Job Posting: Marketing and Communications Coordinator, Canadian Cardiovascular Society (Posted: Feb. 22, 2012, Deadline: Mar. 18, 2012)

The Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS) is a not-for-profit professional association and Canada’s national voice for cardiovascular physicians and scientists. For more information visit www.ccs.ca.

Position Profile

You are an enthusiastic, creative, and organized individual with excellent writing skills. As a team player, you have the knowledge and skills to execute strategic communications and marketing initiatives to help the CCS reach its objectives. You have the ability to produce engaging print and electronic materials as well as update the corporate website.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Assist in the development and implementation of corporate communications and marketing programs.
  2. Design and produce all internal and external communication products.
  3. Research, write, edit   content for letters, newsletters, invitations, annual report, brochures and other corporate materials.
  4. Organize the CCS booth at the annual Canadian Cardiovascular Congress.
  5. Coordinate marketing and communications projects including relationships with contractors and suppliers.
  6. Collecting and posting all content updates from staff to implement changes to the CCS website.

Skills and Abilities

  1. Software knowledge:  MS Office, Dreamweaver (website updates), InDesign.
  2. Skill and proficiency in desktop publishing and web-based technology practices including Social Media and website content management experience
  3. Must be an excellent communicator and possess superb verbal, writing and editing skills
  4. Working knowledge of brand building and brand management
  5. Knowledge of graphic design skills and an eye for aesthetics in presentation materials
  6. Solid understanding of marketing principles
  7. Knowledge and experience in media relations
  8. Ability to work autonomously and independently with confidence, energy, and creativity
  9. Ability to remain calm, alert and high functioning under stressful situations
  10. Languages:  bilingual preferred

Education and Experience:

  • Degree/diploma in communications, marketing, public relations or a related field.
  • 2-4 years work experience in a communication coordinator capacity.
  • Previous experience working in an association and with volunteers are important assets.

Reporting Structure:

The marketing and Communications Coordinator reports to the Director of External Relations.

Salary and Travel:

CCS offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. This position requires up to seven days of travel per year.

Start Date: The position will start in April 2012.

How to apply:

If you are interested and qualified, we invite you to send your resumé. Please email your resumé, cover letter and salary expectations with “Marketing and Communications Coordinator” in the subject line to lee@ccs.ca by March 18, 2012.

While we appreciate all applications, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Job Contact Information

Andrea Lee
Manager, Finance and Administration
Canadian Cardiovascular Society
222-1403 Queen Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5V9
Email: lee@ccs.ca
www.ccs.ca