Community Engagement Coordinator, Rare Dementia Support Canada
(Four Year Term)
Rare Dementia Support (RDS) Canada is a multi-component support community for people affected by rare dementia and a centre for rare dementia education and research. RDS Canada’s vision is for all individuals living with, affected by, or at risk of a diagnosis of rare dementia have access to information, tailored support, guidance and connection with others affected by similar conditions. Led by Nipissing University (NU), RDS Canada is funded by The Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation.
Reporting to the Director, RDS Canada, the Community Engagement Coordinator contributes to the implementation of Rare Dementia Support Canada’s strategic marketing and communication strategy. This role is central to strengthening our visibility, building our membership, connecting with diverse audiences, and ensuring that people living with rare dementia, families, practitioners, and the public know about the support, education and research we provide.
The Coordinator will be responsible for producing creative, story-driven content for distribution across multiple print and digital channels that aligns with RDS Canada’s brand and enhances the profile of research, support and education. The Coordinator will act as the lead for RDS Canada designated events and campaigns, working in close collaboration with colleagues in Marketing & Communications and RDS Canada, to implement marketing strategies and campaigns including writing stories and advertising copy, preparing media releases, developing speaking notes, creating content for social media posts, editing web content, and editing videos.
The successful candidate will hold a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field, and will have one to three years of experience as a writer or as a public relations, communications, or marketing specialist. Knowledge of people living with different forms of dementia and an awareness of Canadian dementia care is considered an asset. A Criminal Reference Check, including vulnerable sector screening, is mandatory.
This position is classified at Wage Grade 60, with a wage range from $28.70 per hour (Step 1) to $36.34 per hour (Step 9), based on a 35‑hour work week. Placement within the salary range will be determined based on factors such as external funding, market conditions, internal equity, and the candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and qualifications.
A comprehensive group benefits and pension plan is offered, as well as a tuition subsidy for eligible dependents.
Please submit your letter of application and resume in one document, via email to careers@nipissingu.ca by 4:00 p.m., March 27, 2026.
Hiring is subject to final budgetary approval. Please note that only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada. The search committee would like to thank all applicants for their interest in Nipissing University.
Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a cover letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.
Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at access@nipissingu.ca.
