Responsibilities Join Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre and be part of a passionate team dedicated to improving lives, while making a tangible impact on your community. Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre is recruiting for a new role of Communications and Resource Development Coordinator. This is a 12-month renewable contract. The Communications and Resource Development Coordinator is responsible for leading the communications and resource development initiatives across the organization. They will be instrumental in shaping the organization's visibility and public image, enhancing stakeholder engagement, and advancing WOCRC’s mission through creating and implementing communications and resource development strategies in alignment with the organization's strategic plan. The key responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to: External Communications Activities

• Developing an annual communications plan to improve the center’s visibility in the community.
• Leading engagement in external events in public relations and promote awareness of the impact of WOCRC programs and services.
• Develops, writes, proofreads and/or edits a variety of media content

Internal Communication Activities

• Leading the development of strategies to support internal communications across the Centre
• Leading the development of internal communications, key messages and speaking points for Management, and may act as a designate, speaking on behalf of the Employer
• Strategically advises management in a confidential capacity about communications relating to labour relations

Resource Development Activities

• Developing and executing fundraising strategies to meet revenue targets and organizational goals with support of management and the Board fundraising committee
• Leading internal fundraising project working groups including planning, organizing, and executing fundraising events and activities on behalf of the employer.
• Writing compelling grant proposals, sponsorship packages, and fundraising appeals
• Researching and identifying potential funding sources, grants, and sponsorship opportunities.

The successful candidate will meet the following Education and Experience minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in a relevant discipline or equivalent combination of some post-secondary education and relevant work experience. Key areas include communications, public relations, resource development or other relevant discipline.

• 2-4 years of professional experience with organizational communications.

• 1-2 years of professional experience coordinating and leading collaborative working groups; coordinating events; communications; fundraising and donor stewardship; as well as working with volunteers.

• Experience and a professional focus in both official languages with writing, public relations; developing online and print corporate communications.

• Experience liaising with community groups and associations preferred

• Experience and interest in working with marginalized and diverse clientele, such as low-income, high-needs, newcomer, and a variety of multicultural communities.

• Experience in a non-profit, community-based organization preferred

• Experience developing communications within a unionized environment preferred

• Knowledge of grant and proposal writing as part of fundraising efforts.

• Knowledge and understanding of community resources and community-based health care preferred

• Ability to communicate fluently in English, spoken and written.

• Ability to communicate fluently in French, spoken and written

• Fluency in another language relevant to our client population is an asset.

• Availability to work evenings and weekends if required.

The WOCRC values the diversity of its employees and the knowledge, skills and contributions that each brings to the organization. Our work is meaningful, fulfilling, and can be demanding, so we are committed to offering our staff compensation that is fair and competitive for our industry along with a comprehensive suite of benefits to support staff health, wellness, and financial security. With generous paid time off policies, including 4-weeks annual vacation, 3-weeks annual sick leave, salary top-up plans, a superb Employee Assistance Program, Health, Dental and Disability Insurance, a world-class Pension Plan (HOOPP), discounted gym memberships and a flexible, supportive work environment, we believe in providing what staff need to thrive, grow, and feel connected and included in our mission.

WOCRC has an accommodation process in place that provides accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please do not hesitate to let us know how we can best accommodate you.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this employment opportunity. Please note however that, due to the volume of résumés received, only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.