CA$60,000 – CA$68,000MidFull Time
Who we are
At Heart & Stroke our mission is to promote health, save lives and enhance recovery. We are committed to a culture that exemplifies our core values: champion health, practice humility, embrace change, drive impact, learn and grow and be heartfelt, as we work together to beat heart disease and stroke.
We believe in equity, diversity and inclusion ― it’s embedded in our values and core mission work to support all people in Canada to lead healthier lives. We are committed to applying this principle to cultivate a welcoming environment that embraces diversity among our employees. Candidates from diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, women and people living with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.
To learn more about our mission, values, commitment to EDI, and the difference Heart & Stroke makes in the lives of people in Canada at every age, please visit our website.
The opportunity
Please note Heart & Stroke offers a hybrid work option. Candidates must be able to travel to the Toronto office when requested.
This role supports the Heart & Stroke content team in developing, delivering and maintaining engaging and impactful content for heartandstroke.ca and other channels. The role is versed in digital content best practices, including the responsible use of AI, SEO optimization, personalization and understanding of current trends. The ideal candidate is a fast learner and a good communicator who can integrate input from a variety of stakeholders into a clear plan. The role requires a confident writer who can switch between long and short copy with ease and is highly organized, self-motivated and attentive to details.
Reporting to the senior editor, content, the content coordinator is part of a team working as the Foundation’s internal content agency — serving the needs of various business units. While the content coordinator manages some projects and tasks independently, they will also work in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
How you will make an impact every day
Work with content and digital teams to develop and deliver data-driven content with the audience at the centre.
Researching, writing, editing and optimizing new website content, as assigned
using AI across the content creation process, understanding its limitations and adhering to AI guidelines
preparing content for publication, including image research and optimization to improve searchability and readability
working with the digital experience specialist to identify SEO opportunities, when editing and rewriting content, to ensure discoverability
researching interesting topics and opportunities that increase web traffic and engagement
performing competitor content analysis
reviewing content with accessibility and equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) perspectives to ensure it aligns with the foundation’s commitments
working with the content and digital teams to develop creative solutions to content needs
contributing ideas and developing prototypes in collaboration with internal stakeholders
managing monthly newsletter execution under the direction of the senior editor, content, writing content and managing workflow.
Maintain content updates and processes
Reviewing and updating content as assigned
maintaining back-end systems — including writing and updating copydecks — for orderly site maintenance and content tracking
supporting content team in developing and improving workflow and related processes to maximize efficiency and facilitate collaboration
quality assurance testing of various digital properties (e.g. website, email newsletter).
Provide excellent client services
Participating in content + creative services meetings and working with project manager to ensure internal client requests are delivered on time and on brief.
Managing tasks to completion including periodic reporting to senior editor, content, and communicating with stakeholders, as required
Prioritizing appropriately.
Who we need
Education
Post-secondary
Experience
2–3 years of experience supporting digital content (marketing role or not-for-profit experience would be an asset)
Skills
strong writing skills (i.e. blogs and articles)
knowledge of digital media, including SEO and user journeys
comfortable using AI while recognizing its limitations
understanding of audience mind-set
aptitude for client service
demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
highly organized and attentive to details
self-starter
ability to maintain productivity and pivot effectively
knowledge of French would be an asset
What we offer
At Heart & Stroke, we make it a priority to foster a culture of caring by implementing practices and programs that foster respect, compassion, trust and attentiveness to our own and others’ health and well-being.
This role offers a hiring range of $60,000 to $68,000, aligned with our compensation framework and your professional background. We believe that time off is integral to the personal health and wellness of our employees. We offer a generous paid time-off package including vacation days, personal days, wellness days, and paid company-wide closure between December 25 and January 1. We also provide competitive health, medical, dental and vision benefits; life insurance; disability benefits; an employee assistance program (EAP) and a defined contribution pension plan with employer matching. Our employees also enjoy a flexible hybrid working model and reimbursement for mobile phones and home office setup, as well as opportunities for professional development.
Apply now
If you want to join the fight to beat heart disease and stroke, please apply by sending your resume by May 22, 2026. Applicants must be currently residing in Canada and legally entitled to work in Canada.
Only those candidates that qualify will be selected for an interview. At this time, all interviews are being conducted via phone and/or video call ― we look forward to virtually meeting you!
Accommodation
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible environment. If you have been contacted for an interview and require accommodation to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please let us know and we will do our best to address your needs.
