Reporting to: Vice-President, Development
Position Type: Full-time, Continuing
Position Status: Vacancy
Posting Date: November 10, 2026
Closing Date: November 30, 2026
Anticipated Start Date: Early to mid-January 2027
Salary: Hiring Range of $57,000-$65,000
Workplace Location: St. Joseph’s Health Centre Foundation Guelph
100 Westmount Road, Guelph, ON N1H 5H8
Hybrid Work Model
About St. Joseph’s Health Centre Foundation Guelph:
At St. Joseph’s Health Centre Foundation, we are dedicated to raising funds to support the highest priority needs of St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph. The roles of philanthropy, partnerships and investments from our generous community of donors and friends continue to be increasingly critical to the care St. Joseph’s provides. The Foundation team works closely with individuals, corporations, foundations, our healthcare professionals and the broader community to raise funds for vital equipment needs, specialized programming as well as renovation and facility enhancements throughout the Health Centre.
Join us in our inspiring mission to support exemplary rehabilitation, complex hospital, palliative and long-term care by helping to ensure our dedicated healthcare teams have the best tools, technologies and spaces to deliver exceptional care.
Specific Responsibilities of the Communications Officer:
The Communications Officer is responsible for developing, managing and implementing strategic communications, donor relations and stewardship initiatives for St. Joseph’s Health Centre Foundation Guelph.
As the communications lead of a small shop, the Communications Officer is our official storyteller. They are also our copy writer, social media manager, video producer, and online content creator with something new and engaging on the go almost every day.
The Communications Officer will:
- Develop and execute the Foundation’s annual communications plan based on the Foundation’s strategic priorities, including ensuring the Foundation has a regular and engaging presence within the Health Centre, on social media, digital and print platforms and throughout the community
- Write and create marketing content, donor stories, social posts, newsletters, stewardship reports, annual reports, website articles, direct mail letters, e-communications and videos celebrating the impact of donations across all Foundation programs and events
- Develop relationships with key clinicians and Health Centre staff to identify and compose compelling stories and articles of varying length and style for Foundation communication vehicles
- Create and support all marketing and communications strategies for Taste of Guelph, St. Joe’s signature fundraising event
- Maintain and regularly create and refresh website content
- Create, schedule, post and manage content for social media channels
- Create communications materials and marketing strategies in support of campaigns, annual fund, Taste of Guelph and other events
- Work closely with the Health Centre communications department, ensuring the Foundation has a regular and engaging presence within internal communications vehicles and key messages are aligned
- Prepare and share media releases, acting as key liaison to media partners
- Other duties related to the fundraising goals and objectives of the organization
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:
- 3-5 years communication experience in a charitable organization or similar environment
- Diploma/degree related to communications, marketing, public relations or creative writing
- Superior written communication skills, with the ability to communicate passionately to inspire community support and effectively steward donors
- A talent for storytelling and creating communications that help donors feel engaged, valued and clear on the impact their donations are making
- The capacity to adapt communication styles based on varying communication vehicles and audiences
- Excellent proofreading and editing skills
- Knowledge of social media platforms, best practices and emerging trends
- Ability to manage multiple projects while paying attention to detail, accuracy, timelines and quality of work
- Exceptional interpersonal and team building skills
- Microsoft Office Suite & Content Management System (CMS) abilities
Other assets include:
- A solid understanding of fundraising and donor relations principles
- Experience with Blackbaud products such as Raiser’s Edge
- Experience with social media management platforms
- Experience with Canva, Adobe Suite and WordPress websites
What we offer:
This is a full-time, permanent position based on 37.5 hours per week. The target salary range is $57,000 - $65,000 and includes a generous benefits package and one of the best-defined pension plans in Ontario (HOOPP).
In addition to the opportunity to play a lead role in advancing healthcare through philanthropy, we offer:
- A generous vacation schedule
- A compassionate and lifestyle-friendly culture
- An on-site office plus a flexible/hybrid work option
- A commitment to your professional growth and development
- A chance to be a member of a small but mighty team committed to enhancing local healthcare, in a supportive, lifestyle-friendly atmosphere
If you have transferrable skills from other areas and feel you can make a meaningful contribution to our team and this important role, we encourage you to apply.
How to apply:
To apply, please email your cover letter and resume in confidence by November 30, 2026 to:
St. Joseph’s Health Centre Foundation Guelph
Email to: Andrea.Morrison@sjhcg.ca with subject line: Communications Officer
Deadline for applications: Monday, November 30, 2026
Target start date: Early to mid-January 2027
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: St. Joseph’s Health Centre Foundation Guelph is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We aim to reduce barriers and support accessibility and as such, we will accommodate any needs set out under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Thank you for your interest in working with St. Joseph’s Health Centre Foundation Guelph. Only those candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted. We currently do not use artificial intelligence during our candidate screening, selection or interview processes.
