The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is the largest school board in Eastern Ontario and offers students and parents a world of choice for learning. Our nearly 150 schools offer a wide range of programs to promote learning excellence and meet the individual needs of students, parents, and the community at large. Our schools are teaching communities where principals, vice-principals, teachers and support staff nurture student well-being and challenge students to achieve their best.
We are seeking a creative, dynamic, committed professional to join our team:
100% Regular/Continuing
Monday - Friday, 35 Hours per Week
$75,000 to $88,200 (Union Exempt, Level 6)
Reporting to the General Manager of Communications, the Web Content Coordinator provides clients with strategic advice, options and/or approaches to meet communications objectives and reach targeted audiences through the district website; Works to strengthen relationships between the Board, its employees, parents/guardians/caregivers, partners and Trustees through the development and coordination of communications projects and issues management; is responsible for the development of content governance guidelines for tone, style, and voice of all content across the district website, developing and executing content strategies that align with the company's goals and objectives, including content writing, curation, editing, planning, and research. The Web Content Coordinator maintains an editorial calendar/workflow to ensure timely and efficient website content creation and updating of content as required.
Post-secondary education in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism or a related field of study and 5 years of experience in web content management and writing for the web, communications, public relations or marketing.
Experience in strategic communications in a politically-focused environment (e.g. school board, post-secondary institution, or government) is a definite asset.
International Association of Business Communicators or Canadian Public Relations Society accreditation is an asset.
Expert knowledge of AODA and WCAG and communications principles and practices.
Interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills to exchange, clarify and provide information, direction and support to Board personnel and the public; and demonstrates sensitivity to community and social issues; Ability to use tact, diplomacy and discretion.
Organizational skills, as well as time management techniques for planning and prioritizing work; coordinating activities and/or special events; and managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
Strong writing skills for editing, drafting and creating media releases, announcements and speeches and other materials.
Good judgement skills when sharing information with the media, public or board personnel.
Computer skills, including social media platforms, presentation software, desktop publishing to accomplish work.
Access to reliable transportation for occasional travel to other school or administrative sites
The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board uses Apply to Education (ATE) to manage applications for all job competitions. OCDSB employees can apply to this job posting using their existing ATE account at ocdsb.simplication.com.
External Applicants: If you do not have an existing ATE account, you will be asked to create one at https://ocdsb.simplication.com Choose ECE, EA & Support Staff as the job category. Once you have set up your account, you can search for the job and then apply. You must upload a resume and covering letter which outlines your qualifications and suitability for the this position.
Applications will be considered in accordance with the Union Exempt Employee Handbook.
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Personal information is collected pursuant to the Education Act and will be used to determine the eligibility for employment with the OCDSB. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Manager, Human Resources, 133 Greenbank Road, Nepean, Ontario K2H 6L3