Position DetailsCommunications & Engagement Lead (Part‑time, 0.6 FTE, 22.5 hours/week) – Parental Leave Coverage, Job ID: 2026‑105Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre (PQWCHC) is a dynamic, community‑based health care organization serving mid‑west downtown Toronto. The Centre provides primary health care, dental care, harm reduction, health promotion, counseling, and community development programming.PQWCHC is committed to the principles of access and equity. We encourage applicants who reflect Toronto’s Indigenous, LGBTQ2, racial, and cultural diversity and welcome people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request. The Centre complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and does not discriminate on the ground of records of offenses.General ResponsibilitiesLead, develop, manage, and execute communication and engagement efforts for the Centre.Work with key stakeholders to lead, create, and oversee internal and external engagement initiatives.Act as a resource and provide counsel to Centre management for communications and engagement endeavors.Advise and implement a variety of communication initiatives to enhance positive relations and clarity of message.Specific ResponsibilitiesDevelop, implement, and oversee the annual communications and engagement plan and calendar for the Portfolio.Assess, evaluate, and advise the Executive Director on communication issues, capacity and needs at the Centre.Lead communications responses to the Centre’s needs, including branding, digital web, collateral material development, and community engagement.Develop crisis communication plans and coordinate relevant staff training.Ensure consistency of brand, voice and messaging across the Centre’s departments and services.Collaborate with leaders and teams to identify key messages and build content for internal and external audiences.Create and update content such as staff newsletters,



intranet updates, ED bulletins, etc.Oversee preparation of the Annual Report and other strategic communication vehicles.Design and produce key digital, print and promotional publications, including mandatory organization videos.Manage external partners and vendors to align with project expectations.Maintain confidentiality and discretion while preparing communication plans and strategies.Manage the Centre’s web and social media content; monitor web statistics,engage online supporters, and work with IT and vendors on platform security.Evaluate and report on usage/response/feedback statistics for digital and social media presence.Provide media relations support: monitor coverage, coordinate media requests, create press releases, assist with interview preparation, and develop key messages.Assist in the development of management, funder and board reports/proposals.Prepare speeches and other external communications as required under the direction of the Executive Director.EngagementDevelop and implement a deliberate external relations plan incorporating traditional and social media, stakeholder engagement.Support the CEO in community engagement and advocacy initiatives.Develop and distribute external communications print materials (e.G., signage, newsletters, program calendars, flyers, posters, handouts).Plan and execute communication and engagement activities that provide value to the community.QualificationsPost‑secondary diploma or degree in communications, public relations, journalism or marketing,



or equivalent work experience.Three (3) to five (5) years of communications work experience, preferably in a non‑profit/community setting.Ability to communicate complex information clearly, effectively and efficiently.Excellent research, writing, and editing skills applied to communication vehicles that deliver key messages to general and targeted audiences.Creative writing skills and the ability to adapt content into multiple formats.Highly professional and expert presentation skills.Ability to write articles for newspapers, blogs, journals, or other publications, including promotional materials on short notice.Experience managing websites and social media activity.Excellent knowledge of computer software, including word processing, spreadsheets and desktop publishing.Experience with content management applications, fluency in web analytics tools, social media marketing and monitoring platforms.Knowledge in website content development and maintenance (HTML, Photoshop, WordPress, Dreamweaver, Flash, Adobe Suites) and social media platforms.Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team environment and independently, taking initiative.Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with multiple and varied stakeholders.Excellent decision‑making, problem‑solving, conflict management and time management skills.Top‑notch organizational skills and the capacity to work under pressure.Compensation$48,841 to $59,097 per annum, plus HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan) option.Additional RequirementsSuccessful candidate must provide a police vulnerable‑sector check as a condition of employment.Employment is conditional upon having had a full series of COVID‑19 vaccinations (2 doses plus booster within 6‑12 months) 14 days before starting employment.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Communications & Engagement Lead - Job Id: 2026-105 - C$48,841 - C$59,097 A Year - Part Time (Winnipeg)
🏢 Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre
📍 Winnipeg