Role Profile – Bilingual Communications Coordinator

Purpose:

The Bilingual Communication Coordinator is responsible for overall communication and engagement activities for NNAS, including developing and distributing communication content, oversee the administration of communication projects and manage NNAS owned social media channels

Reporting:
Executive Director

Overall Accountability:

• Develop and execute an integrated digital communication approach for all NNAS initiatives and announcements
• Researches, drafts and updates content used by NNAS on its various channels
• Assist the Executive Director in engaging key audiences, by creating dynamic content for the NNAS various communication platforms
• Assist with media inquiries and act as the Francophone spokesperson
• Manage the coordination and oversight of the production of all NNAS public-facing products (i.e. Annual Reports, e-Newsletter, PowerPoint decks/presentations/stakeholder engagement) including social media, website, email marketing and other communications as deemed necessary
• Manage electronic Stakeholder database
• Oversee the day-to-day administration and execution of communications projects and activities, keeping track of all public facing project milestones and opportunities and communications/marketing requirements
• Manage all NNAS materials and website content in French and English
• Assist in preparing and monitoring the communications budget
• Identify, plan and implement communication initiatives and strategies to support the organization’s strategic goals
• Undertake special projects and supervise communication contractors

Skills:

• Post-secondary degree in Communications and/or Marketing, or in a relevant field with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience in marketing and communications is required
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Professional writing and editing skills in both English and French is required.
• Digital competencies such as digital publishing, content marketing and social media experience
• Media relations experience
• Strong editorial skills for various content types (social media, press releases, websites, annual reports, e-newsletter, etc.)

• Good interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work with a high degree of independence in a virtual environment
• Strong oral communication and research skills
• Ability to synthesize complex information into accessible and useable communications assets (i.e. infographics, videos, tool kits)
• Proven experience in multitasking and prioritizing high volumes of work while meeting deadlines
• Team player with experience contributing to teams

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the nursing profession in Canada and internationally
• Developed skills at project management and overall coordination
• Proficient in computer skills (MS Office, digital publishing tools and social media)
• Understanding of Canada media environment and the working of a newsroom

Conditions of Employment

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must be willing and able to work overtime including evenings and weekends when required
• Must be able to travel
• Must be able to provide home office and work in a virtual workplace environment

Please submit a cover letter describing your experience and stating your salary expectations along with a resume to ea@nnas.ca by March 4, 2020.