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Join the amazing team at Canadian Kennel Club - a workplace where employees are seen, heard and given the opportunity to reach their highest potential. We boldly strive for excellence in everything we do and have a deep understanding of the benefits dogs bring to Canadian society. We offer numerous employment benefits including competitive wages, a comprehensive healthcare plan along with a caring and supportive work environment.
Canadian Kennel Club welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Supervisor, Communications and Marketing
Join the amazing team at Canadian Kennel Club - a workplace where employees are seen, heard and given the opportunity to reach their highest potential. We boldly strive for excellence in everything we do and have a deep understanding of the benefits dogs bring to Canadian society. We never compromise on service to our members and canine advocacy. We offer numerous employment benefits including competitive wages, a comprehensive healthcare plan along with a caring and supportive, dog friendly environment.
We are looking for a Supervisor, Communications and Marketing, to join our talented team.
Please note the location of this position will be determined later in the recruitment process based on organizational business needs and the successful candidate’s location in Canada.
NATURE & SCOPE:
The Supervisor, Communications and Marketing will play an important role in elevating CKC’s brand, promoting its mission nationwide, and engaging with its members. The Supervisor will support a staff team in the creation and implementation of various communications efforts that support the strategic vision of CKC. Further, this individual will not only manage communications and marketing projects, but they will also play an active role in developing communications directly. Areas of focus includes membership engagement and communications, communications project development, external communications and marketing, and digital and social media engagement.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Working in partnership with the Director, Advocacy and Communications, the Manager, Government and Stakeholder Relations and members of the management team; and through effective direction and support of direct reports, this position will:
- Support the Director in the development of plans and work with other departments to respond to opportunities in a proactive way
- Work closely with cross-functional teams (Operations, E-business, etc.) to identify communications needs, develop yearly operational plans, establish efficient processes, and ensure timeliness and consistency across organizational communications
- Support the Communications and Marketing team by establishing clear roles, expectations and standards regarding internal and external communication
- Foster strong relationships with members through targeted communications, membership engagement opportunities, and continuous improvement through solicitation of feedback
- Coordinate and support the Communications and Marketing team regarding the implementation of all communications messaging, content and tactics across various channels including e-mail, publications, CKC’s social media accounts, CKC.ca, and others
- Directly write and develop content for sharing across CKC communications channels
- Coordinates media relations, working with the communications specialist and appropriate subject matter experts (i.e. Board of Directors, Committees, Executive staff, etc.)
- Review content developed by other departments and team members for tone, voice and visual identity requirements that take into account member, stakeholder and government audiences
- Work with the team to use analytics and reporting to inform CKC leadership and optimize strategies and continuously improve communication tactics
- Take the lead on special projects as assigned, using proven project management techniques
- Support the Director in managing certain crisis communication and reputation management
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Undergraduate degree in a related field (e.g. communications, marketing, etc.) and/or equivalent experience
- A minimum of 3+ years of proven experience in communications, marketing, or public relations
- Strong writing, editing and presentation skills
- Communications strategy development
- Leadership experience with proven ability to build and maintain positive internal and external relationships
- Detail oriented with ability to think and act strategically
- Experience managing websites and enhancing users’ experience
- Familiarity with digital marketing tools and analytics platforms
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Project management skills, including handling multiple, concurrent and diverse projects
- Passion for the organization’s mission and commitment to member satisfaction
- Bilingualism (French/English) is an asset
- Love of purebred dogs
PREFERRED SKILLS/ASSETS:
- Knowledge of purebred dogs and competition, or animal health and well-being
- Experience with membership-based organizations or associations
- Experience with reporting tools such as Google Analytics and CRM reporting
- PMP certification and/or extensive project management experience
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Location to be determined
- CKC is a dog friendly work environment – comfort with dogs is required
Canadian Kennel Club accommodates the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If we contact you about an opportunity, please let us know if you require accommodation.
At Canadian Kennel Club, we strive to promote a workplace that is rich in diversity and where employees feel valued, supported and included. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and those who may need accommodation to apply to join our team.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates may submit a current resume and cover letter to CKC HR. Please email your submission to [email protected] with the subject heading “Supervisor, Communications and Marketing” by Friday, April 11, 2025. Early applications are encouraged, as we will screen qualified applicants as they come in.
We thank all applicants for their interest in joining the Canadian Kennel Club, but only those candidates considered for an initial interview will be contacted.