Job Description

Your Opportunity:The SMART Initiative, funded by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), is a 4-year project aiming to reduce barriers to foreign credential recognition, provide Internationally Educated Health Professionals (IEHPs) with Canadian work experience, facilitate labor mobility across provinces and territories and assist IEHPs in understanding their role in the Canadian health system and its culture. The SMART Initiative (A Sustainable, Multi-Collaborator approach from Arrival to Readiness for Practice and Transition) offers the only comprehensive program in Canada that enhances existing pathways for Career & Learning Development, Practice Readiness, Mentorship, Work Placement and Social Support for IEHPs. The initiative will be a demonstration project in Alberta that is designed with flexibility for scaling across Canada. The Alberta International Medical Graduate Association (AIMGA) is a co-applicant in the grant, and the programs and tools that AIMGA have developed to support International Medical Graduates (IMGs) will be leveraged and scaled in this project. The initiative complements or expands existing efforts to support the integration of IEHPs into the workforce through three deliverables: SMART Hub: A multi-lingual web-based concierge platform for IEHPs and their mentors. Microlearning Journey: Blended learning curriculums to assist both in the integration of IEHPs into the Alberta health system and for training mentors to support IEHPs. Mentor Community of Practice: Strengthen networking and learning for mentors. The SMART Initiative is complex and will involve advanced business, project and technical subject matter expertise. The national scope, scalability, and replicability aspects are essential success elements, as is extensive collaboration and engagement with other Canadian healthcare jurisdictions and colleges.Description:The Associate Consultant - Communications is responsible for: The development and implementation of the FCRP communication/engagements strategies that increase awareness and facilitate the knowledge of the program to prospective applicants and collaborators. Building and growing relationships between FCRP collaborators, internal and external to AHS. Providing liaison services between members of the SMART initiative cohort and the project team. Supporting the strategic direction of the SMART initiative. The Associate Consultant is responsible for developing and implementing communication activities for the Steering Team, Project team, Advisory group by undertaking planning and delivery of communications, promotional activities, media relations and issues management. This position will predominately support communications activities related to SMART Initiative project requirements. This position works in collaboration with lead and senior communications advisors to develop and implement communication plans, to develop key messaging, briefing notes, speaking notes, etc. in consultation with key stakeholders; researches and writes content for various communication tools, including publications and internal and external websites.

• Recovery Alberta: N
• Classification: Associate Consultant
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: SMART Initiative - Innovation and Business Intelligence
• Primary Location: Seventh Street Plaza
• Location Details: Eligible to work remotely within Alberta
• Negotiable Location: Provincial
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 24-JAN-2025
• Date Available: 03-FEB-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $24.30
• Maximum Salary: $40.49
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:A degree or diploma in communications, journalism or related field. Two or more years' experience in a communications role. A combination of education, skills and experience may be required.
Additional Required Qualifications:Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong organization, interpersonal and time management skills. Attention to detail and sound decision-making skills. Demonstrated relationship-building skills. Proven initiative and motivation. Ability to manage tight deadlines and juggle multiple priorities. Demonstrated ability to work with confidential, sensitive information.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience working in a healthcare organization may be considered an asset.Please note:All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.Security Screening:A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.Healthy Albertans. Healthy
Communities. Together.We're passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, all across Alberta.Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it's about putting patients' and families' experiences, priorities and trust first.We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Alberta Health Services