Communications Officer

St. Joseph's Health Centre Foundation Guelph; Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 57,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

HOOPP pension plan

Generous vacation schedule

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive team atmosphere

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Health Centre Foundation Guelph is hiring a Communications Officer to lead strategic communications, donor relations and storytelling for the Foundation. You will craft marketing content, write donor stories, manage social media, and create engaging materials for campaigns and events.

The role requires 3–5 years in charitable communications, a related degree, and excellent written skills. A hybrid work model, competitive salary, and HOOPP pension support the strong, mission-driven

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of fundraising communications experience in a charitable organization or similar environment.
• Diploma/degree related to communications, marketing, public relations or creative writing.
• Superior written communication skills, with the ability to inspire community support and steward donors.
• Storytelling talent and ability to create engaging communications showing donor impact.
• Adaptive writing style for different audiences and vehicles.
• Excellent proofreading and editing skills.
• Knowledge of social media best practices and trends.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail and timelines.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office and CMS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Foundation’s annual communications plan aligned with strategic priorities.
• Create marketing content, donor stories, social posts, newsletters, reports, and website articles.
• Build relationships with clinicians and Health Centre staff to source compelling stories.
• Support marketing for Taste of Guelph and other events.
• Maintain and refresh website content and manage social media channels.
• Coordinate communications in campaigns and donor relations initiatives.
• Collaborate with Health Centre communications for consistent messaging.
• Prepare media releases and liaise with media partners.
• Perform other duties related to fundraising goals.

Skills

Storytelling

Copywriting

Social media management

Editing

Communication strategy

Proofreading

MS Office & CMS

Education

Communications/PR degree

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Canva

Adobe Suite

WordPress

Job description

Reporting to: Vice-President, Development

Position Type: Full-time, Continuing

Position Status: Vacancy

Posting Date:November 10, 2026

Closing Date: November 30, 2026

Anticipated Start Date:Early to mid-January 2027

Salary: Hiring Range of $57,000-$65,000

Workplace Location:St. Joseph’s Health Centre Foundation Guelph

100 Westmount Road, Guelph, ON N1H 5H8

Hybrid Work Model

About St. Joseph’s Health Centre Foundation Guelph:

At St. Joseph’s Health Centre Foundation, we are dedicated to raising funds to support the highest priority needs of St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph. The roles of philanthropy, partnerships and investments from our generous community of donors and friends continue to be increasingly critical to the care St. Joseph’s provides. The Foundation team works closely with individuals, corporations, foundations, our healthcare professionals and the broader community to raise funds for vital equipment needs, specialized programming as well as renovation and facility enhancements throughout the Health Centre.

Join us in our inspiring mission to support exemplary rehabilitation, complex hospital, palliative and long-term care by helping to ensure our dedicated healthcare teams have the best tools, technologies and spaces to deliver exceptional care.

Specific Responsibilities of the Communications Officer:

The Communications Officer is responsible for developing, managing and implementing strategic communications, donor relations and stewardship initiatives for St. Joseph’s Health Centre Foundation Guelph.

As the communications lead of a small shop, the Communications Officer is our official storyteller. They are also our copy writer, social media manager, video producer, and online content creator with something new and engaging on the go almost every single day.

The Communications Officer will:

• Develop and execute the Foundation’s annual communications plan based on the Foundation’s strategic priorities, including ensuring the Foundation has a regular and engaging presence within the Health Centre, on social media, digital and print platforms and throughout the community
• Write and create marketing content, donor stories, social posts, newsletters, stewardship reports, annual reports, website articles, direct mail letters, e-communications and videos celebrating the impact of donations across all Foundation programs and events
• Develop relationships with key clinicians and Health Centre staff to identify and compose compelling stories and articles of varying length and style for Foundation communication vehicles
• Create and support all marketing and communications strategies for Taste of Guelph, St. Joe’s signature fundraising event
• Maintain and regularly create and refresh website content
• Create, schedule, post and manage content for social media channels
• Create communications materials and marketing strategies in support of campaigns, annual fund, Taste of Guelph and other events
• Work closely with the Health Centre communications department, ensuring the Foundation has a regular and engaging presence within internal communications vehicles and key messages are aligned
• Prepare and share media releases, acting as key liaison to media partners

• Other duties related to the fundraising goals and objectives of the organization

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

• 3-5 years communication experience in a charitable organization or similar environment
• Diploma/degree related to communications, marketing, public relations or creative writing
• Superior written communication skills, with the ability to communicate passionately to inspire community support and effectively steward donors
• A talent for storytelling and creating communications that help donors feel engaged, valued and clear on the impact their donations are making
• The capacity to adapt communication styles based on varying communication vehicles and audiences
• Excellent proofreading and editing skills
• Knowledge of social media platforms, best practices and emerging trends
• Ability to manage multiple projects while paying attention to detail, accuracy, timelines and quality of work
• Exceptional interpersonal and team building skills
• Microsoft Office Suite & Content Management System (CMS) abilities

Other assets include:

• A solid understanding of fundraising and donor relations principles
• Experience with Blackbaud products such as Raiser’s Edge
• Experience with social media management platforms

• Experience with Canva, Adobe Suite and WordPress websites

What we offer:

This is a full-time, permanent position based on 37.5 hours per week. The target salary range is $57,000 - $65,000 and includes a generous benefits package and one of the best-defined pension plans in Ontario (HOOPP).

In addition to the opportunity to play a lead role in advancing healthcare through philanthropy, we offer:

• A generous vacation schedule
• A compassionate and lifestyle-friendly culture
• An on-site office plus a flexible/hybrid work option
• A commitment to your professional growth and development
• A chance to be a member of a small but mighty team committed to enhancing local healthcare, in a supportive, lifestyle-friendly atmosphere

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:St. Joseph’s Health Centre Foundation Guelph is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We aim to reduce barriers and support accessibility and as such, we will accommodate any needs set out under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Thank you for your interest in working with St. Joseph’s Health Centre Foundation Guelph. Only those candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted. We currently do not use artificial intelligence during our candidate screening, selection or interview processes.