Communications Coordinator

Compass Early Learning and Care; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused early learning organization located in Peterborough, Ontario, is seeking a Communications Coordinator to enhance community engagement through social media and strategic communications. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree and has 2–3 years of experience in communications, with excellent writing and organizational skills. The role offers competitive compensation and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Health and dental benefits

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Qualifications

• 2–3 years experience in a communications position.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Solid understanding of effective marketing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Oversight and strategy for social media.
• Creating, scheduling, and reposting social media content.
• Drafting external communications to families and partners.
• Managing marketing and design projects.
• Day-to-day website management.

Skills

Excellent writing

Effective communication

Strong time management

Organizational skills

Marketing strategies understanding

Leadership with a diversity lens

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or business

Job description

Job Description

Communications Coordinator – Permanent – Admin Hub, Peterborough, Ontario.
Hours: 21 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Pay: $27.93 to $36.71 per hour. Anticipated Start Date: October 20, 2025.

About Us

Compass ELC has grown over forty years to serve thousands of children and families across Canada, expanding our vision of early learning and child care, fostering a strengths‑based culture, and advancing principles of democracy and inclusion.

About the role

You will collaborate with the Communications Lead and cross‑functional teams to craft strategic stories, support marketing and partnership initiatives, and strengthen our presence within the community.

About you

You are a passionate communicator, energetic, creative, and self‑motivated. You value learning, partnership, and inclusion, and you lead by developing other leaders.

Accountabilities

• Oversight and strategy for social media.
• Creating, scheduling, and reposting social media content in alignment with our values of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Drafting external communications to families, funders, partners, and community stakeholders (family newsletters, media releases, funder communications, marketing materials).
• Marketing new spaces, programs, and employment opportunities (social media advertising, radio, etc.).
• Managing marketing and design projects, including reports, infographics, and print materials, in consultation with colleagues.
• Overseeing video creation projects for marketing and social media.
• Basic analytics to guide best practices.
• Day‑to‑day website management.
• Backup support for internal communications to 700+ staff (staff newsletters, drafting and editing messages).
• Grant writing in collaboration with colleagues.
• Supporting lead networks and emerging projects.

Benefits

• Competitive wages (Living wage employer).
• Mandatory Defined Benefit Pension Plan – 3% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution.
• Health and dental benefits, paramedical coverage, and EFAP (Sparrow).
• Health Savings Account (HSA) – $500.00 per year.
• Professional development opportunities (12 hours per compensated time in lieu, if completed outside work hours).
• Reduced childcare expenses (20% discount).
• Paid time off – 4% vacation and 4% personal sick time accrued annually on hours worked; option to purchase additional vacation up to 4 weeks.

Designation Memberships paid

Permanent staff have the option to purchase additional vacation up to a maximum of 4 weeks.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or business.
• 2–3 years experience in a communications position.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Clear and effective communication.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Solid understanding of effective marketing strategies.
• Leadership with a justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion lens.

How to Apply

Submit résumé and cover letter through our Bamboo Careers Page.

Inclusivity and Accessibility

We strongly encourage applicants from historically disadvantaged communities and require accommodations upon request. For assistance, contact our Human Relations Recruitment and Hiring Coordinator at ext. 245.