Description
Join our team on Vancouver Island as a full-time Senior Consultant, Communications! As part of Island Health, we prioritize patient and staff safety, making continuous quality and safety improvements inherent in all aspects of our work.
What we offer:
•Competitive salary range: $45.64-$65.60
•Competitive benefits: Island Health is proud to offer a robust benefits package that includes extended health and dental coverage, life insurance, an employee and family assistance plan, Municipal Pension Plan, and four weeks of paid vacation.
•Opportunities for growth: No matter where you are in the stage of your healthcare career, we have opportunities for growth and professional development.
•Dynamic environment: Engage in a dynamic and collaborative interdisciplinary setting, where you'll work closely with a wide range of healthcare professionals and medical experts dedicated to achieving excellence in patient care. Join a diverse team that shares your passion and commitment to delivering exceptional healthcare services.
Life on Vancouver Island
Live, work and play! Surrounded by ocean, Vancouver Islanders enjoy the best year-round climate in Canada with warm summers and mild winters. Imagine skiing, golfing, and scuba diving all in the same day! The relaxed pace, easy access to outdoor activities, an abundance of art, music, theatre, and festivals ensures that there is something for everyone. Whatever the lifestyle you are looking for, we have it here.
Your role and responsibilities:
•Provide consultant to Executive Directors, Medical Directors and other leaders at Island Health. Conduct research and analysis, assess media reports, and develop and evaluate communication strategies.
•Work with various departments and Communication, Partnerships, and Primary Care Strategy teams to engage employees, physicians, volunteers, patients, and the community, supporting cultural renewal and a positive corporate image.
•Develop and execute strategic communications plans for Island Health-wide and local programs, from goal setting to implementation and evaluation, considering audience, corporate strategy, budget and sensitive issues.
•Oversee external and internal suppliers for communication projects (writing, design, translation, etc.), managing budgets and deadlines and ensuring quality and adherence to corporate standards.
•Ensure communication materials meet corporate standards and quality expectations and provide budget recommendations to the Vice President for Communications, Partnerships and Primary Care Strategy
•Plan media publicity, speaking opportunities, community displays, social media, and advertising to enhance the corporate image and support organizational strategies.
•Attend and provide strategic communication support on regional, local, and program-related committees.
•Write and distribute articles, news releases, and background documents for internal and external audiences including government agencies.
•Develop and execute event plans and engagement campaigns to strengthen Island Health’s presence in the community.
What you need to apply:
•Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations and/or related discipline.
•Five (5) to seven (7) year's recent related experience in a communications or public affairs role in a large public sector, health care and/or similarly complex organization, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Island Health offers health care services to more than 850,000 residents of Vancouver Island and adjacent coastal communities through hospitals, clinics, health centres, community-based health units, long-term care and assisted living facilities. As the largest employer on Vancouver Island, we employ 30,000 employees and 2,400 physician partners as well as hosting more than 2,500 volunteers.
Link to full job description: https://jd.viha.ca/JD5190.pdf
