Director, Marketing & Communications

Director, Marketing & Communications (Remote, based anywhere in Canada)
Ovarian Cancer Canada

Do you want your next career adventure to be part of a great cause? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of those facing an ovarian cancer diagnosis now and in the future? Are you inspired by and ready to play a key role in transformational change and growth? Ovarian Cancer Canada is looking for a Permanent, full-time Director, Marketing & Communications to join our team at this exciting time of growth for the organization.

Who we are:

At Ovarian Cancer Canada (OCC) we reject the notion that ovarian cancer can’t be eradicated. We are here to demand action, deliver change and transform lives. We stand hand-in-hand with the people experiencing, affected by or at risk of the disease. We will not rest until women can live their lives freely, fully, and uninhibited by ovarian cancer.

With our mission to boldly and unapologetically take action against ovarian cancer until the number of deaths from this disease is zero, we are working tirelessly towards a future where ovarian cancer is preventable, treatable and ultimately eradicated.

What OCC can offer you!

· The opportunity to join a team of forward-thinking individuals who seek to challenge the status-quo to make a difference in the lives of those affected by ovarian cancer.

· Committed to continuing to build a diverse and inclusive work environment.

· Opportunity to lead programs to success, try new things and achieve individual professional goals.

· We value work-life balance and maintain a friendly work environment.

· Flexible work schedules based on individual and organizational needs.

· We believe time off is integral to the personal health and wellness of our employees and offer a generous paid time off package including vacation days, personal days, wellness days, thirteen paid Statutory holidays recognized in all provinces, and a paid company-wide closure over the winter holiday break.

· We provide competitive health, medical, dental and vision benefits, and an RRSP matching program after one year of service.

· Employee and Family Assistance Program.

· Monthly cell phone allowance.

· We offer competitive salaries within the non-profit sector.

Position Overview:
Reporting to the Vice-President, Marketing, Communications & Development, the Director, Marketing & Communications, leads a team of high performing professionals to execute an integrated marketing-communications strategy that maximizes Ovarian Cancer Canada’s resources and expands reach and impact with the community we serve. The Director, Marketing & Communications is responsible for planning, development, and implementation of all OCC’s marketing strategies, communications, direct response, and public relations activities.

Key Responsibilities:

· Develops, leads, and executes an integrated, comprehensive strategic marketing and communications plan to support the organization’s strategic goals.

· Leads the strategy and generation of engaging digital content for OCC’s website, social media and email channels that lead to measurable action.

· Leads direct response and donor acquisition strategies to drive revenue and grow donor base.

· Uses research, analytics, and metrics to evaluate program impact, success, and inform strategy.

· Evaluates current marketing and communications tools and materials to ensure best practices are employed.

· Serves as primary editor/approver, responsible for effectiveness, and appeal of messaging and content.

· Creates compelling, informative, and audience-centric marketing and communications materials including briefs, key messages, executive speaking notes, presentations, brochures, videos, photo library, advertising copy, and digital and print content.

· Ensures all products, services, and communication materials conform to brand identity.

· Responsible for internal communication programming and messaging.

· Responsible for budget accountability, reporting and monthly forecast and spend accuracy.

Skills, Competencies and Qualifications

· Demonstrated skills, knowledge and experience in the successful development and execution of marketing campaigns, communications, and public relations activities.

· Expertise in all aspects of communications and marketing, the use of video in storytelling, brand consistency, segmentation, analytics, and meaningful measurement.

· Strong creative, strategic, analytical, and organizational skills, with the experience of managing multiple projects at a time.

· Experience overseeing the design and production of online and print collateral and publications.

· Excellent communication skills, writing and editing, oral and interpersonal.

· Experience developing and implementing successful social marketing strategies.

· Proven track record in developing a broad spectrum of proactive media relations campaigns and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively to diverse audiences.

· Experience working with a variety of technology solutions including Raiser’s Edge, Luminate Online and Office 365 or related systems.

· Commitment to working with shared leadership and in cross-functional teams.

· Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities, proposing new ways of creating efficiencies, and guiding investment in people and systems.

· Flexible and a self-starter. Ability to work well in a dynamic, high-performing team.

· The successful candidate will be required to comply with a police background check as a contingency of hiring.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter to Samantha Smockum, Specialist, People & Culture at: ssmockum@ovariancanada.org by 4pm EST on April 7, 2024.

At OCC, we are committed to supporting inclusion and diversity; we celebrate and are inspired by our differences. OCC is committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free, and accessible environment that encourages applications from all qualified candidates. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Remote

Application deadline: 2024-04-07