Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Pay Range:

• $17.20 per hour

Schedule:

• 35 hours per week
• Monday – Friday
• 9am – 5pm

Location:

• 1800 Appleby Line, Unit 10, Burlington, ON L7L 6A1

Eligibility:
In accordance with Canada’s Summer Job Program eligibility requirements, applicants must be:

• Between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment
• A Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or with refuges status in Canada
• Legally entitled to work in Ontario

***International students, temporary visitor visas, or youth or work visas are not eligible to apply for this program***

Who we are
Habitat for Humanity – Halton-Mississauga-Dufferin (Habitat HMD) is a charitable, non-profit housing provider that serves the communities of Halton, Mississauga, and Dufferin. We are one of numerous Habitat affiliates operating in Canada. Our mission is “to empower lower income, working families to build strength, stability, and independence by providing affordable housing that enables financial equity and lasting change.” Our housing model fills an important gap in the housing continuum – it provides a “pathway to home ownership.” By providing families with access to equity-generating affordable housing options, Habitat is making vital efforts to help combat the housing crisis in Canada.

Opportunity
The Marketing & Communications Coordinator at Habitat HMD supports marketing strategies, brand awareness, and communications efforts. Reporting to the Vice President of Strategic Partnerships & Community Relations, the role involves content creation, social media management, event planning, and community engagement. Responsibilities include executing marketing tactics, developing promotional materials, managing digital platforms, and supporting fundraising initiatives. The ideal candidate has strong writing, graphic design, and project management skills, with experience in marketing best practices and digital tools. This role requires creativity, attention to detail, and a passion for Habitat HMD’s mission.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with Habitat HMD staff team and external partners to support the marketing plan and execute tactics
• Coordinate and deliver marketing/informational materials, including newsletters, press releases, targeted emails, articles, videos, and media opportunities to share Habitat HMD brand and information regarding its programs and services
• Assist with all communications and community engagement initiatives, and activities as per Habitat HMD work plan.
• Assist with managing quality assurance of the organization’s content for its communication channels and digital platforms, including email, website, and social media accounts, as well as in printed materials.
• Present ideas and strategies that help to strengthen the Habitat HMD brand and are aligned with the Strategic Plan.
• Promote collaboration within the communications team to deliver effective communications and marketing strategies to promote the organization’s programs, events, and fundraising initiatives.
• Build and maintain solid relationships with the internal team to better develop, manage, and facilitate strategic communications and initiatives

Core Qualifications:

• Working towards a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Business, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a relevant field
• Strong experience in creating, writing/editing, proofreading, and delivering professional communications content, including written, graphic, and videos across social media channels.
• Experience in planning and executing marketing strategies with clear targets, and a proven track record of accomplishments.
• Must hold valid Ontario’s driver’s license Class G and access to a vehicle is preferred.

How to Apply
To apply, email your cover letter and resume to jisada@habitathm.ca with the subject line “Marketing and Communications Coordinator Application.”

Qualified candidates will be contacted by phone and/or email. We will only contact those candidates who are selected for interviews, but we thank all candidates for their interest in Habitat HMD.

Habitat HMD welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

NOTE:
This position is contingent upon funding approval. While we are actively seeking funding for this role, the final approval is pending. In the event that funding is not secured, this position may be subject to cancellation.