Senior Coordinator – Business Development & Communications

ABOUT THE OSC

With more than 69 years of history, the Ottawa Safety Council (OSC) has built a strong reputation as a trusted organization and valued community partner dedicated to advancing road safety. As a charitable, not-for-profit organization, we deliver best-in-class road safety services, education, training, and awareness, helping guide communities toward safer roads, no matter how they travel.

Our work is driven by passionate people, strong community partnerships, and a great culture that values collaboration, purpose, and making a meaningful difference. As a growing organization, OSC is building on its strong foundation while continuing to expand its impact and create new opportunities for the future.

We are looking for motivated, creative, and collaborative individuals who are excited to be part of this growth, contribute to our culture, champion our purpose, and help identify and develop opportunities that strengthen OSC's reach, sustainability, and community impact.

We are seeking a Senior Coordinator – Business & Program Development to support the growth of our programs and services, develop new partnerships and business opportunities, and help strengthen our marketing, communications, and public awareness initiatives.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Coordinator – Business & Program Development plays an important role in supporting the Ottawa Safety Council's organizational growth, program development, marketing, and public awareness activities.

This position focuses on identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, supporting the development and expansion of programs and services, and building relationships with municipalities, school boards, community organizations, and other partners. The role also supports sponsorship and donor engagement activities that contribute to OSC's long-term sustainability and community impact. The position supports organizational marketing and communications, including social media, newsletters, promotional activities, and public awareness campaigns. In addition, it coordinates the delivery of the various OSC programs.

The successful candidate is a proactive, creative, and results-oriented professional with strong communication, relationship-building, and project coordination skills. They are comfortable initiating new relationships, developing ideas, managing multiple priorities, and contributing to the growth of a mission-driven organization.

REPORTS TO

Director of Programs

COMPETENCIES

• Business development and opportunity identification
• Relationship building and stakeholder engagement
• Client and customer focus
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Initiative and results orientation
• Planning, organization, and time management
• Creative and innovative thinking
• Research and analytical skills
• Problem solving and sound judgement
• Project and program coordination
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Attention to detail and quality
• Accountability and dependability
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Digital communications and marketing
• Continuous learning and improvement

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Development & Program Growth

• Support the implementation of OSC's business development strategy and organizational growth priorities.
• Research and identify new business opportunities, potential markets, and prospective clients and partners.
• Conduct outreach to municipalities, school boards, community organizations, businesses, and other prospective partners.
• Support the promotion and expansion of OSC's existing programs.
• Assist in identifying, researching, and developing opportunities for new programs, services, and revenue streams.
• Coordinate prospective client inquiries, meetings, presentations, proposals, and follow-up activities.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with existing and prospective clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Assist with preparing business proposals, partnership materials, presentations, and promotional resources.
• Support market research, competitive analysis, and assessments of potential program opportunities.
• Identify potential sponsors, donors, and funding partners and support outreach and relationshipbuilding activities.
• Assist with developing sponsorship proposals, fundraising campaigns, donor communications, recognition activities, and stewardship initiatives.
• Research grant and funding opportunities and assist with applications and reporting as required.
• Maintain business development databases, track leads and opportunities, and report on outreach activities and results.
• Represent OSC at networking events, conferences, and community engagement opportunities.

Marketing, Communications & Public Awareness

• Coordinate and maintain OSC's social media platforms, including content planning, development, scheduling, and engagement.
• Develop and distribute organizational newsletters, email campaigns, and other digital communications.
• Support the development and implementation of marketing strategies to promote OSC's programs, services, fundraising and awareness initiatives.
• Create engaging promotional materials, presentations, and digital content for various audiences.
• Assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of road safety education and public awareness campaigns.
• Support website content updates and maintain consistency in organizational messaging and branding.
• Coordinate communications with schools, municipalities, community partners, and other stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to increase OSC's visibility, audience engagement, and program reach.
• Monitor and report on communications and marketing activities and results.

Program Coordination & Development

• Coordinate the delivery of various OSC programs including promotion, scheduling, program logistics, client support, administration and communications.
• Support the planning, development, and implementation of new education, training, and road safety programs and services.
• Coordinate program materials, resources, stakeholder communications, and operational requirements.
• Maintain program records, participation statistics, and reporting information.
• Assist with evaluating program performance and identifying opportunities for improvement and growth.
• Support scheduling and coordination activities across other OSC programs as required.

Administration & Organizational Support

• Prepare reports, presentations, correspondence, proposals, and other documentation.
• Maintain accurate contact databases, business development records, and program information.
• Coordinate meetings, events, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Support departmental administrative processes and organizational projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Non-Profit Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in business development, marketing, communications, program coordination, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities, develop relationships, and support business or program growth.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience developing professional correspondence, promotional materials, and presentations.
• Experience managing social media platforms, newsletters, and digital communications.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Creative thinking and the ability to contribute new ideas for programs, partnerships, marketing, and organizational growth.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting sponsorship, fundraising, donor engagement, or grant activities is considered an asset.
• Experience working with municipalities, school boards, community organizations, or the not-forprofit sector is considered an asset.
• Experience with CRM systems, email marketing platforms, website content management systems, and Canva is considered an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate effectively with colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Exceptional attention to detail, professionalism, and accountability.
• Valid Ontario driver's license and access to reliable transportation is considered an asset.

COMPENSATION

The Ottawa Safety Council offers a competitive salary in the range of $55,000 to $65,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including:

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
• Employer-matched Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (GRSP).
• Paid sick days, paid personal days, and paid time off during the holiday season.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive, collaborative, and mission-driven workplace culture.