Coordinator jobs in Canada

Unit/Project Description:

The McMaster Institute for Research on Aging (MIRA) works to optimize the health and longevity of Canada’s aging population through leading-edge research, education and stakeholder collaboration — while upholding the values of integrity, excellence, collaboration, inclusion and transparency.

MIRA is seeking a highly motivated and self-directed communications coordinator to promote awareness of the Institute. The Coordinator will develop, implement and evaluate a communications plan and coordinate a series of events and activities that will enhance the profile of the Institute. The Coordinator will identify promotional opportunities, develop written and web-based communications (including annual reports, newsletters, website updates and external media pitches), implement a social media strategy, and plan and execute a series of events associated with the Institute.

Reporting to the Institute’s Executive Director, the Coordinator is expected to function in a team-based environment and work collaboratively with other communications personnel on campus and provide ongoing supervision for up to two casual employees at any one time.

Job Summary:

Responsible for coordinating the visual identity and brand strategy for the department through the facilitation of multimedia tasks that promote a program. Provide ongoing supervision for up to nine (9) casual employees at any one time.

Purpose and Key Functions:

• Create and produce original communications materials to meet departmental strategic goals including, but not limited to, print publications, video ads, website designs, electronic newsletters, retail apparel designs, and facility design.
• Design graphics, videos, and animation content for websites, digital signage networks, stadium video boards, and other external video sources.
• Design and coordinate the implementation of original graphics and decorations for team apparel and uniforms.
• Write and design recruiting publications for distribution.
• Write articles for the department website and electronic distribution.
• Photograph and edit photos for use in electronic publications.
• Review and approve video content to be released online.
• Collaborate with marketing and department staff to determine communication needs.
• Work with suppliers to organize production and delivery details.
• Liaise with local and national television stations to distribute and use video content.
• Develop communication survey questions for electronic distribution. Compile and analyze results.
• Conduct searches for references to be used in media publications, website content, and presentations.
• Plan and coordinate multimedia projects that require estimates of production time, staff resources, cost, and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate web-stream including pre and post production.
• Coordinate with radio and television in creating advertisements.
• Oversee social media communications.
• Maintain and update content on the departmental website.
• Ensure league statistics are accurate and synchronized with the department website.
• Create and maintain databases to input, store, and retrieve information.
• Complete financial forms such as travel expense reports, and payroll.
• Answer or redirect general inquiries in person, by telephone and via email and respond independently to inquiries that are specific in nature and require a thorough knowledge of established policies and procedures.
• Assemble, copy, collate, and disseminate a variety of documents and materials.
• Exchange basic information in French.

Assets:

• Experience with special event planning and execution
• Ability to translate scientific concepts into lay language for various stakeholders
• Experience developing and managing social media accounts and websites
• Ability to manage time and multiple projects efficiently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, analytic skills, computational skills
• Strong photography skills an asset
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail
• Flexible in approach to address challenges in an innovative and pragmatic way
• Commitment to high standards of professionalism

Additional Information:

• Anticipated to be filled by July 1, 2025.

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