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LivingWorks is seeking an

Marketing & Communications Specialist

About LivingWorks

For four decades, we’ve wondered: how can we make the world a better place? At LivingWorks, that comes in the form of saving lives from suicide. We make it possible with innovative, evidence-based training that can empower anyone to recognize someone’s distress and take action to keep them safe. Everyone has a role to play, and we have a training program for every role.

We’ve grown a lot over the past four decades. From a small startup to a global company, we’re honored to be training communities and organizations around the world. Military units, teachers, corporations, volunteers, faith communities, mental health professionals, and countless others rely on our training to save lives every day.

LivingWorks is a mission-driven, for-profit company. This means:

• We exist for our mission: to make communities everywhere safer from suicide.

• Everything we do, and how we do it, must contribute to our mission.

• Profit is an ‘outcome’ of what we do, not the ‘why’ of what we do.

• Profit ensures the sustainability of our organization to serve our mission.

About the Position:

As a member of the LivingWorks Communications Team, the Marketing & Communications Specialist supports the creation, implementation, and evaluation of LivingWorks promotional materials, campaigns, and corporate storytelling internally and externally. This role requires creativity and the creation of compelling content for digital and traditional marketing, public relations, and internal communications.

Key Accountabilities:

• Content creation - Write digital and traditional content for a wide variety of audiences that enhances LivingWorks’ visibility, profile and value

• Create, implement, and evaluate marketing and communication assets, including;

o Online/print marketing, web, posts, newsletters, brochures, and email

o White papers, infographics, videos, fact sheets and conference materials

o Campaign and corporate storytelling for internal stakeholders such as IT and People & Culture

• Support and assist with the planning and execution of LivingWorks special events, conferences, and celebrations

• Collaborate with LivingWorks team members to conduct market research

o Recommend effective and competitive communications tactics for LivingWorks initiatives to increase brand awareness and engagement

o Work proactively to draft and propose communication campaigns, including social and online media, print media, direct email, and multimedia

• Monitor, analyze, and report on the success of digital and traditional campaigns

• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field

• A Marketing/Communications Portfolio (e.g., internal/external newsletters, advertising, speeches, press releases, social posts)

• Entry level - 1-2 years of experience in marketing or communications is considered an asset

Competencies and Attributes:

• Strong Interviewing and journalism skills to turn stories into compelling content

• Effective verbal communication skills that may include public speaking and presentations

• Knowledge of communication principles and best practices

• The ability to develop credibility with internal and external customers

• Compassionate understanding of the issues of suicide and mental health

• Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to flexibly meet deadlines

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged sitting at a desk and working on a computer

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds

How to Apply:

Sound like a fit? We’d love to hear from you. In addition to working toward a life-saving mission, LivingWorks offers a competitive compensation package.

• This role is a full time in office role at our Calgary office.

• Please provide your resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications to [email protected]

• Please submit your application by June 30th, 2023.

We thank everyone for their interest, only candidates who are shortlisted for this role will be contacted.