Digital Communications Specialist
Top Benefits
About the role
Digital Communications Specialist
Full-time, Contract | October 27*, 2025 – October* 27*, 2026*
Location: Waterloo
About KidsAbility:
We are a not-for-profit, equal opportunity employer supporting over 17,000 children and youth to reach their social, physical, communication and behavioural goals each year. Providing early and exceptional family-centred services in the Waterloo and Guelph-Wellington regions, we believe that by living our values, our impact can be profound, and together, we can build brighter futures. We’re looking for the right people to join our team; supporting children, youth, and families.
At KidsAbility, we offer:
- Ongoing training and development opportunities, empowering you to enhance your skills
- A supportive, collaborative, and inclusive work environment dedicated to family-centred care
- Organizational commitment to innovation and research; continually evolving our approaches so we may serve with purpose and value
- Initiatives to support your well-being including social events, opportunities to give back to your community and access to Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Comprehensive benefits and optional group RRSP program, short- and long-term disability income protection benefits, and generous vacation package and paid personal leave days
About the Opportunity:
The Digital Communications Specialist is a detail-oriented digital communicator. This role requires a strong understanding of integrated communications planning and online engagement. The successful candidate will be responsible for researching and writing a variety of content for KidsAbility Centre for Child Development, and helping to plan, develop, and execute internal and external digital, email marketing and social media campaigns. Reporting to the Director of Marketing & Communications, this role will be responsible for the creation and/or editing of digital content on KidsAbility multiple digital properties, including all internal and external online environments (intranet and websites) as well as social media channels and other tools both currently in use and those implemented in the future. The incumbent will be responsible for day-to-day publishing activities on all digital channels and will support the execution of digital campaigns. This role is also responsible for ensuring that all content reflects the KidsAbility voice and tone, is search engine optimized, and meets accessibility standards.
Areas of responsibility include but are not limited to:
- Management of all KidsAbility-managed web properties, creating and curating webpages, managing updates, ensuring accuracy and relevance of content, SEO
- Creates and delivers KidsAbility’s social media plan, including measurement and analytics.
- Lead content development for KidsAbility Centre for Child Development, responsible for researching and delivering a wide range of content (i.e., news and feature stories, newsletters, website content, social media posts, advertisements, and video scripts).
- Responsible for ensuring all communications meet AODA and other legislative requirements.
- Assists in the delivery of KidAbility’s Strategic Plan.
- Offers communications support to the Director of Marketing and Communications.
- Works collaboratively with employees across the organization, including the KidsAbility Foundation and KidsAbility School, to enhance KidsAbility’s overall digital presence, build brand awareness and demonstrate community impact.
- Ensures all content created complies with KidsAbility’s policies and brand guidelines.
- Assists in the organization and implementation of special events as needed.
- Prepares and analyzes monthly digital media analytics to measure the impact of KidsAbility communications activities.
- Possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle with public liability and property damage coverage
In addition to the above qualifications, the following skills and experience will be strong assets:
- Degree or diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or combination of relevant education and experience.
- 5+ years of experience writing content for a wide range of communication channels, including print, website, and social media in a not-for-profit or public sector environment.
We invite applications from those interested in this position to apply through the KidsAbility Career Centre.
KidsAbility strives to create an accessible and inclusive application and selection process and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants who may require provisions to participate in the selection process. Should any applicant require accommodation please contact Human Resources in advance for assistance.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are the core values of KidsAbility. We are a diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas that benefit our clients and the community. It is the policy of KidsAbility to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information or any other ground protected by applicable law.
Please note that all prospective KidsAbility employees are subject to mandatory immunization requirements, including the full and ongoing COVID-19 vaccination, as a condition of obtaining and maintaining employment. We will make accommodations as directed by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services and the Chief Medical Officer of Health.
About KidsAbility Centre for Child Development
At KidsAbility, we support 17,000+ children and youth in achieving communication, social, physical, and behavioral milestones.
From birth to age 21, we guide their journey from childhood to adulthood, irrespective of diagnosis. Our focus on early, family-centric services shapes brighter futures.
Established in 1957, KidsAbility is an accredited, charitable organization governed by an elected board of directors, operated by a professional staff of over 300, and supported by the generosity of committed individuals, small business and local corporations, and our wider community.
Digital Communications Specialist
Top Benefits
About the role
Digital Communications Specialist
Full-time, Contract | October 27*, 2025 – October* 27*, 2026*
Location: Waterloo
About KidsAbility:
We are a not-for-profit, equal opportunity employer supporting over 17,000 children and youth to reach their social, physical, communication and behavioural goals each year. Providing early and exceptional family-centred services in the Waterloo and Guelph-Wellington regions, we believe that by living our values, our impact can be profound, and together, we can build brighter futures. We’re looking for the right people to join our team; supporting children, youth, and families.
At KidsAbility, we offer:
- Ongoing training and development opportunities, empowering you to enhance your skills
- A supportive, collaborative, and inclusive work environment dedicated to family-centred care
- Organizational commitment to innovation and research; continually evolving our approaches so we may serve with purpose and value
- Initiatives to support your well-being including social events, opportunities to give back to your community and access to Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Comprehensive benefits and optional group RRSP program, short- and long-term disability income protection benefits, and generous vacation package and paid personal leave days
About the Opportunity:
The Digital Communications Specialist is a detail-oriented digital communicator. This role requires a strong understanding of integrated communications planning and online engagement. The successful candidate will be responsible for researching and writing a variety of content for KidsAbility Centre for Child Development, and helping to plan, develop, and execute internal and external digital, email marketing and social media campaigns. Reporting to the Director of Marketing & Communications, this role will be responsible for the creation and/or editing of digital content on KidsAbility multiple digital properties, including all internal and external online environments (intranet and websites) as well as social media channels and other tools both currently in use and those implemented in the future. The incumbent will be responsible for day-to-day publishing activities on all digital channels and will support the execution of digital campaigns. This role is also responsible for ensuring that all content reflects the KidsAbility voice and tone, is search engine optimized, and meets accessibility standards.
Areas of responsibility include but are not limited to:
- Management of all KidsAbility-managed web properties, creating and curating webpages, managing updates, ensuring accuracy and relevance of content, SEO
- Creates and delivers KidsAbility’s social media plan, including measurement and analytics.
- Lead content development for KidsAbility Centre for Child Development, responsible for researching and delivering a wide range of content (i.e., news and feature stories, newsletters, website content, social media posts, advertisements, and video scripts).
- Responsible for ensuring all communications meet AODA and other legislative requirements.
- Assists in the delivery of KidAbility’s Strategic Plan.
- Offers communications support to the Director of Marketing and Communications.
- Works collaboratively with employees across the organization, including the KidsAbility Foundation and KidsAbility School, to enhance KidsAbility’s overall digital presence, build brand awareness and demonstrate community impact.
- Ensures all content created complies with KidsAbility’s policies and brand guidelines.
- Assists in the organization and implementation of special events as needed.
- Prepares and analyzes monthly digital media analytics to measure the impact of KidsAbility communications activities.
- Possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle with public liability and property damage coverage
In addition to the above qualifications, the following skills and experience will be strong assets:
- Degree or diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or combination of relevant education and experience.
- 5+ years of experience writing content for a wide range of communication channels, including print, website, and social media in a not-for-profit or public sector environment.
We invite applications from those interested in this position to apply through the KidsAbility Career Centre.
KidsAbility strives to create an accessible and inclusive application and selection process and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants who may require provisions to participate in the selection process. Should any applicant require accommodation please contact Human Resources in advance for assistance.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are the core values of KidsAbility. We are a diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas that benefit our clients and the community. It is the policy of KidsAbility to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information or any other ground protected by applicable law.
Please note that all prospective KidsAbility employees are subject to mandatory immunization requirements, including the full and ongoing COVID-19 vaccination, as a condition of obtaining and maintaining employment. We will make accommodations as directed by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services and the Chief Medical Officer of Health.
About KidsAbility Centre for Child Development
At KidsAbility, we support 17,000+ children and youth in achieving communication, social, physical, and behavioral milestones.
From birth to age 21, we guide their journey from childhood to adulthood, irrespective of diagnosis. Our focus on early, family-centric services shapes brighter futures.
Established in 1957, KidsAbility is an accredited, charitable organization governed by an elected board of directors, operated by a professional staff of over 300, and supported by the generosity of committed individuals, small business and local corporations, and our wider community.