Job Description Reporting to the Director, External Relations, this position plays a valued role in the Public Affairs team at Extendicare and supports external communications for the organization as a whole. The ideal candidate is highly organized and collaborative, has a strong understanding of external communications fundamentals, is comfortable with technology and has an interest in health care and seniors’ care. This position is based at our Markham Ontario head office. Extendicare offers a hybrid work environment.
Key responsibilities Regularly maintain materials to support the organization’s media relations, including a media response library and coverage tracker
Lead media monitoring and reporting, including producing a daily media report for internal audiences
Conduct quarterly accuracy reviews of content on all home websites and the organization’s main websites, including ensuring home leadership names and organization-wide stats are current
Support drafting and posting content across multiple external channels, including our websites and social media channels
Assist with event planning and execution, including liaising with external vendors
Update statistics in external materials on a minimum quarterly basis
Support content planning, scheduling and development for websites and social media.
Lead publication of digital blogs for both Extendicare and ParaMed
In collaboration with others, maintain a library of images and regularly recommend images for use in organization-wide materials
Support quarterly reporting on public affairs initiatives
Provide support for Government Relations, including drafting correspondence, briefing notes and presentation materials
Work collaboratively with a variety of team members in both the External Communications and Government Relations functions
What we’re looking for 1- 3 years experience in communications, journalism, government, health care, advocacy or related fields
Proficiency with social media strategies and tools (e.g. Google analytics, Hootsuite, LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram)
Familiarity with digital content production and publishing, including Word Press
Exceptional writing skills to communicate to a wide range of audiences and with strong attention to detail
Familiarity with video editing tools an asset
Experience with MS Office, especially Word, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint
Thrives in fast-paced, issue-driven and team-based environment, with a demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and succinctly




Involvement in political advocacy or experience supporting government initiatives an asset
Ability to quickly shift priorities, manage competing timelines and be relentless in getting the job done with colleagues who care deeply about their work in making a difference by Helping People Live Better
What Extendicare has to offer At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. We value each employee, encourage equal chance for growth and recognize achievement.
Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.
Employee Family Assistance Program.
Robust benefits package.
Time Type Full time Compensation Details Compensation will be discussed during the recruiting process. At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada.
When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.
We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position. Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses.



These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment - every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Extendicare is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities. Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [email protected]. We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.
Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of the growing seniors’ population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. We operate a network of 99 long-term care homes (59 owned, 40 under management contracts), deliver approximately 14.0 million hours of home health care services annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 153,600 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs approximately 23,000 individuals and manages an additional 5,000 joint venture employees, all of whom are highly qualified, trained and dedicated team members and passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better.
Our Mission To provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home.
Our Vision Everyone in Canada has access to the care and support they need to live their best lives.
Our Values We embrace every person for the individual they are. We care for each person as we would our own family. We collaborate with others because we achieve more together. We are relentless in our efforts to improve. We respect the resources entrusted to us.

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📌 Public Affairs Coordinator (Ontario)
🏢 Extendicare
📍 Ontario