Position Type: Independent contractor (part time or full time)
Compensation: CAD $50/hr
Positions Available: 1-2 (minimum 15 hours, maximum 37.5 hours per week)
Start Date: As soon as possible
End Date: March 31, 2024, possible extension.
Location: Remote, within Canada
Language: English
Status: Open
Community-Based Research Centre (CBRC) promotes the health of people of diverse sexualities and genders through research and intervention development. CBRC’s core pillars – community-led research, knowledge exchange, network building, and leadership development – position the organization as a thought leader, transforming ideas into actions that make a difference in our communities. CBRC was incorporated in 1999 and is a non-profit charitable organization. Our main office is located in Vancouver, British Columbia, and we also have satellite offices located in Edmonton, Toronto, and Halifax.
CBRC believes in work led by and for the community. As part of our commitment to employment equity, we encourage applications from queer, trans and non-binary people, Indigenous, Black and people of colour (IBPOC) individuals, Two-Spirit people, people living with HIV, people living with Hepatitis C, disabled people, 2SLGBTQQIA+ women, and other people with fabulous and diverse identities and experiences. CBRC acknowledges that not everyone is able to publicly disclose these identities, and we do not expect that employees will disclose this in the course of their work. At CBRC, we also recognize the value of a variety of educational experiences, including but not limited to academic, career-based, and personal learnings. No one’s submission will be ignored due to having not met a formal educational threshold.
Description
The Graphic Designer (contractor) will produce digital graphics, print collateral, reports, educational module PowerPoint presentations and other creative designs for CBRC’s various initiatives and campaigns. Ideal individuals will possess experience in working with 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. They will also have experience and interest translating data and research into engaging infographics, charts and graphs as a tool for health promotion, community engagement, and structural change.
Primary Job Responsibilities
- Working with CBRC’s Associate Director, Communications and Digital & Visual Communications Coordinator to develop, implement, monitor, and execute CBRC’s digital communications strategy and visual representation of CBRC and associated projects, initiatives and campaigns;
- Coordinate design projects for a diverse range of digital and print communications products including, but not limited to, reports, executive summaries, 2-pagers, digital/social shareables, and branding;
- Coordinate various aspects of creative, including copy, design and content development, in a positive and authentic way that reflects CBRC’s values;
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams or external vendors to ensure execution of digital and/or visual communications when needed;
- Provide additional support to other projects and activities led by the Communications team.
Minimum Requirements
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in an area related to graphic design, marketing and communications;
- Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), PowerPoint, Canva;
- Ability to develop creative and engaging designs within branding guidelines, with knowledge of developing designs for digital and print applications;
- Excellent verbal and written skills in English.
Other Competencies & Qualifications (assets)
- Communication skills in French;
- Highly organized and strong attention to detail;
Video editing skills; - Capacity to prioritize tasks and function under tight and/or competing deadlines;
- Ability to interact professionally and effectively with partners from varying sectors including academic, government and community agencies;
- Effective creativity, critical analysis and problem-solving skills.
Accessibility
If this process presents barriers, please get in touch via email ([email protected]) with the subject line Access: Graphic Design Contractor or call us (604-568-7478) to discuss alternative formats for submitting an application.
How to apply
Please submit your resume, design samples and/or portfolio with the subject line “Graphic Design Contractor” to [email protected]. Applications are accepted on rolling basis.
