Overview
Web & Communications Specialist, Climate Programs Jobs in Aurora, Canada at Rise People
Title: Web & Communications Specialist, Climate Programs
Company: Rise People
Location: Aurora, Canada
Category:
Web & Communications Specialist, Climate Programs
Aurora, ON | Hybrid (3 days in office per week)
Full-time, 35 hours per week
Compensation: $50,000–56,000 annually
Reports to:
Manager, Digital Communications
Join a mission-driven team supporting building owners with energy and water reporting to advance climate action, accountability, and more sustainable communities across Ontario.
Why join Windfall
Windfall Ecology Centre is a non‑profit social enterprise with over 25 years of experience delivering practical, community‑centred climate programs. Our work spans energy, emissions reduction, water, and community resilience, with a focus on measurable impact. We partner with communities, governments, and organizations to deliver practical, evidence‑based solutions.
What you’ll do Content and communications
- Support communications plans and campaigns aligned with organisational and program goals.
- Create and edit website copy, newsletters, blog posts, case studies, campaign materials, and impact stories.
- Translate technical climate and sustainability information into clear public‑facing content.
- Edit and format web content in HTML for accurate, accessible publishing.
- Maintain consistent tone, messaging, and brand voice.
Web and digital engagement
- Support digital communications, content calendars and publishing schedules.
- Publish and update website content in a custom CMS or web platform.
- Apply SEO and accessibility best practices, including headings, metadata, links, and page structure.
- Monitor performance and engage online audiences to strengthen reach and impact.
Campaign support and performance
- Contribute to campaign planning and delivery with program staff and external partners.
- Conduct research to support audience insights and message development.
- Review and test web pages to resolve formatting, layout, link, and functionality issues.
- Track communications activity and performance metrics for reporting and improvement.
- Assist with visual and multimedia assets that strengthen storytelling.
What you’ll bring
- Post‑secondary education in communications, marketing, journalism, digital media, web communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 1+ year of experience in communications, digital marketing, web content management, or audience engagement.
- Interest in or experience with climate, energy, sustainability, or the non‑profit sector.
- Strong writing, editing, and communication skills across audiences and digital channels.
- Strong web content QA skills, including testing and resolving formatting or functionality issues.
- Basic HTML for editing web content, including page structure, links, images, headings, and formatting.
- Experience creating and updating web content using custom CMS and web platforms.
- Knowledge of SEO and accessibility best practices.
- Experience with social media platforms, CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and digital tools.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Marketing, Google Analytics, and Google Ads is an asset.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid environment.
- Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, and commitment to privacy and information management standards.
- Alignment with Windfall’s environmental values and community‑centred approach.
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
How to apply
Please apply through the application link associated with this posting and upload your resume and cover letter. If this role aligns with your experience and interests, we encourage you to apply.
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