IABC/Toronto Careerline; Post a Job

CareerLine is a job advertising service targeted to all IABC/Toronto members. Opportunities can include jobs in public relations, employee communications, investor relations, government relations, web content development, writing and editing, etc.

Currently, CareerLine receives more than 1,500 web hits per week. All jobs are classified by level of experience. Detailed job openings are posted for 45-days, or until the job expiry date has passed--which ever comes first, on the members-only secured portion of the chapter's Website. Members can access the Website, 24/7, to review job opportunities.

How to place an ad

1. Complete the two online reservation forms – the first form is your contact information and the second form is the actual job posting (post a CareerLine advertisement icon down below)
2. Review your ad copy
3. Submit the forms to IABC/Toronto and your listing will be activated within 24 hours (minus holidays and weekends). Postings can be placed on a specific day if requested at no extra charge if you contact the office with your request.
4. You will receive a job posting confirmation via email that your ad was received. It will include your total advertisement cost. If you don't receive confirmation within 24 hours of submitting your ad, please call IABC/Toronto’s administrative office at 416-968-0264.
5. You will be mailed an invoice at the end of the month.

Rates and additional details

1. The listing rate for members is $200 and $400 for non-members for a single job posting for 45 days or until the job expiry has passed, which ever comes first, on the IABC/Toronto member only section of its Website. Rates do not include GST.
2. Each ad contains a 100-word job description. Combined copy for the description and qualifications sections exceeding 100 words will incur an extra charge of $20 for every additional 15 words or part thereof. There is not a word count charge for the 'To Apply' section.
3. VOLUNTEER POSTINGS
   • Can be posted for FREE (for members and non-members). Volunteer postings will only be accepted from not-for-profit associations and/or registered charities. A charitable number, or other proof that the association/organization is not-for-profit, with the submission.
4. INTERNSHIP POSTINGS
   • Available at the rate of $30 for IABC/Toronto members and $45 for non-members plus GST.
   • Please indicate the length of the internship in the job description
5. Increase your results. Job posting notifications are e-mailed directly to the membership for FREE.
6. Payment – you will be mailed an invoice at the end of the month. To prepay using VISA, MasterCard or American Express, please contact the IABC/Toronto office via phone or email.

Additional Information

• Job openings can be placed on the Website ANY DAY of the business week at no extra charge.
• Please note no rebates are given for de-listing early.
• If you are GST exempt, please advise the IABC/Toronto office

Tips on preparing your ad

1. Prepare the text of your advertisement in a word processing program first. This will save time and possible problems later.
2. Level of Experience – all advertisements are posted by level of position. Since every position is unique, IABC/Toronto recommends the following as a guide:
   • Junior positions (Considered 0 to 5 years of experience)
   • Intermediate (5-10 years of experience)
   • Senior (More than 10 years of experience)
3. Position
   • Use complete words for the job title (e.g. Senior instead of Snr.)
   • If not full-time, indicate if the position is a contract, part-time, internship, volunteer, or even project
4. Description of the opportunity
   • Use key words that attract the right people
   • Include a few sentences to introduce your company/organization – who you are, what you do, etc…
   • Provide a summary of the role, responsibilities, and expectations
   • Compensation information is optional, note a broad salary range allows job seekers to self-select positions more quickly
5. Qualifications – provide a brief summary on the skill set, years of experience, professional skills, education level, unique qualifications, etc…
6. To Apply
   • Include the specific location of the position (city e.g. Richmond Hill, Mississauga, North York, Scarborough, downtown Toronto)
   • Provide specific details regarding the application process including your address, email and/or fax number
   • If required, include additional information or materials (e.g. work samples)

Commonly Asked Questions

• How can I view my advertisement?
Please contact the IABC/Toronto office and they will fax a copy of your posting for you.

• How do I calculate the total advertisement cost?
Once you place your advertisement, you will receive an email with the total cost of the advertising placement.

• Can I opt out of the free email job notification service?
Yes, please advise the IABC/Toronto office right after submitting your posting as the email job notification will be sent the same day your job is posted to the IABC/Toronto Website.

• Can I make changes after the job has been posted?
You are permitted to make minor changes and additions. Major changes to the position would be considered a new job advertisement. Please contact the IABC/Toronto office for more information.

• How do I know if I have an IABC/Toronto member within my company?
Please contact the IABC/Toronto office to check.

• Do I need the IABC/Toronto member within my organization to complete the job posting?
No, you can complete the job posting without the IABC/Toronto member.

• Is there a spell check?
The IABC/Toronto office automatically reviews all job advertisements. If you find an error, please contact the IABC/Toronto office immediately.

• I work for a recruiting agency, my client is an IABC member. Will we qualify for IABC/Toronto member rates?
Yes once it is confirmed that your client is a IABC/Toronto member.

Need more information? Want to give us some feedback? Send an e-mail message to toronto-info@iabc.com or call 416-968-0264.