Job Description

Want to make a difference in your career? Consider this opportunity.



Reporting to the Director, Corporate Communications, the Manager of Internal Communications will lead a team responsible for providing best in class internal communications that drives awareness and engagement. The Manager has a passion for internal communications and will lead a small, professional team of communications advisors responsible for the implementation of a robust annual internal communications plan, program and project specific strategies and plans that support Ontario Health\xe2\x80\x99s objectives and inspire our people.



Here is what you will be doing:

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  Lead the implementation of Ontario Health\xe2\x80\x99s internal communications strategy and annual plans, partnering with HR and other leaders and team across the organization;
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  Craft high level communications materials that provide storytelling and consistent narratives to incorporate into all program-specific and related communication;
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  Execute internal communications strategies and initiatives that support organizational objectives positioning Ontario Health as a progressive employer and great place to work;
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  With a team, manage and support organization wide internal communications events such as townhalls and forums;
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  Provide internal communications support to Ontario Health portfolios, program and project teams;
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  Ensure consistent communications while anticipating sometimes conflicting priorities and demands, and future trends, across an ever-evolving complex landscape;
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  Establish relationships with and become a trusted communications advisor to leaders, program teams, and business partners;
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  Monitor and report on the success/learnings of strategies and apply to future work;
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  Innovate using the latest tools, techniques and trends within internal communications and employee engagement;
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  Contribute to the overall goals and objectives of the Communications and Engagement team, delivering on short- and long-term organizational strategies;
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  Direct a team of communications professionals, facilitating teamwork and a customer-focused approach to advising and service delivery;
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  Effectively manage staffing and budgeting functions related to recruitment, retention, performance development and management

Here is what you will need to be successful:



Education and Experience

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  7+ years of communications experience with progressive experience leading teams preferred;
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  Undergraduate degree required, preferably in communications, public relations, marketing or journalism with experience managing deadline driven projects;
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  Experience within a large complex public sector organization with multiple lines of business an asset;
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  Demonstrated experience managing corporate-wide or large-scale projects.

Knowledge and Skills

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  Experience creating internal communications strategies for large, complex organizations;
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  Well versed in communications practices, particularly in the areas of internal communications strategy and planning, and employee engagement;
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  Knowledge and application of industry communications evaluation/measurement approaches and tools;
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  Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and mentor teams to succeed;
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  Flexible and resourceful with the highest degree of professionalism;
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  Calm under pressure with an ability to work flexibly to tight deadlines, as part of a team;
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  Aptitude for problem solving;
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  Ability to deal effectively with ambiguity and frequent changes;
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  Ability to manage multiple programs of work and delegate;
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  Excellent written, oral and presentation skills;
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  Experience building consensus among internal stakeholders;
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  Proficient within Office365;
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  Bilingualism in English and French is an asset.

Employment Type: Permanent full-time 37.5 hours



Paygrade and Zone: 7B



Location: Ontario (currently hybrid; subject to change)

All applicants must be a resident of Ontario to be considered for roles at Ontario Health.



Internal Application Deadline Date: March 6 2023 at 11:59pm EST



Ontario Health encourages applications from candidates who are First Nations, M\xc3\xa9tis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous; Francophone; Black and racialized; members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; trans and nonbinary; and disabled.

We encourage applicants with accessibility needs to notify us if they have any accommodation needs in the application and/or interview process.



Note: As part of the initial recruitment screening process, applicants must confirm that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If applicants are not fully vaccinated, they will be required to identify any accommodation needs pursuant to a protected ground under the Code. Applicants who identify an accommodation need will be required to provide supporting documentation with respect to their need for accommodation when requested by Ontario Health. If no such accommodation is identified, the applicant will not be eligible to proceed through the recruitment process.