Do you want to work for a health care organization that changes people's lives? One that not only cares deeply about clients, but also values that its employees are its greatest asset?

Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada is a unique health services organization that serves people who are blind or partially sighted across the country. Our certified specialists provide training that empowers clients to develop or to restore activities of daily living skills, to promote their independence, to enhance safety and mobility. We work closely with ophthalmologists, optometrists, and other health care professionals, by providing essential care on a referral basis in homes, workplaces and communities across the country.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits, flexible schedules, and opportunities for professional development and growth.

For more information about Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada, please visit visionlossrehab.ca or call 1-844-887-8572.

Position Title: Marketing Coordinator, Canada Summer Jobs

Location: Kitchener, ON

Term: Full-time, Temporary (16 weeks)

Reports To: Marketing and Communications Manager

Salary: $17.20/hour

Start Date: May 5, 2025

I. Scope and Summary of Primary Responsibilities

This funded position through Canada Summer Jobs Program, will afford a youth the opportunity to gain experience and learn practical skills associated with working in a national healthcare organization. The youth will gain experience in creating accessible content for individuals with vision loss, while also contributing to VLRC's marketing and communications efforts by assuming the following responsibilities:

II. Essential Functions

•Create engaging copy for the website, social media posts, newsletters and other relevant marketing materials.

•Review and edit written content, ensuring accuracy, clarity, consistency, and accessibility.

•Assist with creating visually appealing and accessible graphics for social media, marketing materials, infographics and website.

•Provide support for public relations and work on other administrative projects as directed by the manager.

•Utilize software and other tools to analyze data, create reports, and tracking marketing campaign performance.

•Other related activities and duties as assigned.

Requirements

III. Qualifications

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

•Currently enrolled in a college or university program focusing on marketing, communications, public relations, graphic design or any related field.

•Proficiency in MS Office suite, including strong knowledge of Excel.

•Experience with graphic design, video and photo editing.

•Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Qualifications:

•is between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment;

•is a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act*; and

•is legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations.

*International students are not eligible.

Benefits

Apply Now!

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now to [email protected]

Be sure to include a resume, cover letter, and mention how you heard about this opportunity.
VLRC is committed to creating and fostering an inclusive workplace and we are committed to a fair, transparent, and accessible recruitment process. We strongly encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, people who are blind, partially sighted, or deafblind, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.We strongly encourage applications from applicants with sight loss. Direct lived experience would be a definite asset.

VLRC is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities and will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. Please note that the successful candidate will be required to pass a standard Vulnerable Sector Check.

Not sure if you qualify? Think about applying anyway!We understand that not everyone brings 100% of the skills and experience for the role. If you possess similar experience to what we've listed above, we encourage you to apply. We believe that diverse experience, transferable skills, and passion are key!

We thank all applicants for their interest in VLRC, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Closing Date for Applications: April 18, 2025