Communications Advisor One Person One Record (opor)

Halifax, NS, Canada

Job Description


Req ID: 169738
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Provincial Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department: OPOR Change MGMT Communication
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 7-Dec-23

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We\'re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there\'s a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with an Nova Scotia Health role means you\'ll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Director of Communications, Corporate and functionally reports to the Director, Clinical Engagement, One Person One Record (OPOR) Program, is a key member of the OPOR program, the Communications Advisor will provide strategic and technical advice and deliver dynamic communication products to ensure achievement of NS Health, IWK and government\'s goals related to OPOR. Working closely with colleagues in communications and OPOR clinical engagement, the position supports the team\'s communication and engagement activities that build and strengthen the organizations response to issues, challenges and opportunities that advance the OPOR program in the health system.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

  • Undergraduate degree in communications, public relations or a related field
  • Minimum of three years\' relevant experience in the communications sector.
  • Knowledge of best practice related to corporate communications, engagement, public relations, graphic design, online engagement
  • Exceptional skills in preparing web, social media, and online engagement strategies with demonstrated success in developing effective content and engaging audiences.
  • Demonstrated success in desktop publishing and basic layout design.
  • Strategic and system-focused thinking; strong analysis and decision-making skills.
  • Strong communication, presentation and organizational skills.
  • Experience in planning and coordinating events.
  • Ability to support internal and external collaborative relationships.
  • Experience managing public relations issues and in reputation management.
  • Computer proficiency and interest and ability to work within online platforms.
  • Ability to produce dynamic content across a variety of platforms and for a variety of mediums (graphic design).
The following will be considered assets:
  • Knowledge of change theory and change management practices
  • Knowledge and expertise in digital marketing, audience development
  • Knowledge of IAP2 principles and practices
  • Experience in the health sector
  • Working proficiency of French
Hours
  • Long-assignment, Full-time Position; 75 Hours Biweekly
  • Approximately 12 months (possible assignment length extension)
Compensation and Incentives

$32.01 - $40.02 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You\'ve Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Preferred candidates must be able to demonstrate proof of primary series of COVID -19 vaccine at time of hire.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2258753
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    $32.01 - 40.02 per hour
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Halifax, NS, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned