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Are you a passionate communicator eager to make a difference? Join Ripple Foundation, a dynamic, 100% volunteer-run Canadian charity dedicated to fostering creative literacy among youth. As a volunteer, you'll have the flexibility to set your schedule, share your ideas, and help amplify our mission to nurture creativity, confidence, and critical thinking in young minds.Ripple Foundation seeks a skilled&nbsp;Public Relations Specialist&nbsp;to drive our communications strategy and expand our public profile. The ideal candidate will bring creativity, strategic thinking, established media contacts, and a passion for storytelling. Your role will be pivotal in engaging with media, influencers, and the broader community to elevate Ripple Foundation’s presence and impact.What does Ripple Foundation do?Ripple Foundation empowers children and youth across Canada through free, engaging programs that foster literacy, creativity, and leadership. From the&nbsp;Kids Write 4 Kids&nbsp;national writing contest to&nbsp;Write It Workshops, the&nbsp;Wave Blog, and the&nbsp;Express Inspire Connect Youth Conference, our initiatives amplify young voices and prepare the next generation for future success. Learn more at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ripplefoundation.ca/" target="_blank">www.ripplefoundation.ca</a> Responsibilities:<ul><li>Develop and manage relationships with Tier 1 and Tier 2 media outlets and influencers</li><li>Craft compelling content for press releases, pitches, media advisories, and feature stories, aligning with our mission to inspire creativity and leadership in youth.</li><li>Execute targeted media outreach and research to enhance Ripple Foundation’s brand visibility.</li><li>Proactively pitch creative and newsworthy story ideas to media outlets, highlighting our programs, youth participants, and community impact.</li><li>Monitor media coverage, sharing relevant mentions with the Social Media team to amplify through our digital channels.</li><li>Collaborate with the Social Media team to engage with media contacts and influencers on social platforms, fostering deeper connections.</li><li>Lead the development and execution of comprehensive public relations and communications strategies.</li></ul>Qualification:<ul><li>3-5 years of experience in communications, with a preference for those with PR agency backgrounds.</li><li>Proven success in media and influencer relations, with established contacts in the education and lifestyle sectors.</li><li>Exceptional writing and editing skills; writing samples are encouraged.</li><li>Experience managing a communications program with national reach, ideally in the non-profit or educational sector.</li><li>A proactive, creative mindset, with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with fellow volunteers.</li><li>Ability to juggle multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.</li></ul>What’s in it for you? By joining the Ripple Foundation, you’ll contribute to a cause that empowers youth to express themselves and think critically for future success. Your efforts will help us continue to offer free, quality programs that impact young lives across Canada​​.&nbsp; Volunteer Commitment:&nbsp; 4-6 hours per week&nbsp;How to Apply / ContactJoin Ripple Foundation and be part of a team committed to creating ripples of change. Interested candidates, please apply online at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ripplefoundation.ca/volunteer-opportunities-2/" target="_blank">ripplefoundation.ca/volunteer-opportunities</a>.&nbsp;

Ripple Foundation

Public Relations Specialist

Department: Advancement and External Relations&nbsp;Job Type: ContinuingFull-time/Part-time: Full Time (&gt;=1249 hrs/year)&nbsp;Campus: Waterloo&nbsp;Reports to: Manager, Advancement Systems &amp; Data AnalyticsEmployee Group: WLUSA&nbsp;Application Deadline: December 7th 2025Requisition ID: 10309&nbsp;Wilfrid Laurier University is a leading multi-campus university that excels at educating with purpose. Through its exceptional employees, students, researchers, leaders, and educators, Laurier has built a reputation as a world-class institution known for its rich student experience, academic excellence, and global impact. With a <a href="https://www.wlu.ca/about/discover-laurier/indigenization/index.html" target="_blank">commitment to Indigenization</a> and <a href="https://www.wlu.ca/about/working-at-laurier/commitment-to-inclusion.html" target="_blank">commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion</a>, Laurier’s thriving community has a place for everyone.Laurier has more than 21,000 students and 2,100 faculty and staff across campuses in Waterloo and Brantford, as well locations in Kitchener and Milton. The university is committed to providing an inclusive workplace, a <a href="https://www.wlu.ca/about/governance/assets/resources/8.14-flexible-work-policy.html" target="_blank">flexible work policy</a> and employing a workforce that is reflective of local and national demographics. Laurier's Waterloo, Kitchener, and Brantford campuses are located on the shared traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishnaabe, and Haudenosaunee peoples. This land is part of the Dish with One Spoon Treaty between the Haudenosaunee and Anishnaabe peoples and symbolizes the agreement to share, protect our resources, and not to engage in conflict. Laurier's Milton campus is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit, and part of the Nanfan Treaty of 1701 between the British Crown and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy.This job posting is for a current vacancy.Position SummaryReporting to the Manager, Advancement Systems and Data Analytics, the CRM Analyst is responsible for the transition, implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of the CRM. This CRM deployment marks a transformational shift in operations for Advancement as the incumbent will support this transformation from the current Banner into the new CRM. AER is a Department of over 85 staff and is responsible for all major gift fundraising, annual giving fundraising, external relations, alumni relations – including all events, solicitations and communications with our Laurier Alumni and donors. The incumbent supports the day-to-day operations of the CRM including planning the implementation and future growth of the CRM, expectation management, coordination of resources for maximum results, strong communications among stakeholders within the project and across campus.Primary responsibilities of the CRM Analyst will include acting as a ‘super-user’ of the CRM application that is responsible for data, configuration, security and system administration activities. The incumbent administers and monitors the CRM and performs activities required to configure, maintain, and troubleshoot the CRM solution.Working with other members of the CRM Project Team, the CRM Analyst plays a key role in planning and advancing the solution through conducting business process analysis. This includes analyzing current state business processes used by AER operations and determining changes to existing procedures and policies to maximize the efficiency of the CRM.&nbsp;&nbsp;The CRM Analyst will be responsible for developing, enhancing, implementing, and maintaining information assets supporting the broader functions of the Advancement and External Relations (AER) teams. This position that combines business, statistical, and information analytics with project management and technical support. This position requires a high degree of flexibility with projects including the transition, implementation and maintenance of the CRM. Also including systems support – including iModules, statistical analysis of alumni data (data mining for insights into characteristics of alumni giving), and information and data management.The position will also work closely with all AER teams and the wider university departments to analyze and develop flexible and consistently executable department wide training, onboarding and file management strategies and special projects/business improvement processes to facilitate, diagnose, and formulate solutions to the business process/data needs and being able to clearly articulate solutions essential to finding effective and efficient solutions to business/workflows. This role will support the department in any/all activities including gifts, events, data management, data analytics, records management, and engagement opportunities.AccountabilitiesProject Management<ul><li>Responsible for the transition, implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of the CRM.</li><li>Regularly communicate with ICT on current state and future direction of the CRM project in weekly team meetings with PM, Vendor and Project Sponsors</li><li>Research and analyze effectiveness of CRM functions and features and prepare plans and recommendations to leadership.</li><li>Develop strategic plans for the implementation and adoption of CRM to deliver maximum value to AER</li><li>Liaise and work collaboratively with all stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition to the CRM</li><li>Plan and manage CRM support and system enhancement tasks that span across AER</li><li>Lead business users in the management of completing CRM system change priorities, enabling prioritization and implementation of users’ needs.</li><li>Develop recommendations to improve the user experience, ensuring a common view of system use and increases user acceptance (e.g. business process improvements, system configuration modifications, data metrics).</li><li>Provide expertise and practical assistance in delivering services.</li><li>Ensure appropriate business participation in information technology projects.</li><li>Follows requirements gathering, project management and change management best practices.</li><li>Balance business users' requests and requirements with technical constraints.</li><li>Report progress, milestones and problems to ICT and advise of solutions</li></ul>Additional projects<ul><li>Maintain and develop improvements for the Alumni Engagement Index (AEI) – including benchmarking against and researching what other Canadian universities are doing</li><li>Improve departmental use of SharePoint including power automate/apps tools to enhance existing business processes or to build new ones as needed.</li><li>System administrator of the eMarketing platform, iModules. This includes the maintenance of its data, user access management, payment gateway and gift processing forms, email exclusions and list management, liaison with vendor application support to diagnose and resolve system errors.</li><li>Responsible for maintaining the Banner/CRM and iModules Connector and develop other data integration and data quality systems. This includes managing corresponding support tickets between ICT, iModules, and Ellucian/CRM.</li><li>Become familiar with the structure and working of the Banner Advancement module and other new software as needed</li><li>Work with business users to elicit and capture information and data requirements</li></ul>Administration<ul><li>Create policies, guidelines and procedures for CRM-related functions and develop and author systems documentation for CRM.</li><li>Provides support for advanced, complex CRM platform issues for users seeking assistance.</li><li>Maintain knowledge base of common issue resolutions.</li><li>Build and configure CRM dashboards, reports and workflows</li><li>Ensure proper recording, documentation and closure of user cases.</li><li>Provide operational supervision to others in how to carry out work tasks.</li><li>Perform advanced levels of business analysis, problem solving and research to work with the vendor and formulate solutions to complex business needs.</li><li>Ensure the CRM system and data are responsive to the reporting needs of AER.</li><li>Direct business user testing teams to provide technical and process input, support and analysis for software, hardware and operational specifications.</li><li>Follow change control procedures and manage the deployment from test to production.</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager, Advancement Systems and Data Analytics.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Undergraduate degree with a minimum of five years related experience in the post-secondary, and/or business management sectors</li><li>Demonstrated project management skills</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required; must be able to build strong relationships and communicate in highly stressful situations with a broad range of users within the university and with software vendors including instruction to non-technical users on technical applications and with technical users on business processes</li><li>Excellent problem solving and decision making skills</li><li>Proven ability to handle multiple critical demands in order to ensure this multi-faceted project is delivered and implemented successfully with a clear plan for future development. This may include resolving issues between conflicting priorities both inside and outside the university. Using skills of persuasion and applied reasoning to reach a consensus.</li><li>A proven ability to design and implement new processes and facilitate user adoption</li><li>The ability to influence stakeholders and work closely with them to develop solutions to highly complex and inter dependent problems with impacts on multiple facets of the operation.</li><li>Proven knowledge of business analysis, quality assurance, and workflow tools and/or practices</li><li>Experience with information development/management tools and systems, as well as the accessing, analyzing, organizing, evaluating and presenting complex technical information.</li><li>Experience with frequent uncontrollable interruptions to work flows, which create changes in priorities and result in changes in the pace/flow of work. Schedules and deadlines are well articulated but are subject to change based on unforeseen events and may result in conflicting priorities. Resolution will require high volumes of consultation and service.</li><li>An understanding of CRM platforms, with the ability to create and update formula fields, workflows, custom views, and other content of intermediate complexity</li><li>Demonstrated aptitude in working with computing technology; desire to learn, participate and keep current with technologies</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft products including Excel, Word, Visio</li><li>SharePoint, and iModules experience strongly preferred</li><li>SQL experience required, VBA an asset – a strong programming background is necessary</li><li>Demonstrated experience with ETL data integration solutions like IBM InfoSphere DataStage, Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services, or Oracle Data Integrator</li></ul>Hours of WorkThis is a Full-time, Continuing opportunity. The normal hours of work are 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday. Flexibility in hours may be required, including evening and/or weekend work due to periods of high volume. When possible, the manager will adjust hours to ensure no more than 35 hours are worked in a week.This position is eligible for a flexible work arrangement, as per Policy 8.14 (Flexible Work Policy). All arrangement must be approved by the direct manager. In-person attendance for events, as required to meet operational needs, is expected. On occasion, this schedule may need to be adjusted to meet operational requirementsCompensation<ul><li>Level:&nbsp;E</li><li>Rate of Pay: $42.32 - $44.74 per hour with an annual step progression on anniversary date up to $48.37 per hour. Considerations for new hire step placements include, qualifications and length/depth of required experience, relevant market rates for similar jobs, internal equity, and estimated learning curve in starting the job</li></ul>Wilfrid Laurier University endeavors to fill positions with qualified candidates who have a combination of education, experience, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position while demonstrating Laurier's Employee Success Factors.Equity, diversity and creating a culture of inclusion are part of Laurier’s core values and central to the Laurier Strategy. Laurier is committed to increasing the diversity of faculty and staff and welcomes applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, racialized, having disabilities, and from persons of any minority sexual and gender identities. Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives. Candidates from other equity deserving groups who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact Equity &amp; Accessibility. We have strived to make our application process accessible, however if you require any assistance applying for a position or would like this job posting in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources. Contact information can be found at&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.wlu.ca/content/How-to-apply/" target="_blank">careers.wlu.ca/content/How-to-apply/</a>Should you be interested in learning more about this opportunity, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wlu.ca/careers" target="_blank">www.wlu.ca/careers</a>&nbsp;for additional information and the online application system. All applications must be submitted online. Please note, a resume and cover letter will be required in electronic form.

Wilfrid Laurier University

CRM Analyst

Position Overview&nbsp;The&nbsp;Coordinator—Marketing and Communications will be an essential part of&nbsp;the organization’s daily operations, helping to build a national community through social,&nbsp;program,&nbsp;and communication activities. They will report to the Chief Executive&nbsp;Officer,&nbsp;maintaining&nbsp;existing&nbsp;programs;&nbsp;writing&nbsp;new content&nbsp;in a variety of formats; and&nbsp;creating&nbsp;engaging materials to support&nbsp;the organization’s goals and&nbsp;objectives.&nbsp;Key responsibilities&nbsp;Marketing&nbsp;<ul><li>Create social media posts (including visuals) for all social channels, aligning with existing and emerging priorities. </li><li>Publish a quarterly newsletter for the brain injury community, with the opportunity to improve and grow content and process. </li><li>Facilitate content updates for various online programs, including braininjurycanada.ca; britecanada.ca; our online courses; and our service directory. </li><li>Aid in the creation of multimedia materials for presentations, fundraising, and advocacy work. </li><li>Lead the creation, coordination, and execution of&nbsp;national&nbsp;campaigns that raise public awareness of brain injury, enhance fundraising outcomes, and build stronger support for Brain Injury Canada’s programs and initiatives. </li><li>Help drive fundraising growth by contributing to&nbsp;donor&nbsp;communications,&nbsp;engagement&nbsp;and digital fundraising efforts. </li><li>Collaborate with external partners&nbsp;and stakeholders to strengthen the Brain Injury Canada brand.&nbsp;</li></ul>Communications&nbsp;<ul><li>Write&nbsp;new content&nbsp;(such as web pages, news releases, and social content). </li><li>Create and manage longer-form content development (such as position papers), including research,&nbsp;editing&nbsp;and formatting. </li><li>Ensure all materials (as&nbsp;appropriate)&nbsp;are reviewed by members of Brain Injury Canada’s Scientific Advisory Committee to&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;our standard of excellence for evidence-based information.&nbsp;</li></ul>Qualifications&nbsp;<ul><li>Minimum&nbsp;3+ years of experience in marketing, writing, or&nbsp;a related&nbsp;field.&nbsp; </li><li>Exceptional&nbsp;writing and editing skills, with the ability to adapt to different audiences with different reading comprehension levels. </li><li>Familiarity with different forms of writing, including more formal structures and APA formatting. </li><li>Post-secondary education in marketing, communications,&nbsp;public relations, or&nbsp;a related field. </li><li>Experience supporting marketing, communications, or fundraising activities in a nonprofit or similar environment. </li><li>Basic understanding of fundraising principles, online giving platforms, and donor engagement strategies. </li><li>Experience using analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, social media insights) to track performance and inform decision-making. </li><li>Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable coordinating campaign&nbsp;logistics&nbsp;and communications across national audiences. </li><li>Bilingual (English and French) is&nbsp;required&nbsp;</li></ul>Familiarity with content management systems (Wordpress), learning management systems, and graphic creation programs (Canva)&nbsp;considered&nbsp;an asset.&nbsp;Minimum&nbsp;3+ years of experience in marketing, writing, or&nbsp;a related&nbsp;field.&nbsp;Contract details&nbsp;<ul><li>Remote work from anywhere in Ontario </li><li>A health benefits package after a three-month probationary period </li><li>Renewal based on performance&nbsp;and funding available </li><li>Start date: January 12, 2026&nbsp;</li></ul>Organization details&nbsp;Brain Injury Canada is the national charitable organization focused on supporting individuals and families living with the effects of brain injury.&nbsp;Our mission is to empower and connect the brain injury community through education,&nbsp;advocacy&nbsp;and collaboration, creating lasting positive impacts.&nbsp;Our areas of focus are education, awareness, and advocacy. We strive to&nbsp;ensure that&nbsp;all persons affected by brain injury are valued,&nbsp;supported,&nbsp;and engaged in their community.&nbsp;We work in collaboration with provincial and community brain injury associations, as well as other partners to provide a network of support, information and education.&nbsp;

Brain Injury Canada

Coordinator, Marketing & Communications

🌊&nbsp;Job Opportunity: Website DesignerAre you a talented and creative Website Designer with a passion for coastal and marine conservation? Are you looking for an opportunity to use your design skills to make a meaningful impact on our planet's oceans? If so, we invite you to join our team at R&amp;E Ocean Community Conservation. We are seeking a dedicated Website Designer to help us create an engaging and informative online presence for our nonprofit organization, focusing on coastal and marine conservation.Position: Unpaid Website Designer InternOrganization: R&amp;E Ocean Community ConservationLocation: WorldwideType: Unpaid InternshipReports to: Founder, Ann Carole Vallejo and Website Coordinator, Tatiane Brito&nbsp;Application Deadline: January 19th, 2026About Us:R&amp;E Ocean Community Conservation is committed to the preservation and conservation of coastal and marine ecosystems. Our mission is to protect and restore these vital environments through research, education, and advocacy. We believe in the power of technology to amplify our message and drive positive change.Key Responsibilities:1. Website Design: Collaborate with our team to design and develop an engaging and user-friendly website that effectively communicates our organization's mission and initiatives.2. Content Integration: Work closely with content creators to integrate multimedia content, such as images, videos, and interactive features, into the website to enhance the user experience.3. Mobile Responsiveness: Ensure that the website is responsive and accessible across various devices and platforms to reach a broader audience.4. User Experience (UX): Implement best practices in UX design to create an intuitive and efficient navigation experience for visitors to our website.5. Graphic Design: Create visually appealing graphics, banners, and icons that align with our brand identity and mission.6. Website Maintenance: Regularly update and maintain the website to ensure its functionality, security, and content accuracy.7. SEO Optimization: Implement SEO strategies to improve our website's visibility and search engine rankings.Qualifications:- Familiarity with web development tools and technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).- Portfolio showcasing previous work and/or website design projects.- Familiarity with content management systems (e.g., WordPress, Drupal) and e-commerce &nbsp; platforms (if applicable).- Excellent graphic design skills and proficiency in design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite).- Understanding of UX/UI principles and best practices.- Knowledge of SEO and website analytics tools.- Passion for marine and coastal conservation and alignment with our organization's mission.Benefits:- Opportunity to gain hands-on and contribute your skills to a meaningful cause.- Exposure to real-world projects and collaboration with a dedicated team.- Chance to work on a high-impact project with a dedicated team.- Professional growth and development opportunities.How to Apply:If you are a creative Website Designer excited about the opportunity to use your talents for coastal and marine conservation, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume, a cover letter, and a link to your portfolio or examples of your previous work to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:info@oceancommunityconservation.org" target="_blank">info@oceancommunityconservation.org</a>&nbsp;and <a href="mailto:tatiane@oceancommunityconservation.org" target="_blank">tatiane@oceancommunityconservation.org</a>Join us in our mission to protect and preserve our coastal and marine ecosystems for future generations. Together, we can make a real difference.R&amp;E Ocean Community Conservation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.

R&E Ocean Community Conservation

Website Designer

🌟 Join Our Team as a Content Writer (Unpaid)&nbsp;🌟Are you passionate about making a positive impact on your community and our oceans? Do you have a knack for research, writing, and a keen eye for detail? If so, we invite you to be a part of our dedicated team at R&amp;E Ocean Community Conservation. We are currently seeking a Volunteer Content Writer to join us and play a crucial role in sharing our mission, research endeavors, and educational initiatives. If you're driven by a commitment to marine conservation and have a talent for crafting compelling narratives, we encourage you to contribute your skills to our organization. Join us in creating content that inspires change and fosters a deeper understanding of the importance of coastal and marine ecosystems.🔍 Position: Content Writer (Unpaid)🏢 Organization: R&amp;E Ocean Community Conservation🌐 Location: Open Worldwide⏰ Time Commitment: 06 - 10 hr per week🌊 About R&amp;E Ocean Community Conservation:R&amp;E Ocean Community Conservation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and sustainable management of marine ecosystems through research, conservation initiatives, and educational outreach. Committed to creating a positive impact on ocean health, R&amp;E aims to engage and inspire communities to take collective action towards a more sustainable future.🔶 Key Responsibilities:1. Content Creation:&nbsp; &nbsp;- Develop engaging and informative content for various platforms, including website articles, blog posts, newsletters, and social media.&nbsp; &nbsp;- Craft compelling narratives that highlight the organization's research efforts, conservation projects, and educational programs.&nbsp; &nbsp;- Ensure content aligns with R&amp;E's brand voice, mission, and messaging guidelines.2. Research and Collaboration:&nbsp; &nbsp;- Collaborate with scientists, researchers, and educators within the organization to accurately represent findings and initiatives.&nbsp; &nbsp;- Stay informed about current trends, developments, and issues related to marine conservation to enhance the quality and relevance of content.3.Educational Outreach:&nbsp; &nbsp;- Create educational materials and resources that cater to different age groups and audiences.&nbsp; &nbsp;- Collaborate with the education team to integrate content into outreach programs, workshops, and educational events.4. Communication and Engagement:&nbsp; &nbsp;- Engage with the online community through social media platforms to increase awareness and encourage active participation in marine conservation efforts.&nbsp; &nbsp;- Respond to inquiries and comments, fostering a positive and informative online environment.📌 Qualifications:✅ Bachelor’s degree in marine biology, Environmental Science, Communication, or related field.✅Proven experience as a content writer, preferably in the field of marine conservation.✅Exceptional writing and editing skills with a keen eye for detail.✅Strong research abilities to translate scientific information into accessible content.✅Passion for marine conservation, environmental sustainability, and community engagement.✅Familiarity with SEO best practices and social media platforms.🌏 Benefits:Meaningful Impact: Contribute to marine conservation, research, and education initiatives that directly impact the health of coastal and marine ecosystems.Professional Development: Enhance your writing and communication skills while working alongside experts in marine biology, environmental science, and education.Networking Opportunities: Connect with professionals and enthusiasts in the field, expanding your network within the marine conservation community.Flexible Schedule: Enjoy the flexibility of volunteering remotely, allowing you to balance your commitment with other personal or professional responsibilities.Portfolio Enhancement: Build a diverse portfolio of content showcasing your ability to communicate complex scientific information to a broad audience.Collaborative Environment: Engage with a passionate team dedicated to creating positive change, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.Hands-on Experience: Gain hands-on experience in creating content for diverse platforms, including websites, blogs, newsletters, and social media.📬 Application Process &amp; deadline:This is a volunteer position. Interested candidates should submit a resume, a portfolio of relevant writing samples, and a cover letter outlining their passion for marine conservation and their approach to creating impactful content. Applications can be sent to <a href="mailto:info@oceancommunityconservation.org" target="_blank">info@oceancommunityconservation.org</a> and <a href="mailto:charles@oceancommunityconservation.org" target="_blank">charles@oceancommunityconservation.org</a> before the application deadline on January 19, 2026.&nbsp;R&amp;E Ocean Community Conservation is an equal opportunity organization and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.Join us in making a difference for our oceans and communities!

Content Writer

&nbsp;Communications &amp; Social Media SpecialistOrganization: R&amp;E Ocean Community Conservation Location: Remote Commitment: Flexible (estimated 5-10 hours per month) Compensation: Unpaid (volunteer position)About R&amp;E Ocean Community Conservation:R&amp;E Ocean Community Conservation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to marine conservation through scientific research, data collection, and community engagement. We work with coastal communities to promote education, training, and involvement in conservation initiatives. Our projects span diverse locations across North and Latin America, Antarctica, and other regions. Our focus extends beyond whales to marine ecosystems, including whales, dolphins, sea turtles, whale sharks, and other species. Our mission is to generate scientific knowledge while empowering communities to protect marine environments through sustainable practices.Position Overview:We are seeking a Communications &amp; Social Media Specialist to develop and implement strategies that expand our reach and engage our audience. This role will be responsible for creating and managing content across multiple digital platforms.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Develop and execute social media strategies to promote R&amp;E Ocean Community Conservation.</li><li>Create and schedule engaging posts, stories, and campaigns across various platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter).</li><li>Write and edit blog posts, newsletters, and press releases about our projects.</li><li>Monitor engagement and analyze social media performance metrics to improve outreach.</li><li>Collaborate with designers and AV specialists to create multimedia content.</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Skills:<ul><li>Experience in social media management, content creation, and digital marketing.</li><li>Strong writing and editing skills.</li><li>Familiarity with social media analytics tools.</li><li>Passion for marine conservation and environmental storytelling.</li><li>Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.</li></ul>Benefits:<ul><li>Gain experience in nonprofit communications.</li><li>Expand your digital marketing skills.</li><li>Help drive awareness and support for marine conservation.</li></ul>How to Apply:If you’re passionate about marine conservation and have skills in communications and social media, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your portfolio, resume, and a brief statement on why you’re interested in this role to <a href="mailto:info@oceancommunityconservation.org" target="_blank">info@oceancommunityconservation.org</a> and <a href="mailto:charles@oceancommunityconservation.org" target="_blank">charles@oceancommunityconservation.org</a>Join us in using creativity, media, and design to inspire action for ocean conservation!

 Communications & Social Media Specialist

Position:Lead, Government Engagement (Maternity Cover)Reports to:Head of Advocacy &amp; Government EngagementPosition Term:Full Time Temporary (14-month Contract)Primary Location:Mississauga, Ontario, CanadaWorkplace Type:HybridJob PurposeWorld Vision Canada’s (WVC) primary objective for engaging with the Government of Canada is to promote the rights and well-being of the most marginalized girls and boys around the world. This is expressed through our resource acquisition, policy influence and positioning efforts.&nbsp;Within this objective, the purpose of the Lead, Government Engagement is to provide overall leadership to ensure WVC’s continued reputation with the Government of Canada as a go-to programming partner. The Lead is a subject matter expert in government relations and strategic partnering, Canada’s international development priorities, and the ways in which Global Affairs Canada operates and interacts with partner organizations both at headquarters and abroad.The Lead works with and supports multiple World Vision teams – both in Canada and in our offices abroad - who engage with Global Affairs Canada to ensure that our government engagement is professional, timely, and consistent in its approach and messaging. The Lead is also responsible for identifying and leading business development opportunities with the Government of Canada.Gender equality is a priority focus of WVC. As such, all duties and responsibilities will be undertaken through a gender equality lens.This position works in close collaboration with the Lead, Policy and Government Relations (who focuses on political engagement with federal Members of Parliament, Senators, Prime Minister’s office and government Ministers), and with the Head of Global Partnerships and Business Development (to deliver on the objectives set out in WVC’s business development strategy.)ResponsibilitiesProactively drive effective and strategic Canadian government engagement and positioning to continuously improve World Vision’s reputation as a go-to programming partner and thought leader.<ul><li>Drive a relationship mapping and prioritization strategy with key government stakeholders, from desk level to senior management, including at local missions (embassies, high commissions) abroad.</li><li>Lead in driving top-level thematic focus and positioning priorities with the Government of Canada (in keeping with WVC’s Programs &amp; Policy’s value streams) and build synergies across relevant WVC teams (Program Excellence &amp; Impact Delivery, Program Innovation, Strategic Communications, President’s office)</li><li>Lead identification of opportunities for high-level events, reports and collaborations that will enhance positioning and resource acquisition.</li><li>Provide guidance, tools, and strategic insights for World Vision staff engaging with Global Affairs Canada officials at headquarters and abroad.</li><li>Identify and provide close support to priority field offices’ engagement with local Global Affairs Canada officials.</li><li>Develop effective personal relationships with relevant GAC staff, leading or participating in meetings and engagements as required.</li><li>Support WVC senior leader relationship building with senior Global Affairs Canada stakeholders. </li><li>Support any engagements related to Ministers, MPs, or officials travel to World Vision field offices.</li><li>Track, disseminate, and provide strategic advice on engagements with Canadian government officials.</li><li>Lead the creation of briefing notes and other government engagement supports as required.</li></ul>Drive business development with the Government of Canada<ul><li>Lead in the development, roll-out, and monitoring of a business development strategy for the Government of Canada.</li><li>Actively monitor and solicit intel on Canada’s international assistance priorities and investments, and opportunities to strengthen World Vision’s positioning and resource acquisition.</li><li>Identify gaps and opportunities with World Vision’s programming portfolio with the Government of Canada.</li><li>Lead in identifying and creating business development opportunities – including unsolicited proposals.</li><li>Participate in and provide strategic guidance for Government of Canada funding submissions.</li><li>Identify and drive resource diversification opportunities with the Government of Canada, including through innovative approaches to funding.</li><li>Provide analysis and forecasts of the Government of Canada investments in international development and humanitarian assistance.</li><li>Proactively develop, maintain and support relationships with internal WVC stakeholders and with relevant external stakeholders, and actively participate in team activities.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>University degree (Masters degree preferred) in international development, political science, public relations, or related field; and/or,</li><li>3 or more years of government relations experience in Canadian federal political context or public service.</li><li>Minimum 3-5 years of experience with international development contexts.</li><li>Excellent understanding of international and Canadian development and foreign policy, and how they impact the well-being of children in developing country contexts.</li><li>Proven experience in developing and implementing strategies for positioning an INGO with the Canadian government.</li><li>Experience in business development and grant acquisition.</li><li>Demonstrated commitment to gender equality in the context of policy change/government relations.</li></ul>Preferred:<ul><li>Experience working within, or as a partner of, Global Affairs Canada</li><li>Experience working in an INGO and navigating dynamics and building relationships across country offices.</li><li>Bilingual French/English</li></ul>Critical Skills:<ul><li>Demonstrated success in identifying and championing emerging issues with government partners.</li><li>Ability to think strategically and synthesize complex information.</li><li>Excellent and winsome communication and public presentation skills, both oral and written, for internal and external audiences</li><li>Ability to effectively brief and support senior executives.</li><li>Demonstrable project management and reporting skills, to ensure that time sensitive projects are strategically executed and completed by articulated deadlines.</li></ul>Working Conditions:<ul><li>Some attendance at evening / weekend events may be required.</li><li>Ideally, not be restricted from lobbying the federal government.</li></ul>Application Instructions:Please submit:<ul><li>Resume</li><li>Cover letter (no more than 1 page), which describes how you fit the specific purpose and qualifications/critical skills of the position and answers to the following: You’re going on vacation. Where is the 12-hour flight going? What did you pack? Who’s sitting next to you and what are you talking about? What snacks did you bring? What are you reading or listening to?</li></ul>Why Consider Us? &nbsp;<ul><li>World Vision Canada has consistently been awarded Canada and GTA top employer awards.</li><li>We are Canada’s largest development, relief, and advocacy non-profit organization.</li><li>We embody an Agile mindset here.</li><li>We offer a family-friendly, caring, and flexible work environment.</li></ul>#LI-HybridJob FamilyAdvocacyJob FunctionManager/SupervisorPay TypeSalaryEmployment IndicatorRemote with Travel/External Engagement

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<h2>Volunteer Opportunity: Graphic Designer</h2>Organization: The Humane Choices Foundation Location: Remote (Canada-based preferred) Commitment: Volunteer | Flexible hours<h3>About The Humane Choices Foundation</h3>The Humane Choices Foundation is a registered nonprofit organization committed to advancing animal welfare and humane education through compassionate awareness, ethical advocacy, and meaningful community involvement. Our mission is to inspire individuals, institutions, and communities to make choices rooted in empathy, sustainability, and respect for all living beings.<h3>About the Role</h3>We are seeking a creative and passionate Graphic Designer to help visually communicate the Foundation’s mission and programs. In this volunteer role, you will design impactful digital and print materials that inspire compassion, educate communities, and support advocacy campaigns.You’ll work closely with the marketing and communications team to bring our initiatives to life through visually consistent, mission-aligned design.<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3>Design engaging visuals for social media, newsletters, campaigns, and educational materials.Develop and maintain the Foundation’s visual identity across all digital and print platforms.Create design assets for fundraising initiatives, events, and online awareness campaigns.Collaborate with marketing, web, and content teams to ensure cohesive and impactful messaging.Support video thumbnail, infographic, and presentation design when needed.Ensure all materials reflect the Foundation’s values of compassion, respect, and ethical awareness.<h3>Qualifications</h3>Proven experience in graphic design (portfolio required).Proficiency with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), or equivalent tools.Strong eye for typography, layout, and storytelling through visuals.Ability to work collaboratively in a remote, mission-driven team.Passion for animal welfare, humane education, and ethical communication.<h3>Why Join Us</h3>Contribute your creativity to a cause that matters.Build your portfolio while helping promote compassion and humane values.Collaborate with an inspiring team of professionals, advocates, and volunteers.Flexible schedule that accommodates your availability.

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