Public Relations & Communications Manager

Public Relations & Communications Manager

Employer: Hospice Georgian Triangle Foundation

Location: Collingwood, ON

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $60,000–$72,000 per year

Schedule: Monday to Friday; evenings and weekends as needed; flextime available

About us

Hospice Georgian Triangle provides compassionate care at Campbell House, and within the community, for individuals and families dealing with life‑limiting illness across the towns of The Blue Mountains, Clearview, Collingwood and Wasaga Beach. All care programs are offered at no cost and focus on the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of both the patient and family, enhancing quality of life.

Hospice Georgian Triangle Foundation raises the funds that allow Hospice Georgian Triangle to provide exceptional hospice palliative care and community programming.

Work location and schedule

• Daily on‑site presence at the Foundation office, with at least one day per week at Campbell House to source stories and represent the Foundation.
• Occasional evenings/weekends for events or urgent media.
• Flex time arranged, as approved.

The role

Reporting to the Executive Director, Foundation, you will lead day‑to‑day communications and deliver strategic marketing for both Hospice Georgian Triangle (25%) and the Foundation (75%). You will plan campaigns, pitch media, create content and support events to grow awareness, engagement and philanthropy.

What you’ll do

• Own the annual marketing and communications plan: newsletters, impact/annual report, donor stories, website, email and social content.
• Build a 12‑month editorial calendar: publish on schedule and on brand.
• Write, edit and route approvals for press releases, advertising, web pages, speeches and campaign assets.
• Partner with the digital media coordinator and designer: manage timelines and vendors.
• Market signature events: pre‑event promotion, sponsorship collateral, on‑site signage/digital, post‑event stewardship.
• Maintain media lists, pitch stories, arrange interviews and photo ops.
• Monitor media/social daily, maintain a library of relevant media.
• Create and update collateral for programs and services for Campbell House and community programs (brochures, welcome packages, content for web pages).
• Support internal communications (staff/volunteer newsletters, key updates).
• Curate photo/video libraries with permissions and metadata.
• Support issues/crisis communications with senior leadership as needed.

You have

• Post‑secondary degree/diploma in communications, public relations, marketing or a related field.
• 4+ years in communications/PR/marketing (non‑profit or health care an asset).
• Excellent writing and editing (CP style an asset); strong interviewing/storytelling.
• Media relations experience (pitching, briefing, interview coordination).
• Project management skills; able to juggle multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365/Office and collaboration tools.
• Working knowledge of email and CRM (e.g., Mailchimp/Blackbaud Marketing, Salesforce), web/CMS (WordPress or similar), design tools (Adobe CC and/or Canva) and social media management (Meta Business Suite, Hootsuite).
• Valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle for local travel.

You are

• A values‑driven communicator who leads with empathy, clarity and respect.
• Community‑minded and mission‑aligned: you believe free hospice palliative care matters.
• A collaborative partner who elevates team members and represents the organization with warmth and professionalism.
• An ethical storyteller who protects privacy, secures consent and centres dignity in every message.
• Calm under pressure during deadlines, events and crises.
• Proactive and resourceful: you see around corners and bring options, not just issues.
• A creative pragmatist: you pair bold ideas with realistic plans, budgets and timelines.
• Data‑informed: you watch metrics and iterate for impact.
• An inclusive communicator with an equity lens who writes in accessible, plain language.
• Hands‑on: you like being on‑site, meeting families, staff, volunteers and clinicians.

Nice to have

• Fundraising communications/donor stewardship experience.
• Familiarity with health care communication and privacy best practices.
• Experience with Blackbaud RE/NXT or Salesforce for list management and segmentation.

Benefits

• Flextime
• Vision care
• Dental care
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Company pension
• Extended health care
• On‑site parking
• Wellness program

How to apply

In addition to submitting your resume on Indeed, please provide a brief cover letter and two writing examples (media release, feature story or campaign email).

Hospice Georgian Triangle Foundation and Hospice Georgian Triangle are committed to an inclusive, barrier‑free selection process. We encourage all qualified individuals who may contribute to a diverse and inclusive workplace to apply. If contacted regarding a competition, please advise Human Resources of accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

Work location: In person

Job types: Full‑time, Permanent

Pay: $60,000–$72,000 per year