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Job Type: Full time, contract (4 months) – starting May to August 2022. Possibility of extension depending on funding.
Salary: $20.00/hr
Hours: The position is for 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday
Location: Applicant will be required to work from home, located anywhere within Canada.
Position Summary
Under the direction of Obesity Canada’s Education Director, the Graphic / Web Design assistant is responsible for assisting with in-house design and development of webpages and internal and external marketing communication materials which are visually distinctive and aligned with Obesity Canada’s brand standards for social media. In collaboration with various internal and external team members, the Graphic / Web Designer will produce print and digital communication materials that are consistent with strengthening Obesity Canada’s brand identity. The candidate must have advanced knowledge in the WordPress operating system.
The incumbent will also assist in the creation of visual virtual concepts, including but not limited to; social media images, short “explainer” videos, infographics, brochures etc. The candidate must be able to work together with other graphic designers and current styles. The candidate must be proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Canva, and have the ability and willingness to quickly adapt to new technologies.
The candidate must possess strong communication, attention to the highest standard of accuracy and attention to details. The candidate must have the ability to adapt to changing priorities The candidate must have the ability to self-supervise in order to meet deadlines, but is also able to work as part of a team. Other related duties will also be required.
Responsibilities/ Activities
- Design and develop concepts for internal and external materials such as promotional materials, brochures, videos, flyers, posters, sales tools etc.
- Update and maintain existing web content utilizing word Press
- Format marketing material and prepare the final version of web pages in preparation for uploading in various sizes, formats and in alignment with Obesity Canada’s branding
- Assist in the development of creative assets for social media such as photography and video
- Participate in team meetings and prepare reports to communicate project status.
- Create short animations and videos for advertising and marketing purposes
- Display a high degree of maturity, integrity, certainty and confidentiality
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Prepares reports/analytics based on WordPress data
Qualifications and experience
- Working toward a Degree or Diploma in Digital Graphic / Web Design or a related discipline
- Self-starter, able to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Highly collaborative team player with excellent communication and listening skills, and a professional desire to seek out constructive feedback to support the ongoing development
- Strong graphic design skills, layout skills and analytical skills
- Understanding the importance of designing to meet business and project objectives
- Exceptional attention to detail & deadline-oriented
- Strong conceptual skills, an eye for detail, and the ability to take a project from inception to completion
- Highly proficient with current versions of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
- Experience working with WordPress is required
- Video Editing and Animation experience are considered a bonus
Job Type: Full time, contract (4 months) – starting May to August 2022 – with a possibility of extension depending on funding
Salary: $20.00/hr
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday
Location: Applicants will be required to work from home, located anywhere within Canada.
Position Summary
Under the supervision and direction of Obesity Canada’s Director of Advocacy and Public Engagement, the primary role of the research coordinator is to support the activities of Obesity Canada’s Community Action Team. Specifically, the Community Action Team is planning on collecting data to support the development of a National Obesity Care framework through a national survey. The research coordinator will contribute to the development of data collection, analysis and reporting methods, in addition to coordinating and supporting key components of the project, including:
- creating meaningful engagement of team members, including scheduling
- information gathering through key informant interviews
- feedback via focus groups and structured summary reports
- preparing summary/update documents or presentations
The secondary role of the research coordinator is to provide support to the development of the National Obesity Care Framework. In this role, the research coordinator will support additional research initiatives within new and existing projects and proposals. For example, assist in development of grant proposals, research protocols, research ethics submission, conference presentations and manuscript preparation.
The successful candidate will have an interest in bridging gaps between research and practice in order to build more effective health systems and must have exceptional computer skills with a solid understanding of office procedures and practices. The candidate must possess strong academic writing skills and experience writing for academic audiences including abstracts for conference presentations and publications for peer-reviewed journals. The successful candidate must be motivated to work productively on their own, but is also able to work as part of a team.
Experience in working with diverse project partners and stakeholders, survey development and data collection are strong assets. The successful candidate must be committed to being respectful, ethical, culturally-sensitive and mindful of practice related to evaluation. A research coordinator who has a successful experience with Obesity Canada, and is thinking of pursuing a career in an applicable field, could be retained by the employer at the conclusion of the placement.
Responsibilities / Activities
- Support survey development
- Support survey dissemination through focused outreach with Obesity Canada partners and other organizations in related disease states.
- Assist with development of survey promotional material for social media
- Organizes meetings of the Community Action Team as needed and supports these meetings by preparing slides or documents to keep the team updated on the project.
- Monitors data collection and prepares preliminary reports for various stakeholders (Community Action Team, Board of Directors)
- Work with other members of the OC team, (social media, communications etc) to coordinate a survey dissemination strategy.
- Performs literature searches and reviews to support the research project and future publications/presentations
Qualifications and experience:
- Post-secondary education with a degree or diploma in a health related field (preferred)
- Experience developing and conducting community-based research and evaluation
- Past experience in research/literature reviews/academic writing an asset
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse stakeholders including persons with lived experience, families and clinician
- Excellent writing skills, particularly the ability to communicate complex material in clear language for multiple audiences
- Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to adapt to dynamic project needs
- Self-starter and ability to work independently as well as in teams
- Works extremely well under pressure and is able to multitask on concurrent projects with competing priorities
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; Proficiency in French is an asset
- Detail oriented and strong organizational skills
- Passionate about healthcare equity
Job Type: Full time, contract (4 months) – starting May to August 2022 – with a possibility of extension depending on funding
Salary: $18.00/hr
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday
Location: This position is located in the Edmonton area but currently works fully remotely; this is subject to change
Position Summary
This position is responsible for providing administrative support to the leadership of Obesity Canada. The incumbent will be responsible for developing and maintaining procedures; supporting administrative workflow and objectives; and analyzing administrative procedures and recommending changes for improvement. Duties will involve assisting the Director(s) with scheduling; assisting with drafting correspondence; taking meeting notes; file maintenance; engaging stakeholders; establishing milestones; and working with confidential documents.
The candidate will be responsible for, but is not limited to:
- Creating and updating engaging content for OC’s social media presence including keeping social media channels updated and brand-focused. Monitor social media accounts for leverageable opportunities to increase engagement or respond to emergent stakeholder needs.
- Determining logistical details and activities for events and/or programming
- Monitoring and tracking incoming and outgoing correspondence for timely management and response. Ensuring appropriate action is undertaken
- Resolving issues within the scope of the role and escalating problems as required
- Assist in developing work plans with the team
The incumbent must have advanced computer skills with an understanding of the office procedures and practices. The candidate must possess strong communication, customer relation and organizational skills. The candidate must be motivated to work well on his/ her own, but is also able to work as part of a team.
The successful candidate will demonstrate an interest in taking on increasing responsibility, an aptitude for learning on the job and enthusiasm. An administrative assistant who has a successful experience with Obesity Canada, and is thinking of pursuing a career in an applicable field, could be retained by the employer at the conclusion of the placement.
Responsibilities/ Activities
- Providing all aspects of administrative support to the executive team
- Assist in coordinating committee activities , drafting correspondence, developing and formatting reports
- Liaising with research collaborators and committee members
- Assist in planning and coordinating educational events
- Ability to work through projects with changing priorities
- Able to handle multiple urgent and routine requests in a calm, professional manner
- Stay up-to-date on new social media trends and best practices and share them with the team
- Manage all duties related to social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Tik Tok, YouTube) and Google Ads/Campaigns
- Proposes, develops and implements new strategies, concepts and campaigns for social media content to increase search engine optimization (written, graphic(s) and video)
- Develop and produce creative written and visual content that promotes audience interaction and participation
- Display a high degree of maturity, integrity, certainty and confidentiality
- Other related duties, as required
Qualifications and experience
- Experience drafting, editing, and preparing a variety of written documents and reports
- Advanced computer skills, including experience working with Google Suite, MS Office, Doodle Poll and Survey Monkey
- Self-starter, able to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team
- Time management, communication and organizational skills are essential
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and deadlines
- Experience in event planning/coordination is an asset
- A background in health sciences or public health would be an asset
Please note since this position is partly funded by a government program, the applicant must be;
- be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment,
- a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment,
- have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
If you are interested in applying for any of the positions, please email your resume and cover letter to, info@obesitynetwork.ca
We thank all interested applicants. However, only those candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted.
