Marketing Communications Assistant

Praxis Spinal Cord Institute is a Canadian-based not-for-profit organization that leads global collaboration in spinal cord injury research, innovation and care. We advance ground-breaking ideas that can be put into practice, making lives better. We actively engage people with spinal cord injury and other world-class experts to work together to identify and solve the most urgent challenges to make exceptional improvements in the health of people with spinal cord injury. Praxis is proudly accredited by Imagine Canada and was named one of Canada’s Top 100 Charities by Maclean’s and Money Sense magazines, achieving an A+ rating.


Through a diverse workforce, Praxis is committed to excellence in research, innovation and care for people living with spinal cord injury. Praxis recognizes that a diverse workforce, comprised of individuals with an array of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives and experiences is vital to creativity, growth and innovation and our success in making an impact on quality of life. We support our commitment by fostering an inclusive workplace which is fair, equitable, supportive, welcoming and respectful, allowing us to continue to transform health outcomes.


JOB SUMMARY

The Marketing Communications Department at Praxis contributes to the success of the Institute by delivering creative communications with impact for our internal teams and external networks and funders. To build the strength of our team, we are searching for a driven and motivated Marketing Communications Assistant to work closely with the Marketing Communications Specialist. The Marketing Communications Assistant will support the execution of the organization’s communications programs, while assisting with the development of new initiatives in alignment with the Institute’s mission to improve the lives of people with spinal cord injury.

The ideal candidate for this dynamic position will thrive in a high energy team environment and be an organized multitasker who enjoys managing many diverse projects at once while meeting tight timelines. The Marketing Communications Assistant ideally will have some experience with a wide range of marketing functions, including: communications, branding, digital marketing, events, social media and general marketing administration. This role will start in early September 2025.


JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

Assist in the implementation of the Praxis brand on marketing collateral
Create engaging online content for social media in collaboration with the Marketing Communications Specialist. This includes producing various types of content such as text, images, and videos. Stay up to date with current social media/digital trends and demonstrate a strong understanding of social media analytics.
Prepare monthly marketing analytics reports on Praxis website activity and social media campaigns
Support the production of Praxis newsletter, timelines and schedule
Create graphics and reports for Praxis as required.
Develop and maintain a current project schedule for the team and various internal groups ensuring that timelines are followed.
Develop and maintain an editorial calendar for all communications content.
Manage the team’s library of communications materials and resources including all filing and photos
Marketing Administration duties to include: purchase orders, budget tracking, power point/presentations and other duties as required by the Specialist or Director.
Promotional item ordering, sourcing items, adhering to budgets and research for best quotes and items
Event support for internal Praxis departments including attending events, supplying materials and managing a checklist of timelines for marketing event support.

QUALIFICATIONS

Diploma in Communications, Marketing or related field
1-2 years of experience in a marketing, communications role, or digital marketing
Demonstrated experience using social media platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Vimeo)
Demonstrated experience using Adobe Creative Cloud applications (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro and Acrobat) and MS Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Familiar with content management systems (WordPress, Hootsuite or similar) and optimizing content on websites for SEO best practice
An energetic team player who thrives in a creative environment
Thorough knowledge of brand integrity and consistency
Ability to multitask. Flexibility in an environment of shifting priorities and deliverable timeframes
Excellent writing and communication skills
Keen eye and flair for detail and design
Ability to communicate in a professional manner both orally and written
Knowledge of email distribution services would be an asset
Knowledge of camera/photography techniques would be an asset

An equivalent combination of education, experience and skills/behaviors will be considered.


HOW TO APPLY

Interested and qualified candidates can apply by July 4, 2025. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. For more information on Praxis, please visit www.praxisinstitute.org.


Praxis Spinal Cord Institute would like to acknowledge that the land on which we are located is on the unceded traditional territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, specifically the shared traditional territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) First Nation

 
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