PROJECT DESCRIPTION/DESCRIPTION DU PROJET:

We are a leading provider in mental health and wellness services and the first black owned EFAP (Employee Family Assistance Program) service within Canada. With the largest network of culturally diverse therapists representing a number of different disciplines, we focus on supporting people from diverse backgrounds receive quality support.

Our core belief is that each individual has the ability to reach their full potential.

We have an amazing opportunity for a Communication Specialist to help us create/maintain a positive public image for Support & Growth. You would be tasked with identifying media opportunities, maintaining existing media relations, and promoting positive public awareness of the company through external communications.

The Communication Specialist will deliver effective and timely communication programs to increase awareness of our practice and goals

KEY PROJECT ACTIVITIES/TÂCHES ASSOCIÉES AU PROJET:

• Plan and develop corporate and strategic communications projects. (eg. develops educational and resource materials, materials for articles/blogs, presentations, and updating program information on web page)
• Responsible for writing memos, media releases, articles/blogs, key messages, presentations, and other writing for internal/external publications as they arise
• Develop messaging and monitor social media Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram for various initiatives or issues
• Assist in the planning and execution of crisis communications, including outbreaks, issues management, and reputation management
• Manages external suppliers such as graphic designers, consultants, videographers and photographers, as required
• Lead the corporate social media strategy which aligns with S&G’s strategic vision, and promotes and enhances our brand reputation

IDEAL ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES/RÔLES/RESPONSABILITÉS:*

• Communication Specialist
• Marketing Specialist
• Content/Social Media Specialist

FINAL PROJECT DELIVERABLES/LIVRABLES DU PROJET:

• By the end of the project, we are hoping for a significant growth on all of our social media traction and followers
• Communication templates created
• should know and understand our culture, vision and contributions back to the community

IN WHAT LANGUAGE WILL THIS PROJECT BE PROVIDED/DANS QUELLE LANGUE CE PROJET SERA-T-IL FOURNI: (English/Français): Please note, you can select both EN + FR/Veuillez noter que vous pouvez sélectionner les deux EN + FR

• EN

All projects will begin on a first come, first serve basis, which cohorts are you + your team ABLE to participate in? Please list all that apply. Please note that flexibility will be key in ensuring we are able to secure a student team for your project. / Tous les projets commenceront selon le principe du premier arrivé, premier servi, à quelles cohortes êtes-vous + votre équipe CAPABLE de participer ? Veuillez énumérer tout ce qui s'applique. Veuillez noter que la flexibilité sera la clé pour nous assurer que nous sommes en mesure de sécuriser une équipe d'étudiants pour votre projet.

Please see our order of choice: ( We are hoping for an earlier start, but are flexible to get the right students)

1. January cohort - January 3 to February 18
2. February cohort - February 7 to March 25

TIME COMMITMENT PER STUDENT/TEMPS DE TRAVAIL PAR ÉTUDIANT: [please indicate either 30 hours, 50 hours, or 70 hours/veuillez indiquer 30, 50 ou 70 heures]:

• 70hours

WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS YOUR PROJECT COULD ACCOMMODATE?/QUEL EST LE NOMBRE MAXIMUM D'ÉTUDIANTS QUE VOTRE PROJET PEUT ACCUEILLIR? * Please note we cannot guarantee this number of students for your project, but we will do our best to accommodate this request

• 3

PROJECT MENTOR NAME/NOM DU MENTOR DU PROJET: Candice (HR) and Danielle Lynch

EMAIL ADDRESS/ADRESSE E-MAIL: hr@supportandgrowth.com and danielle@supportandgrowth.com

There would be weekly meeting updates to discuss progress and/or issues and a biweekly supervision.