Communications Coordinator, EWSWA

Department: Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority
Position Type: Full-time  (35 hrs./week)
Location: Essex, Ontario
Posting #: SWA-03-26
Opening Date: January 15, 2026
Internal Closing: Date: January 23, 2026
Closing Date: February 8, 2026

Role Snapshot (Our Elevator Pitch!)

Are you a creative and strategic communications professional with a passion for public engagement and environmental sustainability? As a Communications Coordinator with the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA), you will lead communication, promotion and education (P&E) efforts to support residents to take responsible actions toward reducing their carbon footprint by incorporating waste diversion programs and practices into their lifestyles. You will create engaging digital content, coordinate public events, and collaborate with stakeholders to promote sustainability initiatives. Your expertise in digital media and public outreach will ensure that EWSWA’s messaging is impactful, accessible, and aligned with industry best practices.

Why Work With Us?

The Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA) is the governmental agency charged with the responsibility of providing an economical and environmentally conscious integrated solid waste management system for the County of Essex (County) and the City of Windsor (City). The mission of the EWSWA is to provide programs to manage the solid, non-hazardous waste generated in the County and the City in an environmentally sound manner through processes which include, but are not necessarily limited to reduction, reuse, recycling, composting, and landfilling.

About the Team

As the Communications Coordinator, you will create and manage communication, advertising, and promotional initiatives for the EWSWA. The role emphasizes digital and multimedia content creation, event coordination, public education, and stakeholder collaboration. The Coordinator ensures all communications are accessible and aligned with evolving best practices and legislative requirements

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will be responsible for:
1. Content Creation and Digital Management

• • Develop and produce communication materials (newsletters, resources, signage)
  • Create engaging digital content optimized for multiple platforms (social media, app, video, e-newsletters)
  • Oversee website and app updates ensuring their accessibility, functionality, and compliance

2. Community Engagement and Outreach

• • Address public inquiries and manage municipal waste collection calendars for each municipality in the County and assist with City calendars too
  • Partner with municipalities, schools, and environmental groups for public education campaigns
  • Organize and execute outreach initiatives, including but not limited to Earth Day and Waste Reduction Week
  • Launch a new regional Green Bin Program initiative for over 164,000 households in the Essex-Windsor region

3. Event Coordination and Promotions

• • Plan and execute events (Open Houses, Earth Day, YQG Green Expo, etc.)
  • Coordinate advertising and promotional campaigns across various media channels
  • Engage with stakeholders to enhance event reach and community impact

4. Strategic Planning and Data Analysis

• • Design and update EWSWA’s Communication Strategy Plan
  • Track and analyze digital and campaign performance using analytics tools
  • Manage budgets, secure grants, and allocate resources effectively

5. Professional Development and Industry Trends

• • Attend workshops and conferences to stay current with communication strategies and environmental trends
  • Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to improve communication initiatives

6. Other Duties as Assigned

• • Support additional departmental projects and initiatives as required

What We Are Offering

As a CUPE 2974.1 position, this role is on Band 11 with a starting hourly rate of $35.71 (effective April 1, 2025), and that is just the beginning. The benefit package is second to none, and the defined benefit plan of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (O.M.E.R.S) is a pension system sought by many.