OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN OUR TEAM Job Title : Communications and Engagement Coordinator Reports to: Executive Lead Status: Full-time contract Jan 8/2024 \xe2\x80\x93 Dec 31/2024 with opportunity for renewal The Nipissing Wellness Ontario Health Team (NW OHT) has formed in response to the
Ministry of Health\xe2\x80\x99s ongoing restructuring of our provincial healthcare system. To date we are a collaborative group of 30+ partners and affiliates who are working together with patients, families, and caregivers, to enhance healthcare across the Nipissing district. We are looking to hire a team-oriented, motivated individual with a working knowledge of our healthcare system to be our Communications and Engagement
Coordinator. The successful candidate will work alongside the NW OHT Executive Lead and our NW OHT Patient, Family and Caregiver Council, and Collaboration Council and play a key role in supporting internal and external communications, as well as supporting planning and implementation of community engagement. Responsibilities: \xe2\x97\x8f Update and operationalize NW OHT 24-25 communication plan
\xe2\x97\x8f Ensure accurate and comprehensive web content to engage and inform our stakeholders
\xe2\x97\x8f Develop a strong online presence by maintaining the NW OHT website and creating a social media presence
\xe2\x97\x8f Plan, organize, and implement internal and external communication plans and activities. This includes researching, writing, and editing content for materials such as quarterly newsletters, external press releases, press conferences, in- house publications, project reports, audio-visual, etc. \xe2\x97\x8f Be the direct contact for all media related inquiries and facilitate interviews with the appropriate spokesperson(s). \xe2\x97\x8f Work with PFCC and NWOHT Collaboration Council to co-design and launch community engagement strategy \xe2\x97\x8f Engage with NWOHT partner organization communications leads to ensure co- ordinated and integrated approach to communication and community engagement \xe2\x97\x8f Partner with NWOHT working groups to create and deploy integrated communications campaigns that meet NWOHT goals and objectives \xe2\x97\x8f Monitor and report on progress
\xe2\x97\x8f Lead development of influential engagement for various target audiences and stakeholders including briefing notes, presentations, speaking notes, key messages, updates, and external newsletters \xe2\x97\x8f Support the organization and execution of town hall style meetings, and other community engagement events, to engage the public and regional partners in the work of the NW OHT \xe2\x97\x8f Embed in all NWOHT work the shared vision, values and guiding principles including principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion. \xe2\x97\x8f Organize and oversee logistics for events
\xe2\x97\x8f Work in close collaboration with NW OHT Executive
\xe2\x97\x8f Other duties as required QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Education: \xe2\x97\x8f Undergraduate Degree in communications/public relations, English, journalism, marketing, public health, healthcare administration, or equivalent experience. Experience: A minimum of 5 years working in public relations or communications, preferably within the health and social services sectors. Job Specific Competencies: \xe2\x97\x8f Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in both official languages, including the ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy with diverse groups of stakeholders, including patients, front-line healthcare providers, community agencies, and healthcare administrators. \xe2\x97\x8f Demonstrated ability to write and edit clear, engaging and grammatically correct content targeted to different audiences. \xe2\x97\x8f The ability to multitask and set priorities, managing time effectively.
\xe2\x97\x8f Possesses a high level of accountability and proven capability to identify opportunities, take initiative, and think through future implications.
\xe2\x97\x8f Maintain a project calendar and deliver communications within assigned deadlines.
\xe2\x97\x8f Success in applying critical thinking and project management skills to the communication planning process.
\xe2\x97\x8f Demonstrated experience implementing engagement and communication plans
\xe2\x97\x8f Demonstrated experience building connections with diverse stakeholders and audiences
\xe2\x97\x8f Ability to manage complex demands independently in a fast-paced environment
\xe2\x97\x8f Creative, professional, self-motivated, and constantly looking to implement best practices in all areas of communications. \xe2\x97\x8f Demonstrated advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office \xe2\x80\x93 PowerPoint, Word,
Excel, and Adobe products). \xe2\x97\x8f Previous, relevant experience in a healthcare context.
\xe2\x97\x8f Graphic design skills and video/multimedia production are considered an asset.
\xe2\x97\x8f Ability to communicate (oral and written) effectively in both official languages required
\xe2\x97\x8f Demonstrated awareness of First Nations / Inuit / Metis culture and communication needs
\xe2\x97\x8f Awareness of AODA standards and ability to support full compliance across NWOHT
\xe2\x97\x8f Understanding of, and commitment to, the NW OHT\xe2\x80\x99s vision and values
\xe2\x97\x8f Awareness of Ontario Patient, Family and Caregiver Declaration of Values
\xe2\x97\x8f Awareness of NWOHT PFCC Partnership and Engagement Strategy Knowledge Knowledge of engagement frameworks/theories
Knowledge of patient partnership strategies
Knowledge of Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Knowledge of AODA standards
Awareness of OHTs and Connecting Care Act (2019)
Microsoft Word, Outlook, MS Teams, Power Point, Excel
Video conferencing and virtual engagement platforms
Knowledge of social media platforms, Mailchimp e-newsletter platform
Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite or similar an asset
Experience with website content management systems
Experience living within the Nipissing region and awareness of communities that make up NWOHT Physical Environment & Working Conditions: This position is mostly of a sedentary nature and requires long periods working on a computer. There are periods of stress when having to meet tight deadlines. The work environment is currently virtual (subject to change). We do anticipate on site meetings will occur and we will request that staff attend these scheduled meetings in person. For virtual work we require that individuals have a private, dedicated workspace, free from distraction with a suitable internet connection to facilitate virtual meetings. Application Deadline: 2023-12-10 Expected Start Date: 2024-01-08 OPPORTUNIT\xc3\x89 DE SE JOINDRE \xc3\x80 NOTRE \xc3\x89QUIPE Titre de Poste : Responsable des communications et de l\xe2\x80\x99engagement communautaire
\xc3\x89quipe Sant\xc3\xa9 Ontario de bien-\xc3\xaatre du Nipissing (ESOBEN). Rapport \xc3\xa0 : Chef Ex\xc3\xa9cutif Statu: Contrat \xc3\xa0 temps plein commencent le Janv. 8/2024 \xe2\x80\x93 D\xc3\xa9c 31/2024 avec possibilit\xc3\xa9 de renouvellement. L\xe2\x80\x99\xc3\xa9quipe Sant\xc3\xa9 Ontario de bien-\xc3\xaatre du Nipissing (ESOBEN) est n\xc3\xa9e du travail du minist\xc3\xa8re de la Sant\xc3\xa9 pour restructurer notre syst\xc3\xa8me de sant\xc3\xa9 provincial. Notre groupe collaboratif compte \xc3\xa0 ce jour plus de 30 partenaires et soci\xc3\xa9t\xc3\xa9s affili\xc3\xa9es qui travaillent avec les patients et patientes, les familles et les personnes soignantes en vue d\xe2\x80\x99am\xc3\xa9liorer le syst\xc3\xa8me de sant\xc3\xa9 dans la r\xc3\xa9gion du Nipissing Responsabilit\xc3\xa9s:
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