If you can design extraordinary digital and print media that gets the message across, love to work on websites, understand online advertising, and like to have fun while making the world a better place, then this job is for you!

Reporting to the Community Engagement Director, and working closely with the Marketing Specialist, Communications and the rest of the Community Engagement team, your ideas and design have a real impact on all of the families that Acclaim Health cares for and supports.

Acclaim Health is a registered charity that helps over 25,000 people a year in Halton Region and Mississauga, most of whom are older adults.

Acclaim Health announces the availability of one (1) temporary Full Time Marketing Specialist, Design position. This position is based out of the Oakville Head office. This is a temporary position for approximately twelve (12) months. The Individual will be required to work Monday to Friday from 8:30am - 5:00pm.

• Please provide a link to your online portfolio on your resume or cover letter when applying.

Salary Range: $53,020.50 -$57,915.00

PRIMARY RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Collaborates with the Director, CE and the Marketing Specialist, Communications to develop an integrated marketing and communication plan designed to build the organizational profile
• Develops and implements marketing plans for specific programs/projects, collaborating with the Marketing Specialist, Communications as required
• Assists in maintaining content on the intranet
• Assists in preparing and sharing client, volunteer, and donor stories to illustrate the impact of the organization’s work in collaboration with the CE team

Designs and produces print and digital creative, including:

• Designing multi-page print documents for the press
• Video graphics and editing
• Virtual presentations
• Exterior and interior signage
• Promotional materials of all kinds
• Project/program specific materials as required

Manages Acclaim Health’s website and virtual club, including:

• Ensuring website is functioning normally
• Ensuring website meets accessibility requirements by conducting annual audits and making improvements as required
• Ensuring web content is optimized for SEO
• Evaluating the effectiveness of the website and its functionality using Google Analytics
• Recommending and implementing improvements as required

Manages Acclaim Health’s online advertising, including:

• Monitoring existing ads
• Creating new ads
• Evaluating its effectiveness through data analysis and recommending changes as required

Acts as a secondary resource to colleagues across the organization regarding:

• Zoom (events for external stakeholders)

• Eventbrite (online registration)

• Constant Contact (email marketing)

• Calendly (scheduling platform)

• Marketing and communications best practices within these platforms

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Diploma or degree in graphic design or equivalent
• Valid Ontario driver’s license, use of vehicle and insurance per company policy
• Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience in graphic design and/or marketing
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Wordpress, Sharepoint, social media
• Strong communication, interpersonal skills and time management skills
• Experience in working with/preparing files for suppliers and printers
• Detail oriented, accurate and organized
• Proven ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member

Must be legally eligible to work in Canada

Acclaim Health is an equal opportunity employer and is actively working towards a more inclusive, diverse and equitable world. We recognize that our work environment is stronger - and our care more effective - when it includes people of equity-seeking groups, including those of varying race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, family status or disability status.

Please note - only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.

Should you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please inform human resources so we can ensure your equal participation in this process

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