Job Description

Requisition ID: 377577Position Number: 20048331Posting End Date: April 1, 2025City: WinnipegEmployer: Shared HealthSite: Shared Health - Winnipeg Shared HealthDepartment / Unit: SH-Comm Media RelationsJob Stream: Non-ClinicalUnion: Non UnionAnticipated Start Date: 04/01/2025FTE: 1.00Anticipated Shift: Days; Some after hours work is required.Work Arrangement: HybridDaily Hours Worked: 7.75Annual Base Hours: 2015Salary is commensurate with education and qualifications.Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient- centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.Position OverviewManage, oversee, and engage a service focused team to contribute to strategy development, develop materials to support, and to execute a wide range of proactive and reactive strategic initiatives managing the organization's reputation and public profile as a trusted voice in health care. Collaborate to manage key strategic relationships and partnerships to ensure the health needs of Manitobans are fulfilled compassionately, effectively and as close to home as possible.Assigned work areas may include media and government relations, communications and engagement and/or corporate communications support for operational, service delivery and administrative functions of the organization. Depending on the designated work assignment(s) the Communications Lead will:

• Act on behalf of the Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Relations Lead in liaison with executive team members as required.
• Provide support for strategic communications, crisis and change management communications, employer brand and reputation management.
• Oversee and direct work to support valued relationships with government departments, service delivery organizations, and other entities responsible for health services and contribute strategic advice to the development of organizational briefing materials and day-to-day departmental and/or media generated requests.
• Support communications and/or media training and preparation for presentations for organizational leaders.
• Act as a champion of Shared Health's culture and a brand ambassador in articulating the organization's employer value proposition to employees and community partners.

Experience

• 5 years of progressive experience within an enterprise-wide communications and public relations function, including:

• 5 years of experience focused on large-scale, strategic organizational communication planning initiatives.
• 3 years of demonstrated project management experience including developing, leading and implementing complex and integrated communications plans.
• 3 years of experience preparing presentations and coordinating communications, engagement or media management, preparing communication plans, and developing written materials for internal or external audiences.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• A post-secondary degree in a communication, public relations, marketing, journalism, political science or a related discipline from an accredited educational institution.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Active member in good standing of an associated regulatory body as appropriate.

Qualifications and Skills

• Leadership capabilities appropriate to middle management as illustrated by the

framework. * Excellent oral and written communication skills, particularly optimized for concise, engaging and easy to understand format for presentations, public information sessions and digital media platforms.

• Demonstrated ability to create, maintain and improve professional relationships across a diverse network of stakeholders and partners.
• Previous experience in a large, publicly-funded or government environment is an asset.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work safely in a typical computerized office environment with frequent meetings, and to lift and carry items of up to approximately 10 kg.
• Interruptions to respond to questions from executives and government representatives are common; dedicated and focused time for planning and concentration can be scheduled.
• Travel throughout the province requiring a valid Manitoba driver's license and use of a personal motor vehicle.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

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