Job Description

Salary Range: $80,935 - $116,344 / year. The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate\xe2\x80\x99s relevant education and experience, and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan. Salary will be prorated accordingly for part time roles.

Job Summary:

In accordance with the mission, vision, values, and strategic directions of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), patient and employee safety are a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. The Manager, Communications, BCCH Research Institute (BCCHR) is accountable for BCCHR\xe2\x80\x99s communications strategy and communications activities in support of BCCHR\xe2\x80\x99s strategic plan.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Administration & Operations, BCCHR, in support of the Executive Director, BCCHR, and working closely with PHSA\xe2\x80\x99s Chief Communications Officer, the Manager, Communications, BCCHR is accountable for planning, implementing and evaluating communications and public affairs initiatives at BCCHR. The Manager, Communications provides counsel to BCCHR executive, administrative and scientific leadership on communications planning and facilitation; identifies and manages sensitive issues; prepares briefing notes; identifies and coaches media spokespersons; plans media events and oversees BCCHR communications materials such as the website, newsletters, news releases and other materials. In addition, the Manager, Communications works with key BCCHR investigators, staff and PHSA Communications to support BCCHR change internally and oversee the implementation of corporate identity strategies. The role contributes to creating a strong team environment by fostering trust and mutual respect, and supporting open dialogue on issues that allow for the optimization of BCCHR\xe2\x80\x99s projects and strategic goals. The Manager also supports BCCHR\xe2\x80\x99s efforts to continually improve on the high quality of service provided to BCCHR\xe2\x80\x99s research community.

The Manager, Communications is a senior communications professional leading a communications team to provide timely advice and support to BCCHR executive, scientific and administrative leadership on all matters under its mandate. The Manager, Communications contributes to the overall communications strategy of PHSA in conjunction with other senior communications staff.

Qualifications:

A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a university degree in communications, journalism or a related field and a minimum of seven (7) to ten (ten) years of experience, including two (2) years of experience in a supervisory capacity.

Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of communications and marketing. Demonstrated knowledge of social marketing as applied to healthcare. Demonstrated knowledge of legislative policy development and processes of various levels of government. Demonstrated leadership and managerial skills. Demonstrated ability to create and execute strategic communication plans. Demonstrated understanding of the essence and subtleties of communications in order that exchanges are understood at all levels within a complex internal and external network. Demonstrated ability to respond to the needs of stakeholders supported by an acute awareness of the impact of actions. Demonstrated ability to problem-solve with a global perspective in order to incorporate the organization\xe2\x80\x99s action for self and others that are results oriented. Demonstrated commitment to the value of continuous learning.

Provincial Health Services Authority