Position: Writer and Graphic Designer
Term: Contract
Status: Full-Time
Department: Communications & Marketing Department
Reporting To: Vice President of Communications
Competition Number: COMM CORP 0911
JOB SUMMARY:
The Writer and Graphic Designer works collaboratively with the members of the Communications and Marketing team and all divisions and departments at Leisureworld Senior Care Corporation in writing and editing communications, creating and producing marketing and promotional materials, and providing web design and administrative support.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Supports the VP, Communications in the implementation of the Communications Plan, ensuring communications and marketing deliverables are met within assigned deadlines
• Writes and edits clear and effective internal and external communications such as employee messages, articles, announcements, flyers, brochures, web content, etc.
• Creates, designs and produces marketing and promotional materials
• Assists in the design and ongoing maintenance of the organization’s internal and external web sites for the purpose of ensuring the web sites adhere to corporate branding standards and are appealing, uniform and meet the company’s objectives
• Manages and coordinates the production, distribution and follow-up tabulation and analysis of the Customer (Resident & Family) Satisfaction Survey
• Coordinates the printing and distribution of marketing and promotional materials within requested timelines
• Pitches story ideas to writers and reporters in conjunction with our contracted newsletter publisher and to the external media
• Gathers quotes from vendors and various sources to ensure quality and best rates possible (printing and advertising).
• Supports the Communications & Marketing Department in preparing for trade shows, community outreach events, sponsorship events, etc.
• Manages the purchase order and reorder process for the department’s printed materials
• Designs and maintains document templates
• Performs other related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum 3-5 years relevant communications and graphic design experience
• Strong writing and editing skills; demonstrated ability to take complex information and present it in a clear, concise, and readable manner
• Strong knowledge of graphic design, print production specifications and multimedia processes
• Possesses excellent computer skills with proficiencies in Adobe software such as Publisher, Internet, and Microsoft Office products such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
• Strong team player who is also able to work independently, handle multiple tasks, and able to work in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines
• Attentive to detail and highly organized
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with key stakeholders
• Familiarity with long term care and home care industry is considered an asset
EDUCATION:
• Degree majoring in English, Journalism, Communications or Public Relations, or equivalent experience
WE INVEST IN YOU:
• Progressive growth opportunities for new graduates
• Tuition assistance and/or reimbursement
• Continuous growth and education development
• Employee recognition and discount programs
• Employee referral bonus
• A dynamic and supportive working environment
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply directly to:
Lisa Egan
Vice President of Communications
302 Town Centre Blvd., Suite 200,
Markham, ON L3R 0E8
Email: lisa.egan@leisureworld.ca
Please quote job posting competition number: COMM CORP 0911
Deadline to Apply: October 8, 2011