Communications Coordinator

secondharvest

Toronto

Hybrid

CAD 55,000 - 58,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive group insurance (health,

Job summary

Second Harvest is Canada’s largest food rescue organization, based in Etobicoke, ON. The Communications Coordinator will craft engaging content and support the development of communications across platforms, ensuring a consistent voice for the brand.

The role emphasizes storytelling, digital content creation, and collaboration within a mission-driven environment. Offers a hybrid work arrangement, competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

Strong written communication and copyediting skills.
Ability to create content across multiple channels.
Experience in nonprofit or journalism sectors is a plus.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Marketing & Communications to plan and implement communications strategies.
Draft newsletters, presentations, proposals, decks and reports.
Support senior staff with day-to-day internal and external communications.
Gather information to respond to media inquiries.
Create digital content including social media posts, blogs and emails.

Skills

Communicator

Creative thinker

Collaborative

Continuous learner

Bilingual (English/French)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)

Job description

Elevate Your Career and Impact at Second Harvest

Location: Etobicoke, ON

Date: August 2026

Department: Marketing & Communications

Reports to: Communications Manager

Status: Full-Time (Existing vacancy)

Salary: $55,000-$58,000 Per Annum Plus Benefits

Work Type: Hybrid

Time Required on Site: [20%] (approximate)

The Opportunity Awaits-Where Passion Meets Impact!

Second Harvest is Canada's largest food rescue organization and the expert in perishable food recovery. We rescue surplus, unsold food from across the supply chain and redistribute it to non-profits across the country to feed communities. Demonstrating our values of Innovation, Impact and Integrity, we strive for No Waste. No Hunger.

If you are ready to bring your expertise and innovation to a mission-driven organization, this is your moment.

Enter Second Harvest...

Think we're just about redirecting food surplus? Think bigger.

Here’s why Second Harvest is your next career leap:

Pioneers in food rescue, we are a renowned leader in perishable food redistribution across Canada.

With a mission fueled by a no-waste, no-hunger ethos, we're not just changing the game— we're rewriting the rules.

Our strategic approach aligns with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), making every day a step towards global change.

The Role:

The Communications Coordinator is responsible for crafting engaging content that expands the reach and awareness of Second Harvest's brand. With a focus on writing, this role will support the development and execution of a wide range of communications activities, ensuring our organization's voice is consistent and compelling across all platforms.

We are looking for a polished and passionate storyteller, who is savvy with both established and emerging digital content platforms.

Your Impact:

Collaborate with Marketing & Communications department in the planning, development and implementation of communications strategies.

Plan, draft and deliver captivating communications pieces such as newsletters, presentations, proposal decks and reports.

Support senior staff with day-to-day internal and external communications, ensuring clarity and consistency.

Research and gather relevant information to effectively respond to media inquiries.

Craft compelling digital communications, including social media posts, blogs and emails, to engage our audience.

Maintain a unified and authentic brand voice across all channels, adhering to established guidelines and standards.

Work collaboratively across the organization to meet communication needs and achieve brand goals.

Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop relevant SEO content that enhances our online presence.

Contribute to the planning and execution of communication deliverables for events.

Support in the creation and maintenance of the annual communications calendar.

Identify and leverage opportunities to strategically channel communication plans for maximum impact, staying current with best practices, technologies and trends.

Respond to inquiries from individuals, journalists and other organizations, as required.

Gather information and data to support spokespeople in media interviews.

Perform other related duties as required or assigned to support the overall goals of the organization.

Who You Are:

Passionate: Inspired by the work of Second Harvest and eager to build on our vision of \"No Waste. No Hunger.\"

Communicator: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent copywriting and copyediting skills. Able to create, curate, and deliver compelling content across multiple channels.

Creative Thinker: Enjoy identifying innovative ways to reach audiences and expressing ideas in team settings.

Collaborative: A positive, collaborative working style. Highly developed interpersonal skills including diplomacy.

A Continuous Learner: constant change motivates you to adapt and grow.

Bilingualism (English and French) would be considered a strong asset.

Demonstrated communications success, preferably in non-profit or journalism sectors.

Highly organized with strong project management and time management skills. We appreciate attention to detail and the ability to prioritize effectively in a dynamic environment.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is required.

Experience with InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop considered beneficial but not essential. Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies is valued.

A Robust Compensation Package: