Location: Remote (ON)
Position Type: Contract, Term approximately 12 months, ending October 8, 2027
Vacancy Type: Leave coverage
Getting to Know Us:
The Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) is the unified voice for physiotherapy professional and students across the country. For more than 100 years, we’ve empowered our members with the resources, education and connections they need to advance their practice and move the profession forward with purpose.
We collaborate with organizations that share our commitment to evidence-informed care and health-system innovation. Together, we build relationships that advance the physiotherapy profession and expand its impact across the Canadian health-care system.
What We’re Looking For:
Under the direction of the Director, Communications, the Manager, Communications manages the planning and delivery of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA)’s internal and external communications activities.
The Manager, Communications collaborates with the Director, Communications on the delivery of the annual communications operational plan in support of the CPA’s organizational objectives. Using the CPA’s strategic plan as a guide, the Manager, Communications is responsible for translating approved communications strategies into plans, content, and coordinated execution.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Planning & Management
- Liaise with the Director, Communications in the development of project plans and communications strategies for the communications department
- Liaise with the Manager, Marketing and Business Development to ensure alignment of all communications and marketing plans and strategies
- Measure, track, and analyze data analytics, trends, and performance across all channels and report and recommend proposed alterations to communications strategies to the Director, Communications on an ongoing basis
- Manage the tracking of all communications activities using the communications calendar and other project management software
- Monitor communications expenditures and support budget planning and administration within approved parameters.
- Manage relationships with key vendors including agencies, translators, and others
- Manage translation requests for all communications across the organization
Strategic Communications
- Under the direction of the Director, Communications, develop organizational key messaging and storytelling for the CPA
- Work cross-functionally to develop and execute communications tactics, plans, and strategies that contribute to a consistent voice and narrative and support the CPA’s strategic planning and goals
- Write and edit internal and external CPA communications
- Research, develop, and execute bilingual content across social media, website, newsletters, and publications
- Manage the development and delivery of recurring organizational communications, including What's Moving, CPA Connect, and other executive or organizational publications.
- Manage the development and delivery of recurring organizational communications related to holidays and days of significance.
- Manage the tracking and execution of all day-to-day communications requests from CPA Divisions and Assemblies
- Leverage key CPA stakeholders as subject matter experts and consultants and ensure CPA communications reflect the unique perspective of our membership and stakeholders
- Work cross-functionally with teams across the CPA to ideate, develop, execute, and analyze communications strategies to support key operational priorities
Essential Skills and Requirements
Education:
- Completion of a 4-year degree in a specialized field ( i.e. Marketing or Communications).
- Requires well-developed analytical and reasoning skills.
- Requires strong relationship-building skills.
- Written and oral fluency in both English and French preferred.
Experience:
- 4 – 6 years of progressively responsible communications, public relations or related work experience
- Experience coordinating complex communications projects and liaising cross-functionally with colleagues, stakeholders and vendors.
Beyond The Salary:
For this contract position, the Canadian Physiotherapy Association offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including:
- Remote Working Environment
- Generous time off entitlement
- Flexible, collaborative environment with dedicated and supportive colleagues
- Occasional Domestic Travel 2-3 times per year
JOB POSTING STATEMENTS:
We thank all applicants for showing interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, equity, and inclusion are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual identification. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond.
Accommodations
Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.
Compensation
Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications., candidate’s geographical location, as well as market and business considerations
AI
The Canadian Physiotherapy Association does not use artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position.
Pay: $69,601.00 - $87,001.00 per year
Work Location: Remote
