(Canada Job Bank Classification Job Title:  Public Relations Coordinator)

Position Details:   Seasonal Full-Time, 35 hours per week for 8 weeks (daytime hours Monday – Friday)

Total Hours:       280                      

Compensation:  $15.00/hour      

Start Date:          June 6, 2022     

Anticipated End Date:  July 29, 2022        

Location:             On-site, 18 King St. East, Bolton ON

Deadline to Apply:  May 23, 2022

Agency Overview: Within our own six community service locations, six Peel Living buildings, and throughout the entirety of the Town of Caledon, Caledon Community Services (CCS) is helping shape the future of a caring and engaged Caledon community. We turned 50 last year! Our programs address community needs in a uniquely challenging and increasingly diverse GTA community. CCS is home to Caledon’s only accessible transportation program, the Exchange Community Hub that includes food supports and a range of activities, the Caledon Specialist Clinic, and personal support services for seniors. We offer settlement services and language classes for newcomers and comprehensive employment services for job seekers and local businesses. We provide paid training programs for Caledon youth as well as exciting internships and volunteer opportunities. Finally, we open our doors to the community daily within our two fabulous retail shopping destinations that support all of our programs. The breadth of our services makes for compelling opportunities to attract new friends and raise support for our work.   Learn more at ccs4u.org.

Summary of Responsibilities: 

Under the leadership of the Director, Employment and Training and the Employment Specialist, the incumbent will:

• Provide support to further develop a comprehensive marketing plan that reaches out to all division constituents in Peel, in an effort to increase recruitment and awareness;
• Represent Employment and Training (E&T) at community events (pending restrictions being modified);
• Prepare event kits and assist with event coordination; Evaluate event participation and make recommendations for future involvement;
• Assist with electronic communications including Social Network sites, and e-communications, video. Work to update e-community contact list;
• Support the coordination and production of marketing materials for the E&T in consultation with internal CCS Communications;
• Cultivate and maintain professional relationships within the Division, Agency and community;
• Support the E&T team in daily operations as required;
• Other miscellaneous duties as required to assist the program.

Summary of Qualifications:

• Post-secondary field of study (degree, diploma or working towards) that would be an asset to this position: Marketing, public relations, graphic design, graphic arts, communications, employment and career counselling, social work, or related field;
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills;
• Proficiency with office computer software applications, e-mail, and internet;
• Experience with Social Media;
• Access to a vehicle, valid driver’s license and insurance;
• Experience working with diverse groups – including adults, youth, newcomers to Canada or other groups with specialized needs an asset;
• Police records check will be required.

To be eligible for this Canada Summer Jobs initiative, individuals must:

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment*
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the  Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment and  
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations

*Note:  International students are not eligible for the Canada Summer Jobs program.

All applications will be held in strict confidence.  We thank all applicants for their interest but will only be contacting those selected for an interview. CCS is an equal opportunity employer encouraging applications from qualified individuals from diverse groups including Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation or gender identity and other grounds identified under the Ontario Human Rights Code. CCS will provide information and/or accommodation pertaining to this job posting and/or the recruitment process in an accessible manner upon request.