COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
Reference #2026-84
Strong. Proud. Uplifting.
At Ornge, we believe that ordinary people can do extraordinary things.
Each day, we connect communities with critical care across Ontario, Canada. In the air and by land, our teams deliver equity in emergency response, uplifting the lives of those in our care.
We are excited to onboard individuals who bring energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism to our growing group of difference-makers and life-changers.
Discover Ontario, Canada, and an exciting career with Ornge.
Communications Coordinator
Contract Full Time
Duration: Up to (15) Fifteen Months
- Must be flexible to travel periodically
Hybrid (3 Days In-Office Per Week)
5310 Explorer Drive, Mississauga
37.5 hours/week; Monday to Friday
The targeted salary range is supplemented by a competitive total rewards package. The salary offered to the successful candidate will consider a wide array of factors such as the individual’s skillset, level of experience applicable to the role and internal equity considerations.
Uplifting Your Career at Ornge
Start your communications career where your ideas and your initiative matter.
In this role, you’ll help shape stories, support projects, and keep the details on track. It’s perfect for someone who’s organized, adaptable, and ready to learn by doing. Bring your creativity, positive attitude, and willingness to pitch in and we’ll give you the opportunity to grow while helping to uplift lives across Ontario.
At Ornge, we believe ordinary people can do extraordinary things. We’re looking for a creative and motivated individual to join our Communications team - someone who’s ready to contribute, collaborate, and make a meaningful impact.
As a Communications Coordinator, you’ll support the delivery of engaging communication plans and help develop and share content that advances Ornge’s mission of connecting communities to critical care. This hands-on role offers exposure to a wide range of communications activities from storytelling and content creation to coordination, administration, and reporting.
If you’re an early-career professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys variety, and is eager to roll up your sleeves, you’ll find purpose in contributing across multiple areas of an organization dedicated to life-saving work.
Key Accountabilities :
- Act as the first point of contact for incoming public/staff questions and requests.
- Works closely with other members of the Communications team and in collaboration with internal clients, produces content (e.g. backgrounders, newsletters, brochures, presentations, promotional materials, publications) for various internal and external communication channels, including Ornge’s intranet, external website, social media channels and internal learning platforms. This includes a variety of skills including writing, videography, photography, and multimedia editing.
- Coordinates, schedules, and manages logistics for town halls, and information sessions with internal and external individuals and groups.
- Provides hands-on support for internal and external communications activities such as events, stakeholder outreach, and media relations.
- Ensures departmental communications assets and physical materials are organized and accessible. Supports base staff with shipping, inventory, etc.
- Develops reports on communications activities, monitors media analytics, tracks impact and outcome.
- Produces corporate videos. Works with clients to understand needs and edits video to specifications.
- Writes content for blog and other storytelling opportunities. Researches and synthesizes information from subject matter experts and creates accurate and engaging content reflective of Ornge’s values.
Qualifications:
- A Post secondary degree or diploma in Communication related field of study (Public Relations, Journalism, Digital Marketing, Professional Writing)
- A minimum of 1-2 years of communications related experience.
- Experience with creative digital applications.
- Proficient with design/photo/video applications, i.e. Adobe Creative Suite and Canva.
- Strong writing skills and demonstrated ability to provide versatile creative services.
- Collaborative team player comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Total Rewards:
- Health and Dental Benefit Plan Optional Enrolment.
- 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program.
- Premium Defined Benefits Pension Plan Optional Enrollment.
- PERKS! Employee Promotional Programs relating to personal phone plans, furniture, home/car insurance, travel, fitness, attractions and more!
At Ornge, we are:
- Community connectors.
- Equity in healthcare.
- Strong in our convictions.
- Proud of the services we provide.
- Uplifting in our mission, values, and services.
You can expect us to be:
- Competitive in pay, benefits, vacation time and more.
- Promoters of diversity.
- Champions of inclusivity and accessibility.
- Committed to your career advancement.
- A tight-knit, supportive culture.
A bit about you:
- You are driven by our collective desire to make a difference.
- Excited by problem solving and excels at in-the-moment decision making.
- Teamwork has always been where you thrive.
You are ready to put your skills into action in a fast-paced environment.
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What’s next:
- If you are ready to uplift lives, apply directly online.
- On apply, we’ll send you an email on how to check your application status within Jobvite.
- Ornge is committed to providing accessible accommodations in compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email us at [email protected].
- Ornge encourages applications from candidates identifying as a member of a traditionally underrepresented group including First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous peoples; Francophone persons; Black and racialized persons; members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; and persons with disabilities.
- Ornge communicates with candidates for job openings by email and does not incorporate AI technology in its recruitment process. Applicants are responsible to check their email for updates and ensure they can receive messages from unfamiliar senders. We send time-sensitive information via email; it is important for applicants to check their email frequently. If we do not receive a response from applicants, we will assume that they are no longer interested in the position, resulting in the removal of their application from the competition.
Are you ready to pursue a career that has a profound impact on communities across Ontario, Canada? Join us.
Ornge. Lives uplifted.
