Job Description

Competition #:
05564419


Employee Type:
PERMANENT FULL TIME


Bargaining Unit:
NON-CONTRACT


Facility:
CORPORATE OFFICE


Department:
NH PLANNING + DEVELOPMENT


Reports To:
REGIONAL MANAGER, CORPORATE & PROGRAM COMMUNICATIO


Close Date:
OPEN UNTIL FILLED


Comments:



This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer\xe2\x80\x99s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.



Position Summary



If you are looking for friendly, supportive staff, work life balance and affordable living this may be just the opportunity that will take your career to a new level.

The Communications Advisor is a member of the team responsible for the marketing and communications needs of Northern Health\xe2\x80\x99s (NH\xe2\x80\x99s) corporate and program needs, including:
A combination of strategic and tactical communications assistance with projects and services of interest to stakeholders, including but not limited to staff, the public, community groups, interest and advocacy groups, various levels of government, and media.
Assisting with the day-to-day informational needs of stakeholder groups.
Assisting in the development and implementation of strategic Communications department priorities, which stem from NH\xe2\x80\x99s Strategic Plan.
Assisting in community relations and consultation activities, and health promotion and improvement initiatives.
Assisting in other communications activities, including emergency situations, as required.

Prince George has a population of 89,490 (2021) local residents and is a service centre for approximately 320,000. Prince George has all of the amenities of a larger city mixed with the charm and friendliness of a smaller town. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!
Comprehensive benefit packages including MSP, extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
Three/Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
Relocation Incentive is available for eligible positions
Employee referral program
Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
\xe2\x80\x9cLoan Forgiveness Programs\xe2\x80\x9d are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.





Qualifications



Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or another related field.
Minimum five (5) years\xe2\x80\x99 related experience in communications, marketing and/or journalism, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Previous experience in a health care, government, public sector, not-for-profit, or corporate environment is an asset.
Experience with content development across various formats (business materials like memos, social media, multimedia, etc.) and content planning are an asset.

Skills and Abilities:
Outstanding written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build and foster relationships with widely differing groups.
Ability to develop engaging and interesting original content.
Ability to be strategic in the design of communication campaigns.
Skilled in writing for a variety of audiences and media, including print, video (scripts), web, and social media.
Extensive knowledge of communications tools and practices used in a corporate environment.
Working knowledge of graphic design, photography, publications production, desktop publishing, video, and electronic communications.
Ability to work effectively with senior leaders and other stakeholders in a wide variety of settings across the organization.
Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment.
Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally in a confident and effective manner.
Ability to handle confidential and/or sensitive issues in a professional manner.
Ability to remain calm, alert and high functioning under stressful situations.
Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
Ability to set priorities and be results-oriented.
Ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously, while maintaining a positive and proactive attitude.
Flexibility to provide after-hours service in emergencies or unpredictable circumstances.
Knowledge of current health topics and issues in the NH region, BC, and Canada is an asset.

Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation\xe2\x80\x99s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.

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