Communication Coordinator (Bilingual) 2026-167-SB

Actionmarguerite is committed to creating vibrant communities where person-directed living is at the heart of everything we do. We honour the dignity, choices, relationships, and individuality of every resident, recognizing that our work environment is first and foremost a home. . Guided by our Mission, Vision, and Values, we foster a culture of collaboration, hospitality, excellence, and respect. We build trusting relationships with residents, families, staff, volunteers, donors, and community partners to enhance quality of life and strengthen our communities. We are committed to Truth and Reconciliation through respect for Indigenous Peoples, cultures, and perspectives, and to co-creating a culturally safe, inclusive, and accessible environment for all. As a bilingual organization, we offer services in English and French while also respecting the importance of all languages and cultures and nurturing opportunities to support and celebrate each person and their culture.

Service and Assignment: Administration
Starting Date: October 28, 2026
Shift and Hours of Work: 1.0 FTE-full-time-term-currently 08:15-16:30
Pay Scale: As per established pay scale
Specifications: Term ending October 30, 2028 with possibility of extension. Assignment and hours of work are subject to change at any time as per operational requirements.
Closing Date: Open until Filled

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Political Studies, Marketing, or a related field.
• An equivalent combination of education and considerable experience in corporate or strategic communications may be considered.
• Training or certification in change management, project management, digital communications, fundraising communications, or public relations is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive communication practices is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum four (4) years of related experience in corporate, organizational, or strategic communications.
• Proven success in developing and implementing strategic communications plans, programs, and engagement initiatives.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing, managing, and evaluating internal communications strategies within a large, multi-site organization.
• Supporting organizational change initiatives through communications planning, community engagement, and employee communications.
• Managing projects involving social media, content creation, marketing communications, media relations, and the development of promotional materials.
• Supporting fundraising campaigns, donor stewardship activities, and philanthropic initiatives is considered an asset.
• Working with accessible websites, content management systems, and digital communication platforms, such as Blink, is considered an asset.
• Background in healthcare, long-term care, not-for-profit, or public sector environments is considered an asset.

Abilities and Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in French and English.
• Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and storytelling abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to research, critically analyze, synthesize, and translate complex information into clear, plain-language, accessible, and engaging communications.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented, strategic, proactive, flexible, and responsive to changing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage, coordinate, prioritize, and complete multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build consensus, create shared understanding, foster relationships, and engage diverse internal and external communities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to provide strategic communications advice to senior leaders.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents, families, staff, volunteers, community partners, media representatives, volunteers, donors, senior leaders, and external groups.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, diplomacy, and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated creativity, initiative, adaptability, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and digital communication platforms.
• Experience with website content management systems, social media platforms, analytics, and digital engagement tools.

Knowledge:

• Strategic communications, public relations, media relations, community engagement, and reputation management principles.
• Internal communications best practices, employee engagement strategies, and organizational change communications.
• Fundraising communications, donor stewardship, philanthropic engagement, and community relations practices.
• Accessibility standards, inclusive communications, and emerging digital communication trends.
• Truth and Reconciliation principles, cultural safety, and equity, diversity, and inclusion practices.
• The organization's Vision, Mission, Values, Resident Bill of Rights, and Code of Conduct.
• Organizational policies, procedures, and governance practices.
• Workplace Health and Safety legislation, safe work practices, and the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).

This position is designated bilingual (French/English).

Our organization takes its mission of service and compassion to the heart of everything we do. All Actionmarguerite team members have the opportunity to create welcoming environments where is life is good for all who come through our doors. Each and every employee is essential in making a positive difference in people’s lives. That’s what you’ll be doing when you join our team. Actionmarguerite is a leading provider of long-term care and exceptional health services focused on supporting adults living with complex health needs, with a unique mandate to serve the Francophone community. Because we offer a wide range of services, we have positions to suit many interests and qualifications.

Actionmarguerite is committed to creating vibrant communities where person-directed living is at the heart of everything we do. We honour the dignity, choices, relationships, and individuality of every resident, recognizing that our work environment is first and foremost a home. . Guided by our Mission, Vision, and Values, we foster a culture of collaboration, hospitality, excellence, and respect. We build trusting relationships with residents, families, staff, volunteers, donors, and community partners to enhance quality of life and strengthen our communities. We are committed to Truth and Reconciliation through respect for Indigenous Peoples, cultures, and perspectives, and to co-creating a culturally safe, inclusive, and accessible environment for all. As a bilingual organization, we offer services in English and French while also respecting the importance of all languages and cultures and nurturing opportunities to support and celebrate each person and their culture.

Service and Assignment: Administration
Starting Date: October 28, 2026
Shift and Hours of Work: 1.0 FTE-full-time-term-currently 08:15-16:30
Pay Scale: As per established pay scale
Specifications: Term ending October 30, 2028 with possibility of extension. Assignment and hours of work are subject to change at any time as per operational requirements.
Closing Date: Open until Filled

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Political Studies, Marketing, or a related field.
• An equivalent combination of education and considerable experience in corporate or strategic communications may be considered.
• Training or certification in change management, project management, digital communications, fundraising communications, or public relations is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive communication practices is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum four (4) years of related experience in corporate, organizational, or strategic communications.
• Proven success in developing and implementing strategic communications plans, programs, and engagement initiatives.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing, managing, and evaluating internal communications strategies within a large, multi-site organization.
• Supporting organizational change initiatives through communications planning, community engagement, and employee communications.
• Managing projects involving social media, content creation, marketing communications, media relations, and the development of promotional materials.
• Supporting fundraising campaigns, donor stewardship activities, and philanthropic initiatives is considered an asset.
• Working with accessible websites, content management systems, and digital communication platforms, such as Blink, is considered an asset.
• Background in healthcare, long-term care, not-for-profit, or public sector environments is considered an asset.

Abilities and Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in French and English.
• Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and storytelling abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to research, critically analyze, synthesize, and translate complex information into clear, plain-language, accessible, and engaging communications.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented, strategic, proactive, flexible, and responsive to changing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage, coordinate, prioritize, and complete multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build consensus, create shared understanding, foster relationships, and engage diverse internal and external communities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to provide strategic communications advice to senior leaders.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents, families, staff, volunteers, community partners, media representatives, volunteers, donors, senior leaders, and external groups.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, diplomacy, and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated creativity, initiative, adaptability, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and digital communication platforms.
• Experience with website content management systems, social media platforms, analytics, and digital engagement tools.

Knowledge:

• Strategic communications, public relations, media relations, community engagement, and reputation management principles.
• Internal communications best practices, employee engagement strategies, and organizational change communications.
• Fundraising communications, donor stewardship, philanthropic engagement, and community relations practices.
• Accessibility standards, inclusive communications, and emerging digital communication trends.
• Truth and Reconciliation principles, cultural safety, and equity, diversity, and inclusion practices.
• The organization's Vision, Mission, Values, Resident Bill of Rights, and Code of Conduct.
• Organizational policies, procedures, and governance practices.
• Workplace Health and Safety legislation, safe work practices, and the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).

This position is designated bilingual (French/English).

Our organization takes its mission of service and compassion to the heart of everything we do. All Actionmarguerite team members have the opportunity to create welcoming environments where is life is good for all who come through our doors. Each and every employee is essential in making a positive difference in people’s lives. That’s what you’ll be doing when you join our team. Actionmarguerite is a leading provider of long-term care and exceptional health services focused on supporting adults living with complex health needs, with a unique mandate to serve the Francophone community. Because we offer a wide range of services, we have positions to suit many interests and qualifications.