Communications and Marketing Student

Grandview Children s Centre • Ajax, ON

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Grandview Kids provides an array of specialized programs, rehabilitation services, and outpatient clinical treatments to children and youth with physical, communication, and developmental needs. Programs and services – which are delivered at the Centre, in the community, at schools, and in-home – include: medical consultation, assessment, and diagnosis; audiology, autism support; complex care program; occupational therapy; physiotherapy; respite services; social work; speech-language pathology; therapeutic recreation; and family engagement. Grandview Kids actively participates in research to support innovation in rehabilitation science, to advance organizational capabilities, and to better serve caregivers and the developmental needs of their children and adolescents. As an organization, we are dedicated to inspiring possibilities, fostering development, and supporting growth and personal achievement with our clients, caregivers, and team members. Through a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach, members of Team Grandview strive to provide culturally-safer, inclusive, and innovative evidence-informed care that meets the unique needs of each client. Grandview Kids is now accepting applications for the position of: Communications and Marketing Student (Contract Full Time).

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in progress or Diploma/Degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations or English.
• Experience in writing, digital media and strategic communications.
• Excellent writing abilities, including research, interviewing, fact-checking and proofreading.
• Experience working with media monitoring and social media platforms and tools in a professional environment (Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, Hootsuite, etc.)
• Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work comfortably within a multi-disciplinary team or autonomously.
• Comfortable working with technology and applying new methods of communication.
• Excellent time management and attention to detail is essential.
• Applicants must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment and legally entitled to work in Canada.

Nice To Haves

• You have experience and knowledge with communication techniques and strategies and demonstrate creativity and innovation in your work.
• You may have working experience and knowledge of working in an environment with children with communication, developmental and physical needs.

Responsibilities

• Writing and editing key publications, media materials and documents, including scripts for video marketing campaigns, external correspondence, promotional materials, email campaigns, etc;
• Assisting with communications support for key internally and externally focused initiatives, projects and events;
• Drafting and updating internal communications materials, such as staff communications and SharePoint intranet content;
• Ensuring adherence to corporate brand standards for internal and external marketing materials;
• Assisting with crafting digital content, including web stories, videos, posts, features and blogs;
• Supporting event planning and management;
• Providing photography, videography and video editing support at events or for communications materials;
• Ensuring alignment to organizational strategic communications planning;
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree