The Invasive Species Centre (ISC) is a not-for-profit organization established by the Ontario and Canadian Governments to coordinate projects and connect stakeholders, knowledge and technology to prevent and reduce the spread of invasive species that harm Canada’s environment, economy and society. The Invasive Species Centre was created as a model of public and government cooperation and collaboration in response to invasive species.
We recruit individuals who are passionate about protecting Canada’s land and water from invasive species and who like working on an upbeat and fast-paced team. The Invasive Species Centre is an equal opportunity and accessible employer.
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Job title: Communications and Administration Coordinator
Application Deadline: June 18, 2024 (11:59 PM)
Status: Full-time (37.5 hours per week), one-year contract
Start: June 2024
End: June 2025, with possibility of extension
Rate of Pay: $43,000-$46,000/annum based on education and experience
Location: Sault Ste. Marie, ON preferred
The Invasive Species Centre (ISC) mobilizes action against invasive species that harm the environment, economy, and society in Canada and beyond. Incorporated as a not-for-profit in 2011 as a hub for collaboration and knowledge sharing, the ISC has grown into a respected collaborator and leader in invasive species knowledge and action. We rely on values of sustainability, collaboration, credibility, professionalism, and efficiency to achieve our vision where lands and waters in Canada are protected from invasive species.
If you are passionate about protecting lands and waters in Canada and enjoy working as part of an upbeat and fast-paced team, please follow the application instructions at the end of this posting.
Job Summary
The Communications and Administration Coordinator will be a tactful communicator and agile, technology-minded administrator working internally and externally to help achieve strategic priorities of the organization. They will strategically engage funding recipients, the public, and the media on the issue of invasive species and potential solutions such as granting programs using media engagement, events, and other tactics. The Coordinator will support the organization through internal campaigns and communications, special projects, technological, and administrative support.
Principal Accountabilities
The key activities of the Communications and Administration Coordinator is as followed:
External communications and public relations
- Develop communication and event plans
- Work with communications team and occasionally vendors to deliver on project communications plans
- Dedicated communications coordinator for Phragmites and Invasive Species Action Fund programs
- Plan and deliver media events with partners and funding recipients
- Proactive media outreach
- Spokesperson for projects
- Media response point of contact
- Event support for conferences, forums, and other events
Internal communications and administration including special projects
- Support grant administration and corporate administration for the organization
- Provide general IT and tech (corporate) communications and support to the team in conjunction with external IT service provider and tech lead on communications, including triaging requests to external IT service provider
- Implement administrative automation and file retention and information management projects with team (including internal communications and change management)
- Ongoing special projects to be determined
- Additional duties upon request
Required Advanced Skills and Competencies in:
- Strategic thinking, writing, diplomacy and tact to work with many partners
- Public speaking
- IT
- Organization, time management, and attention to detail
- Comfort with scientific and policy information
Other Requirements
- Bilingual in French, English, and/or Indigenous languages would be an asset.
- The candidate must be legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial legislation and regulations.
- The candidate will need to comply with all ISC policies, including security clearance.
Please submit a single document that includes a cover letter and resume (which includes your education and work experience history) to:
Deborah Sparks, Business Development and Communications Manager
Invasive Species Centre, 1219 Queen Street East, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 1E5
Email: info@invasivespeciescentre.ca
No telephone calls, please. Only candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.
The Invasive Species Centre is an equal opportunity and accessible employer and encourages Indigenous and visible minority candidates and candidates with disabilities to apply. The Invasive Species Centre will provide accommodation for candidates with disabilities during the recruitment process, upon request.
