Key Details:

Job Title: Social Media & Digital Content Specialist

Type: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Location: 3701 Danforth Avenue, Scarborough, ON M1N 2G2. This is a fully on-site position.

Salary: The salary for this position ranges from $55,000–$60,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. A comprehensive advantages package is also included.

Deadline: A cover letter and resume must be submitted no later than November 11, 2026.

Reports to: Director, Brand & Communications

Vacancy: This position is currently vacant and available to be filled.

AI Disclosure: Variety does not use artificial intelligence or automated tools to screen, assess, or make hiring decisions. All applications are reviewed by our hiring team.

Variety is committed to building an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity, values differences and supports the full participation of all employees. We welcome applications from racialized persons and persons of colour, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2S & LGBTQIA+ persons, and anyone who can contribute to the diversity of our team and a culture where everyone feels valued and included.

About Us:

VARIETY GROUP OF COMPANIES OVERVIEW

There are three companies that make up the Variety Group of Companies (Variety):

- Variety - the Children’s Charity (Ontario)
- Variety Village
- Variety Club of Ontario – Tent 28

Variety - the Children’s Charity (Ontario) supports programming for children with a disability at Variety Village and throughout the province. Variety programming is inclusive and powered by sport, transforming the lives of individuals and families, while creating more inclusive communities across Ontario.





Variety -the Children’s Charity (Ontario) is funded through individual donors, corporate sponsorship, fundraising activities, federal and provincial governments, and foundations.

Variety - the Children's Charity (Ontario) is part of an international charity that has been in operation since 1928. The charity began in Pittsburgh and spread throughout the United States. The chapter in Ontario was the first chapter outside the United States and is now one of the 5 Variety Chapters in Canada. It was founded in 1945, and the original mission of the charity was to build a school for boys with a disability who could not receive an education in the mainstream school system. The school was called Variety Village.

Variety Village operated as a school until it became a centre of para-sport excellence.

Since the 1970s, Variety athletes and coaches have represented Canada at every summer Paralympic games. Currently, Variety Village is a 170,000 square foot facility and operates as a fitness centre for the general community as well as offering programs, training and camps for children of all ages and abilities.

Vision Statement:

“A Welcoming Community and World-Renowned Facility that Empowers All.”

Mission Statement:

“As a Charity, we embrace a people first philosophy,



prioritizing inclusivity and support for all. Our Mission is to empower individuals to connect, thrive, and achieve their personal bests.”

Values:

Inclusivity: We host events, deliver programs, and create programs for all.

Respect: We foster a culture of mutual and equal respect.

Trust: We create a safe and trustworthy environment for active participation and are a trusted source of expertise.

Empowerment: We facilitate personal growth and development.

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Director, Brand & Communications, the Social Media & Digital Content Specialist leads hands‑on content creation, multimedia production, social media management and digital storytelling. The Specialist develops engaging, accessible content across social channels, newsletters, digital platforms and facility promotions to increase awareness, engagement and participation. The role independently plans, captures, edits, publishes and maintains content; supports organizational campaigns and events; and shares responsibility for the day‑to‑day operations, organization and continuous improvement of a small Brand & Communications team.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are seeking an enthusiastic, ambitious and resourceful creator who sees stories unfolding around them and knows how to bring those stories to life. The ideal candidate is confident with a camera, skilled in editing and writing, and comfortable engaging with people throughout an active, inclusive recreation facility. They are proactive rather than waiting for instructions, curious about emerging tools and trends, eager to solve problems, a

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