Jeremy Friedman, Associate Paediatrician-in-Chief, SickKids Hospital & Medical Advisor for Make-A-Wish® Canada Wishes Are Medicine – a vital part of a child’s treatment journey that helps restore strength, hope, and resilience. Research shows that prescribed wishes can improve commitment to treatment, reduce emergency room visits by half, and deliver lasting health benefits. Recognized as a Outstanding Place to Work® since 2023, we’ve also been named one of the Best Workplaces™ Led by Women (2025) and one of the Top 100 Best Workplaces™ for Giving Back (2024). Do you want to be part of an organization that is child-focused, values employee experience and is an inspiring workplace? Meaningful opportunities to make an impact and change the lives of children with critical illnesses within your community and across Canada An attractive compensation package that includes group health and dental premiums fully covered by the Foundation Annual vacation starting at three weeks and additional paid leaves Employee Wellness Program and other corporate discounts Continuous learning, development and internal training opportunities We are looking for a Communications Coordinator to join our team at Make-A-Wish Canada. In this role, you will be a key contributor to the brand & integrated marketing team through delivering communications activities that build brand awareness in Atlantic Canada. Working with internal teams, volunteers, and external partners, this position produces accurate, timely, and audience-focused communications that align with established brand standards, policies, procedures,



and guidelines. This role is based in Dartmouth and is a full-time, 12-month contract, hybrid position. Coordinate communications and marketing plans for regional initiatives, including key messaging, social media calendars, performance metrics, and event materials. Support the promotion of national signature events and provide communications support to third-party fundraising organizers. Identify local media opportunities, distribute media releases and pitches, monitor coverage, and contribute to reporting using Cision. Coordinate media interviews, maintain regional media relationships, support media engagement at events, and serve as a spokesperson when designated. Develop regional social media content and create engaging wish stories and communications materials, including speeches, reports, press releases, and event materials. Coordinate the collection and maintenance of photo, video, and story archives. Collaborate with development and mission staff, volunteers, and committees, and coordinate seasonal intern onboarding and training as required. Ensure communications materials meet brand standards, comply with health and safety requirements,



and perform other related duties as assigned. Post-secondary education in communications, marketing, public relations, or equivalent combination of training, education and work experience. ~1-3 years of experience in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field. ~ French language skills are an asset. ~ Experience in identifying media opportunities, communicating professionally with media and the public, and following up to support earned media coverage. ~ Experience building relationships with journalists, internal & external stakeholders. ~ Experience writing communications plans, strategies and tactics. ~ Working knowledge of MS office, social media platforms, Canva, Meltwater, Salesforce, and Dropbox are an asset. ~ Hybrid work model, with 2 days in-office per week and 3 days remote. Make-A-Wish Canada (MAWC) is committed to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA). We believe that it is essential to our mission that we build a diverse, balanced, and vibrant workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and seek to serve. Our typical process includes a phone screen, one or two interviews, and reference checking, followed by an offer and a criminal background check for the successful candidate. As an independently operating affiliate of Make‑Wish International, Make‑Wish Canada is part of the network of the world’s leading children’s wish-granting organization. We serve children in every community in Canada, and in more than 50 countries worldwide. #

📌 Communications Coordinator (Canada)
🏢 Make-A-Wish Canada / Rêves d'enfants Canada
📍 Canada