GraphicDesigner
Location: Granvilleoffice and working remotely (hybrid)
Reporting to: Director,Communications & Marketing
Job status: Permanent Full-time 1.0 FTE (75 hoursbi-weekly)
Compensation: $68,147-$77,228
We wantour staff to "thrive” not just survive, so Canuck Place is committed to livingour values of care exceeding not just minimum wage but living wage in B.C. Thismeans that regardless of role our entry level salary is a minimum of $25.64 perhour equivalent to $50,000 full-time annually.
ABOUT US
Canuck Place Children's Hospice (CPCH) is British Columbia'srecognized pediatric palliative care provider. For over two decades, throughthe many programs and services we provide, we have made a significantdifference in the lives of children with life-threatening illnesses and thefamilies who love them. Be part of a talented and innovative team that takespride in supporting and providing the highest quality pediatric palliativecare.
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It is the expectation for all roles across theorganization to know the organization's philosophy of pediatric palliative careand uphold a commitment to further ones knowledge. Our philosophy of pediatricpalliative care is as follows: Pediatric palliative care improves quality oflife, promotes comfort, and reduces suffering for children withlife-threatening conditions (serious illness) and their families through aholistic approach addressing; physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs.It is collaborative person & family-centered care delivered using ateam-based approach throughout the continuum of care across all ages and stagesof illness, including bereavement. It values choice and honest andcompassionate communication.
At Canuck Place we understand that uniquenessis powerful. We hold each other accountable for an inclusive environment whereemployees feel empowered to share their experiences and ideas and know thatthey belong. We believe diversity drives innovation and the best pediatricpalliative care for children and their families therefore we welcome that everyperson brings an individual perspective and experience to advance our mission. Wehave more work to do to advance diversity and inclusion and we are building aculture where difference is valued. We have a commitment to inclusion acrossgender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age,neurodiversity and disability status, to ensure our team members are empoweredto bring their full, authentic selves to work. All staff are encouraged tocontribute their perspective and lived experience through our internal employeegroups such as Care 4 the Caregiver, Culture, DEIB (Diversity, Equity,Inclusion & Belonging), Green Team, Truth and Reconciliation and WellnessCommittees.
WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO WORK HERE?
Canuck Place careers are full of connection, community, and care. We aimto nurture a supportive culture rooted in compassion, collaboration and supportwhile providing expert care to children and families. Our team includesindividuals with a special blend of sensitivity, compassion, and appreciationfor life. Canuck Place is where no moment is missed. A place where you can makea difference.
We offer competitive compensation and a benefits package focusing onwellness and self-care that includes:
- 20 days' vacation (pro-rated to your full-time equivalency)tostart with ongoing annual anniversary increases up to an organizational maximumof 45 days
- Up to two paid mandatory wellness days a year
- Generous paid leave including compassionate and special leavewhen you need it
- Municipal Pension Plan (MPP)
- 100% employer paid benefits package from your first day whichincludes extended health and dental and $1,500 annually for counselling
- Health and Wellness Spending account that provides up to $1,000annually to ensure you can focus on the benefits that are important to you andyour family
- Flexibleworking options
- Freemeals on-site at the hospices
- Continuous paid training and development opportunities soeveryone has the opportunity to learn new skills and grow
- Ongoing parental support including top up for maternity andparental leave and paid leave for new grandparents
YOUR ROLE
SUMMARY
The Graphic Designer role reports to the Director, Communications &Marketing. You are passionate about creativecommunications, resourceful with a creative vision to design and build engagingcontent in print and digital platforms. You are responsible for working withmany different Canuck Place Children's Hospice (CPCH) internal stakeholders tocreate materials that supports strategic priorities, raises brand recognition,drives fundraising revenue, and engages donors by facilitating a connection to thework and programs at CPCH.
ACCOUNTABILITIES - 100%
- As a member of the Communications team, you collaborate, ideate, and execute creative assets for both digital and print projects, working with various teams across the organization. You have strong attention to detail, your work upholds CPCH brand guidelines, ensuring that our brand positioning is consistently presented while meeting the business needs of fundraising, events, content and marketing.
- Ensures successful delivery of multiple projects by managing design deliverables and timelines.
- Designs and leads development of creative projects for various teams across the organization, including marketing and communication materials for internal and external partners.
- Demonstrated artistic and conceptual abilities in creating both digital and print designs for engaging and dynamic user experiences.
- Committed to keeping up to date with marketing and design trends. You are a creative thinker and problem solver fully participating in projects from conceptualization through to execution.
- You can execute work following set art direction while using your creativity to adapt and optimize the direction as required.
- Ability to present concepts and facilitate discussions/feedback sessions with confidence. You will seek review of work and incorporate feedback from internal partners.
- Experience with printing processes and requirements for different types of print formats. You will prepare final press-ready files based on supplied specifications. Liaise with various vendors including printers and supports vendor coordination of production as required.
- Prepare and optimize files for both digital and print production, ensuring accurate color profiles, resolutions, and formats.
- Manages the digital asset library.
- Assumes other related responsibilities, as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Post-secondary degree or diploma in graphic design, communications,marketing, or a related discipline and a minimum of 3-5 years of relatedexperience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong design skills - new and innovative. Expert understanding of branding, layout, graphics, typography, and colour theory; ability to conceptualize from a creative brief, design and execute, with an impeccable eye for detail and accuracy
- Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
- 3-5 years of experience in graphic design, with particular emphasis on print design
- Strong attention to detail in design and proofreading
- Excellent multi-tasking and project coordination skills; ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines independently
- Demonstrated ability to be a collaborative team player and establish and maintain positive working relationships
- Demonstrates initiative, resourceful, and thoughtful in the decision-making process
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Flexibility around changing priorities
- Tact, diplomacy, and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential situations
- Familiar with Slack, Trello, Dropbox, Mailchimp, OneDrive, WordPress
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office
- Experience in photography and video production and editing is an asset
- Experience with multilingual products and translation layout is an asset
- Some experience with motion graphics and other digital media products is an asset
- Basic HTML knowledge is an asset
Please note: Flexibility in travel is necessary, as this position is hybrid andrequires occasional work in Vancouver and Abbotsford for events and importantquarterly meetings.
GENERAL
- It is the expectation for all roles across the organization to know the organization's philosophy of pediatric palliative care and uphold a commitment to further ones knowledge. Our philosophy of pediatric palliative care is as follows:
- Pediatric palliative care improves quality of life, promotes comfort and reduces suffering for children with life-threatening conditions (serious illness) and their families through a holistic approach addressing; physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs. It is collaborative, person & family-centred care delivered using a team-based approach throughout the continuum of care across all ages and stages of illness, including bereavement. It values choice and honest and compassionate communication.
- Contributes to the CPCH culture byunderstanding and supporting our Mission and Vision and actively modeling ourValues.
- In accordance with the strategicdirections of CPCH, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared byeveryone at CPCH. As such, therequirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in allaspects of this position.
- Protects the health, wellness and safetyof self and others by complying with applicable regulations and standards, safework practices and procedures established by CPCH. Employees must report anyhealth hazards and unsafe conditions to their supervisor for corrective actionas soon as possible.
- Flexibility is necessary, as this positionmay require occasional weekend and evening work and travel within and outsidethe Lower Mainland.
- A vehicle and clear driving record may berequired for this role.
- At the discretion ofCanuck Place Children's Hospice, the information in this job description may bereviewed and revised, as required, to meet the needs of the organization.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
We understand that therecruitment process is not a one size fits all, our inclusion values andflexibility extend to your hiring experience. Canuck Place is committed to providing inclusive access and accommodationsthroughout the application and selection process. We are continuously workingto improve our systems, policies, and practices to ensure our employees, in alltheir diversity, can succeed. Should you require accessibility accommodationthrough the recruitment process, please contact our People & Culture teamat recruitment@canuckplace.org and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Canuck Place Children's Hospice hires on the basis ofmerit and is strongly committed to equality and diversity within its communityand to a welcoming and inclusive workplace. We especially welcome applicationsfrom Indigenous persons, visible minority group members, persons with disabilities,people of all sexual orientations, genders and gender identities, members ofthe 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please submit your coverletter and your resume at https://www.canuckplace.org/about-us/careers/. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only thosecandidates who have been short-listed will be contacted.