Communication Specialist

Communications

Permanent Full-Time Position: 35 hours per week

Expected Start Date: October 2026

Salary Range: $59,564 to $72,994 ($32.72 to $40.10 hourly)

Location: Lakeshore

This is an existing opening. Artificial Intelligence tools may be used to screen candidates.

Organization Background

LAMP Community Health Centre is a multi-service, community based charitable organization that provides a wide range of programs and services to improve a person's health. LAMP uses a co-ordinated approach to connect people to medical services and other programs that build personal resources. By providing services that improve physical, emotional, social and economic well-being, people can better control their health and environment.

Our organization is grounded in principles of health equity, and we are committed to delivering services and programs through an anti-racism, anti-oppression lens. We strive to create a healthier community by putting people first and addressing systemic barriers to care.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Organizational Performance, the Communications Specialist is responsible for planning, developing, implementing and evaluating internal and external communications that advance LAMP Community Health Centre’s strategic priorities. The incumbent supports leadership, strengthens organizational communications, protects and enhances the LAMP brand, promotes community engagement, and delivers high-quality communications across digital, print and media platforms.

Primary Responsibilities

- Develop, implement and evaluate the annual communications and engagement plan and workplan.
- Provide communications advice to leadership and recommend improvements to organizational communications.
- Ensure consistent branding, messaging and visual identity across the organization.
- Develop communication plans supporting strategic initiatives, organizational change and priority projects.
- Work closely with leaders and teams from across the teams to identify, develop and distribute key messages and build function specific content for internal and external audiences
- Creates and updates content (e.g., internal communications, staff newsletters, intranet updates, ED bulletins, etc.)
- Lead development of crisis communication plans and coordinate relevant training to staff as appropriate
- Develop internal communications including newsletters, leadership messages, intranet content and staff updates.
- Create and maintain communication templates,



policies and standards consistent with AODA requirements.
- Lead website content management and oversee organizational social media channels.
- Develop engaging multimedia content including graphics, photography, video and infographics.
- Monitor website, social media and campaign analytics and prepare quarterly performance reports.
- Develop promotional materials including brochures, posters, presentations, newsletters and digital publications.
- Coordinate media relations, prepare press releases, key messages, briefing notes and executive speeches.
- Coordinate production of the Annual Report and other corporate publications.
- Plan and execute communication strategies supporting community events, advocacy and outreach initiatives.
- Manage external vendors including web developers, photographers, designers and communications contractors.
- Support grant, funder, Board and leadership communications as required.
- Manage communications projects, timelines and budgets within approved resources.
- Develop and distributes external communication print materials (e.g., signage, newsletters, program calendars, flyers, posters, and handouts)
- Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

- Post-secondary degree or diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible communications experience, preferably in healthcare, non-profit or community sectors.
- Demonstrated understanding of the Social Determinants of Health and experience with advocacy within the non-profit environment.
- Exceptional writing, editing, presentation and storytelling skills.
- Experience developing communication plans and managing multiple concurrent projects.
- Experience with media relations, digital communications and stakeholder engagement.
- Meaningful experience with design and creation of materials for various media formats (i.e.social media, print, video).
- Fully proficient with various social media platforms including Linkedin, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
- Knowledge of health equity,



social determinants of health and anti-oppressive practice.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
- Knowledge and experience applying AODA legislated requirements including equitable and accessible communications principles
- Knowledge of LAMP Community Health Centre, the South Etobicoke community, and/or a second language that is reflective of the community being served are all preferable assets.

What We Offer For qualifying full-time and part-time employees and pro-rated to full time equivalent: Comprehensive Health & Wellness Coverage

- Extended health and dental: coverage for prescription drugs, vision, health practitioners and more
- Group life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): free, confidential support
- Healthcare discounts via Altum Health for services like massage therapy and physiotherapy
- Free access to Calm (meditation, sleep stories, self-care tools) and access to employee engagement platform Motivosity
- 4 weeks of vacation to start plus paid sick days
- 11 paid statutory and organizational holidays
- Pension: membership in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Growth, Purpose & Community Impact

- Paid orientation, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities
- In office and e-learning, plus access to course fee support
- Opportunities to serve diverse communities through inclusive, client-centered care
- Collaborative work environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement
- Active involvement in internal/external committees and community partnerships
- A workplace committed to equity, diversity, and removing barriers to accessibility

LAMP Community Health Centre is dedicated to achieving a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community it serves and encourages applications from equity seeking groups. Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process. Please apply through the below portal.

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=f5713d6f-a125-4870-97d4-5bd14171d00f&ccId;=19000101_000001&type;=JS⟨=en_CA&selectedMenuKey;=CurrentOpenings&jobId;=567354

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Pay: $32.72-$40.10 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 per week

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Wellness program

Work Location: In person

📌 Communication Specialist (Etobicoke)
🏢 LAMP Community Health Centre
📍 Etobicoke