Job Opportunity
Communication Administrative Assistant
One Full-Time Permanent Position

Status: Full-Time, Permanent

Starting Hourly Rate: $25.45/ Hour

Office Hours: Monday - Friday - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm,35 Hours per week

Location: Aurora, OntarioL4G 3S9

Office Expectations; This position requires:

A minimum of twoin-office days per week to provide team coverage

Attendance at additional in-officemeetings,training sessions,supervision meetings,andall-staff events as required

Applicants must reside within a reasonable daily commuting distance of the office and/or assigned service area and be able to attend the office as required for operational needs

Posting Closes: Thursday, October 29 at 4:00 pm EST

Job Description
The Communications Assistant is responsible for planning and coordinating communications activities for YSSN’s Communications Team. In this role, you will work closely with Supervisor and Communications Specialists to successfully support our communications objectives. We are seeking candidates who have solid administrative skills, are comfortable working in a variety of business programs/apps and who also possess experience supporting communications-related activities. Ideally, we would like someone who has previously been involved in website maintenance, creation of social media posts, updating SharePoint sites, and/or supporting email marketing efforts. Must be a self-starter and able to independently move projects forward, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines. Main Responsibilities

Support the Communications department with the planning, executing, and tracking of communication and marketing initiatives

Develop, coordinate, and disseminate various communication activities, events, and promotional materials to key stakeholders (e.g. email campaigns, newsletters, templates, direct mail pieces, brochures, etc.)





Assist in the creation of content for posting on social media sites and with monitoring activity on the sites

Maintain and update website including events/workshops

Create and monitor event registrations and email databases in Constant Contact

Research stakeholder groups and create contact lists for outreach

Work with Communications Team to coordinate promotional print and digital campaigns including social media

Position Requirements

A higher education degree that includes both administrative and communications training

Experience;

Minimum two years related experience

Solid knowledge of email marketing software (e.g. Constant Contact)

Working knowledge of content management systems (e.g., WordPress, SharePoint)

Light graphic design experience preferred (e.g. Canva)

Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Solid organizational and project management skills, attention to detail

Ability to use independent judgement and to be self-directed, but able to work as part of a team

Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel and PowerPoint

Social media experience is a strong asset

Graphic design, video production/editing, and working knowledge of HTML coding considered an asset

Basic knowledge of Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop)

Bilingual (French/English) would be a strong asset

* The successful applicant will be required to provide a police clearance that meets agency standards

* A valid G Drivers License, access to a reliable vehicle and adequate insurance coverage for business responsibilities, OR access to reliable transportation.

YSSN is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and is committed to an accessible, respectful hiring process.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you require accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact Human Resources.

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📌 Communication Administrative Assistant (Ontario)
🏢 Your Support Services Network
📍 Ontario