Manager, Communications and Resource Development

3 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada Autism Ontario Full time

**Manager of Communications & Resource Development**

**Job Title**:Manager of Communications & Resource Development

**Location**:Autism Ontario Provincial Office (1179 King Street West)

**Salary**:$85,000-$90,000 (hiring range)

**Hours**:37.5 hours (1.0 FTE)

**Duration**:1 Year Contract (possibility for renewal)

Successful applicants will be required to show proof of full vaccination or a documented medical exemption upon hire.

**Position Overview**:
Reporting to the Director of Training and Education, the Manager of Communications and Resource Development will be responsible for managing the effective communications, advocacy initiatives, knowledge development and translation, and education across the organization and within the framework of Autism Ontario's mission, vision, values, and strategic plan.
- Attuned to the needs of the autism community in Ontario and able to identify opportunities that are solution focused.
- A working knowledge of the history of autism services in Ontario and the Ontario Autism Program.
- Experience in policy development preferred.
- Superior written, spoken and presentation skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with an inclusive communication style, gaining respect and credibility from a variety of stakeholders and colleagues.
- Well-developed experience and capacity to speak knowledgeably and persuasively with media or provincial leaders at a moment's notice about a range of autism-related topics in Ontario.
- Self-directed, proactive oversight of multiple projects.
- An understanding of fluid priorities and respond well under pressure and to frequent work interruptions while meeting deadlines.
- Relationship focused**:You listen to understand; people reach out to you as a trustworthy representative of their stories and messages. You enable others to tell their stories safely and effectively in a variety of contexts/mediums.
- Committed to evidence-informed practices and views at every level of the organization and able to articulate these views with excellence.

**Key Duties & Responsibilities**:
**Communications Management**
- In collaboration with the Director of Training and Education, implement Autism Ontario's education and communications strategy and initiatives.
- Work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to maximize Autism Ontario's regional, provincial, and national engagement.
- Supervise the work of Communications staff within a collaborative management framework across the organization.
- Support the senior management team's communication needs across the organization.
- Support the development of communications related to funding priorities.
- Demonstrate leadership in building a culture of philanthropy across the organization.
- Lead content strategy development, planning and delivery across channels; oversee the coordination and alignment of content across the organization, working with content creators and other stakeholders.
- Manage communications and contribute to the production of various projects and content, including the Annual Report, Autism Matters magazine, external newsletters, autism-related educational materials and supports, and fundraising initiatives.
- Evolve the capacity, accessibility, and relevance of Autism Ontario's website according to changing organizational needs.
- Enhance digital communication channels, including the website,

e-communications, and social media platforms.
- Write critical resources such as position statements, articles, and media releases.
- Maintain and ensure adherence to best practices related to Autism Ontario's brand standards and key messages.

**Media Monitoring/Reputation Management**
- Oversee the monitoring and management of media and news related to autism and Autism Ontario on social, online, and print media, including metrics tracking and reporting.
- Proactively identify and inform senior management team of any news and/or issues likely to arise from the public, media, or key stakeholders that may elicit media coverage and require a response.
- Identify and assess opportunities to proactively promote Autism Ontario through media.
- Work with the senior management team and other Autism Ontario authorized media spokespersons to capitalize on emerging opportunities to position Autism Ontario as a thought leader in the autism community and promote the organization's advocacy, programs, services, supports, and fundraising efforts.
- Oversee the management of media lists and media monitoring data and analytics using Cision.

**Resource Development & Education**
- Create and lead processes to develop print and video resources on organizational stories, knowledge translation of survey results, and evidence-based autism information that support the autism community in accessing or using resources for autistic children and adults and their families.
- Develop and promote compelling case materials, organizational statements, and responses on topical issues and prompt media responses.
- Im



  • Toronto, Canada Rogers Communications Full time

    At the Toronto Blue Jays, our mission is to get better every day to win world series championships and celebrate with our fans across Canada. Whether you are part of our team on or off the field, we have an unwavering commitment to elevate every aspect of our roles, consistently innovating and delivering excellence each day. We offer a unique and exciting...

  • Project Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Toronto, Canada Nexus Communications Full time

    **_Lead & manage large, complex HR communications projects._**: At Nexus, we are all about Connecting People with Purpose. We build culture for our client organizations. We facilitate people growing their careers. We help companies connect with their people in more meaningful, authentic, and impactful ways. Specifically, our communications work spans across...


  • Toronto, Canada Delta Family Resource Centre Full time

    **_Community Development Worker-_** **System Navigator** **_ Full Time Position - One year contract_** Delta Family Resource Centre (Delta Family) is a multi-ethnic, multi-site organization which has served communities in North-West Toronto for more than 40 years. Situated in ethno-racially diverse communities, Delta Family equips people with the tools and...


  • Toronto, Canada North York Community House Full time

    **Position Title**:Community Development Manager*** **Start Date**:July 2023 **Annual Salary**: $66,000 - $70,000 (based on 35 hours) **Benefits**: Pension plan, Extended health benefits and Employee and Family Assistance Program **Hours**: Full-time (35hrs/week) **Reports To**:Director of Strategic Initiative **Who We Are** North York Community House...


  • Toronto, Canada IPC - Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario Full time

    **Manager, Human Resources**: **Organization**:Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario **Division**: Corporate Services **City**:Toronto **Job Term**:1 Permanent **Job Code**: Leg Assembly/M12 - Leg Assembly/M12 **Salary**:$114,259 - $161,046 **Posting Status**:Open **Job ID**:214586 The Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario is an...


  • Toronto, Canada The Macaulay Child Development Centre Full time

    **The Macaulay Child Development Centre** is a multi-service, child care and family support agency. Established in 1932 as a non-profit, charitable organization, Macaulay promotes the optimal development of children in partnership with their family and community. Macaulay programs share a common commitment to prevention, early intervention and inclusion of...


  • Toronto, Canada Child Development Institute Full time

    **Who we are** Children are at the front and centre of what we do; they are the foundation of our purpose and the basis for our evidence-driven strategy. Our mission is to transform the lives of children, youth and their families by developing and delivering innovative, research-based mental health and early learning programs. At the Child Development...


  • Toronto, Canada Youth Association for Academics, Athletics and Character Education Full time

    **Job Position: Community Resource Engagement Worker** **YAAACE**: Founded in 2007, the Youth Association for Academics, Athletics and Character Education (YAAACE) is a community organization that seeks to engage children and youth - particularly those from marginalized and poor under-resourced communities through participation in year-round comprehensive...


  • Toronto, Canada B-Rebel Communications Full time

    B-REBEL COMMUNICATIONS is a unique arts and culture communications agency based out of Toronto and Montreal. Founded in 2016 as a communications agency with a singular focus on the arts, B-REBEL is all about supporting arts and culture in Canada in creative and strategic ways. B-REBEL creates unique communications campaigns for each client, from grassroots...


  • Toronto, Canada St. Joseph Communications Full time

    **Division**: Content **Department**: Marketing **Reports to**: Director, Corporate Marketing & Communications **Location**: Toronto, Ontario **Status**: Full-Time Meet SJC. We create, publish and print best-in-class content. As Canada’s largest privately owned communications company, we partner with our clients to provide marketing solutions that...


  • Toronto, Canada St. Joseph Communications Full time

    Meet SJC. We create, publish and print best-in-class content. As Canada’s largest privately owned communications company, we partner with our clients to provide marketing solutions that inform, inspire and empower audiences across every platform. Owner and publisher of Canada’s most iconic portfolio of media brands (Toronto Life, Chatelaine and...


  • Toronto, Canada Child Development Institute Full time

    **Who we are** Children are at the front and centre of what we do; they are the foundation of our purpose and the basis for our evidence-driven strategy. Our mission is to transform the lives of children, youth and their families by developing and delivering innovative, research-based mental health and early learning programs. At the Child Development...


  • Toronto, ON, Canada Child Development Institute Full time

    Children are at the front and centre of what we do; they are the foundation of our purpose and the basis for our evidence-driven strategy. Our mission is to transform the lives of children, youth and their families by developing and delivering innovative, research-based mental health and early learning programs. At the Child Development Institute (CDI), we...


  • Toronto, ON, Canada Child Development Institute Full time

    Who we are Children are at the front and centre of what we do; they are the foundation of our purpose and the basis for our evidence-driven strategy. Our mission is to transform the lives of children, youth and their families by developing and delivering innovative, research-based mental health and early learning programs. At the Child Development...


  • Old Toronto, Canada Child Development Institute Full time

    Who we are Children are at the front and centre of what we do; they are the foundation of our purpose and the basis for our evidence-driven strategy. Our mission is to transform the lives of children, youth and their families by developing and delivering innovative, research-based mental health and early learning programs. At the Child Development Institute...


  • Old Toronto, Canada Child Development Institute Full time

    Who we are Children are at the front and centre of what we do; they are the foundation of our purpose and the basis for our evidence-driven strategy. Our mission is to transform the lives of children, youth and their families by developing and delivering innovative, research-based mental health and early learning programs. At the Child Development Institute...


  • Old Toronto, Canada Child Development Institute Full time

    Who we are Children are at the front and centre of what we do; they are the foundation of our purpose and the basis for our evidence-driven strategy. Our mission is to transform the lives of children, youth and their families by developing and delivering innovative, research-based mental health and early learning programs. At the Child Development Institute...


  • Old Toronto, Canada 2i Solutions, Inc Full time

    2iResourcing has an immediate requirement of Manager Business Development for IT Resourcing. The ideal person should have 3-5 years of business development experience in an IT recruiting company as a business development and relationship manager/lead role.Business development experience for the public and private sector in any recruiting/resource management...


  • Old Toronto, Canada 2i Solutions, Inc Full time

    2iResourcing has an immediate requirement of Manager Business Development for IT Resourcing. The ideal person should have 3-5 years of business development experience in an IT recruiting company as a business development and relationship manager/lead role.Business development experience for the public and private sector in any recruiting/resource management...


  • Old Toronto, Canada 2i Solutions, Inc Full time

    2iResourcing has an immediate requirement of Manager Business Development for IT Resourcing. The ideal person should have 3-5 years of business development experience in an IT recruiting company as a business development and relationship manager/lead role.Business development experience for the public and private sector in any recruiting/resource management...