Project Advisor (Development)

Positions Available: 1 Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent Union: No Location: Toronto, ON Hours of Work: 37.5 Pay Range: CAD 50,000 to CAD 60,000 Benefits: Full time positions are eligible for vacation, paid-sick days, as well as health and RRSP benefits. Reconnect is a thriving, not-for-profit health care provider in the west end of Toronto. We take our commitment to our clients and work seriously. We value innovation, compassion, and hard work, as well as the importance of building relationships and having fun while doing our jobs. The Corporate Special Projects team supports a variety of initiatives at Reconnect, including Projects, Communications, Development, Events, Privacy, and Quality Compliance. The team works collaboratively to support each other, the organization, and ultimately to provide the best possible service for Reconnect’s clients. About Us: Reconnect Community Health Services is a not-for-profit health service organization in the west end of Toronto. Our services include supports for seniors, caregivers, and people living with mental health and addictions concerns. We pride ourselves on being at the forefront of client-centred care in our sector. As part of this team, the Project Advisor (Development) will support the planning, organizing and delivery of agency projects, with a focus on communications initiatives related to Development. Efficient completion of deliverables, effective quality control and clear communication with stakeholders, along with regular reporting to management, are critical tasks that will be required as part of this role. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of the Director. Grant Writing and Funder Reporting

• Being the primary writer for Reconnect’s promotional materials, grant proposals and reports to funders.
• Manage the creative development of all print and digital collateral to support fundraising and brand-building initiatives, facilitate all approvals and manage the production and distribution process.
• In collaboration with program managers and staff, track project deliverables to support the drafting of funder reports.

Project Coordination and Communications Support

• In collaboration with other teams and departments, develop strategies and materials to support Reconnect initiatives.
• Create effective monitoring and analysis capabilities so that the results of promotional tools and initiatives can be accurately measured.
• Support the production of video and digital content for events, websites, and promotional materials.
• Supports key meetings through drafting of meeting materials (presentations, slides, briefing notes, etc.)
• Supports projects generally, including coordination, scheduling, documentation and other factors necessary for success.
• Ensures all required resources, including information, are readily available to support project-related decision making.
• Works with Project Managers to conduct project briefing and debriefing sessions to identify areas for improvement, and makes recommendations based on findings;
• Works directly with project stakeholders via email, phone conversations and face to face meetings;
• Schedules, co-ordinates and participates in sector events and working group meetings (may take minutes);
• Provide administrative support as required;
• Ensures a positive team dynamic to ensure project progress;

Key Skills Technical and Behavioral Competencies Required:

• Post-secondary education related to public relations, communications, journalism, and any fields related to editing and writing
• Project coordination or equivalent experience is an asset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and able to effectively communicate with all types of staff, including technical, professional and senior management.
• Extremely well-organized and motivated with the proven ability to multi-task.
• Delivers all services in a professional manner and according to established guidelines and associated benchmarks;
• Familiarity and experience with content management systems (e.g. WordPress, SharePoint), analytics software (e.g. Google analytics), graphic design programs (e.g. Adobe InDesign, Canva) and editing software is a strong asset. Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher) is essential.
• Familiar with teleconferencing platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
• Able to create and edit project documents, materials, and presentations.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Able to build and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders.
• Able to adjust to shifting priorities and deadlines.
• Follows all health and safety guidelines established by Reconnect’s Joint Health & Safety Committee.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to issues of gender, race, sexual orientation and multicultural issues.

NOTE: Reconnect requires a criminal background check for all employees, volunteers and students. Workplace Requirements:

• Works a 37.5 hour workweek, Monday through Friday and as needed after hours and on weekends.
• Work hours may vary depending on the needs of the project and the agency.
• May provide services at the Reconnect offices and at satellite locations.
• Attendance at outside meetings and special events required from

Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Reconnect, all new hires must have received both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada prior to their start date and will be required to show proof. Medical exemptions or any other kind of requested exemption based upon Reconnect's obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Application Process: Are you excited about the prospect of joining our team? We can't wait to hear from you! Please submit your resume by clicking the "Apply Now" button. To request an accommodation in the application process, contact us by phone at (416) 899-7894. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.