical standards and templates.

What You Bring

• Post-secondary education in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or a related discipline, and approximately five or more years of progressively responsible communications experience, preferably in health care, social services, not-for-profit, community, faith-based or similarly complex settings.
• Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills, with the ability to write clearly, warmly and persuasively and to shift tone for different audiences.
• A portfolio of original written and visual content, and working proficiency with contemporary design, photography, video and digital publishing tools, website content management and social media platforms.
• Experience supporting media relations, sound judgement and discretion, and comfort advising senior leaders.
• Strong project management skills, a calm and steady presence under pressure, and the initiative to work independently in a role being built for the first time.
• Respect for the history, culture and Catholic heritage of the Sisters of St. Joseph, alongside an inclusive approach that welcomes differences in culture, background, ability and belief.

Considered strong assets: experience communicating organizational change or complex and sensitive matters; advanced photography, video production or graphic design; fluency in French.

What We Offer

A salary of $55,000 to $65,000 per year based on experience, a great benefits package, paid vacation and personal leave, and the rare chance to define a new role and a new organizational voice from the beginning, in a workplace where the work is meaningful, the pace is human, and colleagues know each other’s names.

How to Apply

Please send your resume and a cover letter, along with two or three writing or communications samples, to bcurran@csjssm.ca with “Communications Specialist” in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the posting will remain open until 31 October 2026. We thank all applicants for their interest. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted, and every applicant who is interviewed will be advised of the outcome of their application.

Our Commitments to Applicants

Accessibility and accommodation. St. Joseph’s Neighbourhood is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodation is available on request for applicants with disabilities at every stage of the hiring process, including application, interview, testing and selection. If you require accommodation, or need this posting in an alternate format, please contact Brenda Curran at bcurran@csjssm.ca or (705) 474-3800 ext. 271 and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Equal opportunity. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and select on the basis of merit, without discrimination on any ground protected by the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Use of artificial intelligence. Artificial intelligence is not used to screen, assess or select applicants for this position. All applications are reviewed by members of our team.

Privacy. Personal information submitted with your application is collected and used solely for candidate selection for this position and is handled in accordance with applicable privacy legislation.

CITIZENS FIRST THROUGH SERVICE EXCELLENCE

We have an exciting Permanent Full-Time, Unionized opportunity in the Recreation Services Department for an experienced and motivated individual.

Marketing Designer

(FILE #J0826-0740) 

As one of Southern Ontario’s fastest growing cities, with its mix of urban and rural areas, Vaughan is an in-demand place to live and work. Vaughan is considered one of Canada’s most family friendly cities with a dynamic and diverse population of over 300,000. With one of the top performing economies, a growing tourism industry and an enviable portfolio of recreational and cultural venues, this is the place where you want to be.

Position overview:

Under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor, Marketing Services, the Marketing Designer is responsible for supporting the end-to-end implementation of marketing strategies across all channels to increase awareness of and participation in recreation programs, services, and events. This includes, but is not limited to, creating, coordinating and maintaining design elements and copy for print, digital, web, email, and social media platforms. The Marketing Designer is responsible for the layout and production of promotional literature and publications, including the Recreation Guide; supports social media and website administration; conducts market research/benchmarks; develops visual identity artwork and guidelines for signage at recreation facilities; and liaises with external vendors to source marketing materials.
At employee request, this position is eligible to take part in our hybrid work model as outlined in the City’s Alternative Work Arrangement (“AWA”) Policy.

Responsibilities:

Marketing and Design
• Creates, coordinates and maintains the design and copy for marketing materials across all traditional and digital channels, including print, digital, web, email, and social media platforms, in adherence to branding and accessibility standards. This includes, but is not limited to, websites, TVs, transit ads, publications, posters/flyers, presentations, award applications, forms, advertisements, signage, eNewsletter/email, social media and YouTube posts/stories/videos.
• Responsible for the extraction, design, layout, and production of departmental long form print and digital publications, including the seasonal Recreation Guide, to adhere with the program planning critical path. Liaises with the publisher and provides all necessary files.
• Conducts market research/benchmarks, identifies audience preferences and scans competitor strategies to make recommendations regarding marketing and design trends/best practices, and develops design concepts to support the marketing and communication of projects.
• Researches, recommends, sources and procures marketing and promotional products that resonate with the department’s target audience and user groups, while adhering to budget allocation.
• Assists with creating, editing and auditing recreation program titles and descriptions.
• Develops marketing materials needed for media packages, including Public Service Announcements and Council packages, as well as departmental reports, projects, and initiatives.
• Participates in strategy sessions to contribute to the development of targeted marketing plans.
• Assists with developing artwork, guidelines, and procedures for visual identity (e.g., signage, marketing displays, staff uniforms) at recreation facilities, and helps conduct audits to ensure compliance and consistency.
• Provides social media administration support, including designing, writing, and scheduling posts; replies to comments and answers questions through DMs on various platforms, and flags and/or escalates issues to Supervisor; tracks insights and engagement.
• Conducts on-site coverage of recreational programs and events, this includes video filming and editing, copywriting for social media, and posting on various channels including social media and YouTube.
• Provides website maintenance, including designing graphic elements and webpage layouts, writing and scheduling content; updating fees, creating accessible documents and forms; tracking insights; and posting emergency notices and service disruptions.

Interactions with Others
• Liaises with department staff regarding the marketing of programs, services and events.
• Prepares and coordinates promotional marketing materials required to support the community outreach at events.
• Works closely with departmental staff to review recreation program content to ensure that information published on multiple platforms/channels is current, accurate and consistent, flags issues to Supervisor.
• Participates in client meetings to develop marketing, promotional and communications strategies, as well as marketing related committees and taskforces as assigned.
• Liaises with external vendors and service providers to establish specifications, source quotes, create mock ups, review proofs, and coordinate the production and delivery of marketing materials, in consultation with the client and Supervisor, and in adherence to corporate Procurement policies.
• Assists with monitoring the department’s marketing email inbox and reviewing/actioning marketing services requests.
• Provides training and support to associated staff regarding marketing and design standards, templates and tools/software, as well as policies and procedures.

Other Duties
• Performs other related tasks and projects, as assigned, which are in accordance with job responsibilities or necessary departmental or corporate objectives.
• Maintains digital filing systems and inventory for marketing materials.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and the corporate Occupational Health and Safety Policy and related procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians Disability Act (AODA) and related policy and procedures. 

Qualifications and experience:

• Three (3) year College or University Diploma in Graphic Design.
  • Minimum four (4) years’ experience in the marketing industry, designing and creating promotional material, including producing camera-ready artwork for large-scale publications and a wide range of print and digital projects, working with printing companies, developing production schedules and plans to meet critical paths, copy writing, social media, and website management and, conducting market research, preferably in a municipal recreational environment.
  • Registered Graphic Designer (RGD) designation required.
  • Competency in personal computers (PC) and associated software (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, database software) and online engagement platforms.
  • Highly proficient in Desktop Publishing applications including Adobe Creative Cloud, InDesign, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Acrobat, Illustrator, Photoshop.
  • Knowledge of Drupal, PerfectMind and BlueToad is an asset.
  • Knowledgeable of current graphic design and marketing trends.
  • Knowledge and experience using video and photo editing software is an asset.
  • Knowledge Google Ads tools is an asset.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in website management: user-friendly content design, search engine optimization and accessibility standards and compliance (SharePoint, Drupal).
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in digital accessibility guidelines and legislation (AODA, WCAG 2.0, CASL technical standards).
  • Knowledge in the use of social media tools (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, YouTube) and email marketing of subscription-based platforms (e.g., Constant Contact, MailChimp) to promote business objectives and an understanding of digital marketing principals as it relates to graphic design.
  • Dealing with confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and diplomacy.
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, problem-solving and project management skills.
  • Excellent oral, presentation and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in the City’s core competencies and relevant functional competencies.
  • A valid Ontario ‘G’ driver’s license, in good standing, with access to a reliable vehicle for corporate use.
  • On-site coverage of recreation programs/events at community centres, parks, and other City-operated venues.
  • Must be prepared to work flexible hours involving evenings and weekends at various locations.

Preferred Qualifications
• Highly proficient in computer literacy utilizing MS Office software applications
• Highly proficient in: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat Pro, Premier Pro, Creative Cloud

In addition to offering a competitive compensation package, we have a strong focus on health and wellness, including fitness facilities and family-focused benefits.

If you are an energetic person who is interested in bringing your knowledge and passion to the City of Vaughan, please apply on or before Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at: City of Vaughan – Marketing Designer.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised, the City of Vaughan uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions.

The City of Vaughan is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. The City of Vaughan is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

Able to provide an internship opportunity?

CPRS Toronto is very committed to supporting students and their career pathways as they enter the field of communications and public relations.  Many post secondary programs require students to have some kind of industry experience as a requirement of their programs, but most are not aware of the opportunities available. An internship enables students to gain experience and exposure to real world scenarios, and employers benefit not only from the extra team support, but from fresh perspectives and competencies with tools and technology that students bring. If you or your organization are able to supply a short-or long-term, paid internship this coming year, please let us know term details by emailing Lois Marsh and we’ll include them in our job boards. Let’s help our new practitioners be set up for success!