Job Description / Duties

Communications Coordinator:
The individual responsible for Communications reports to the Executive Director. The incumbent provides a broad range of communications and public relations support to various CFAS sections in an effort to strategically position the Society as the trusted multidisciplinary authority for fertility in Canada. They are responsible for drafting formal letters and sponsorship request, society-wide e-blasts, maintaining website and social media content, drafting the society newsletter, hosting webinars, and a wide range of other activities relating to communications.

Qualifications / Required Skills

Duties and responsibilities

Communications:
• Develops and implements strategic communications plans aligned with the Society’s goals to improve CFAS’ profile; additionally, furthers the strategic objectives of the Society and that establishes the Society as a recognized source for information pertaining to Assisted Reproduction in Canada
• Draft documents including but not limited to invite letters, event programs, schedules, timelines, presentations, letters on   behalf of the Executive Director and Board of Directors, and processes/policies/training manuals and guides
• Design infographics to explain processes and procedures
• Facilitate the organization's newsletter from formatting to conducting interviews and writing articles
• Develop and disseminate coherent messages to various audiences via various means (e-blasts, social media, websites, formal notices)
• Work in conjunction with various segments of the Society to further CFAS communications goals (SIGS, Committees, etc)
• Coordinate and host webinars
• Create eye-catching promotional material and invites for CFAS events and our website
• Develop strategies and activities to identify and engage target audiences in a timely and efficient way
• Liaise and communicate with all stakeholders, including CFAS members, ART community, the public, governments, the media, industry, academia, etc. to elevate the Society’s reputation and standing
• Responsible for liaising and managing the Society’s membership database.
• Draft letters for sponsorship request, contracts with exhibitors, and identify and pursue opportunities for collaboration with other organizations on communications efforts
• Develop and manage processes to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of communications efforts
• Attend the Society’s Annual Meeting and other required events
• Perform quantitative and qualitative research and analysis
• Develop data collection instruments; collect data from surveys, interviews, observations and document review; and clean, structure and analyze data
• Summarize research findings in writing and in data visualizations that are clear and relevant
• Contribute to development of reports, presentations, and other deliverables
• Assist with project scheduling and coordination tasks
• Contribute to proposal development
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director

Skills & Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field
• Bilingual
• Minimum two (2) years of experience
• Demonstrated ability to conduct qualitative and quantitative research and analysis
• Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate in writing and verbally
• Strong computer literacy skills, including high proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of applications
• Expertise in writing, editing and preparing reports, correspondence and newsletters
• Ability to analyze information, anticipate problems, create and evaluate alternative solutions and make appropriate decisions/recommendations
• Ability to network and build effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Detail oriented and have the skills to develop influential relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders (members, ART community, governments, press, public, etc.)
• Possess the ability to gain and maintain the respect of diverse groups of clients (members, public, govt, media, industry, etc.)
• Have a strong sense of ownership, cooperation with various individuals and willingness to pitch in and do what it takes to      accomplish organizational goals, both large and small
• Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to plan and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision

Contact Information

contact administration@cfas.ca

Employer Profile

CFAS operates as a national not-for-profit recognized Canadian multidisciplinary authority in reproductive science and medicine. The objectives of the organization are to "promote study, research, education and continuing professional development in the field of, fertility, andrology and assisted reproduction technology; to disseminate information and knowledge regarding, fertility, andrology and assisted reproduction technology; to promote national standards and ethical rules in assisted reproduction.”