Job Description

POSTING DATE: April 1, 2025 POSTING #156-25
EXPIRY DATE: April 8, 2025
HURON PERTH HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE
NOTICE OF VACANCY
POSITION: Marketing and Communications Lead, Huron Perth & Area Ontario Health Team
Temporary Full-Time
REPORTS TO: Director, Huron Perth & Area Ontario Health Team
DATE REQUIRED: May 2025
SALARY: $81, 120 per annum
JOB SUMMARY:
The Marketing and Communications Lead for the Huron Perth & Area Ontario Health Team (HPA-OHT) will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the strategic marketing and communication initiatives that support HPA-OHT's mission to deliver integrated, patient-centered care across the region. This role requires a dynamic and innovative leader who can effectively manage various stakeholders to enhance the visibility and impact of the OHT.

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement comprehensive marketing and communication strategies that align with the OHT's goals and objectives.

• Leadership: Lead and execute marketing and communication tasks, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.

• Content Creation: Develop the creation of compelling content for various channels, including digital, print, and social media, to engage and inform stakeholders.

• Brand Management: Ensure consistent and effective brand messaging across all platforms and communications.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including healthcare providers, patients, and community partners.

• Performance Metrics: Monitor and analyze the effectiveness of marketing and communication efforts, using data-driven insights to optimize strategies.

• Crisis Communication: Develop and execute crisis communication plans to manage and mitigate risks across the membership (as needed).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Postsecondary degree in a healthxe2x80x90related area and/or communications, marketing, public relations, journalism or related field.

• Advanced training in graphic design is an asset

REQUIREMENTS:

• Three to five years communications experience in a healthcare setting

• Strong understanding of digital marketing, social media, and content management systems.(Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop/Premiere and/or other graphic design

• Experience in creating internal and external communications and implementing a communications plan.

• Experience in working closely with organizational and senior leadership

• Media relations experience.

• Understanding of the health sector, including primary care, acute care, home care, longxe2x80x90term care, and community support services.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Abilities:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating initiative and collaborative skills.

• Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Demonstrated experience with various social media platforms and with website development or design is an asset.

• Strong understanding of Huron Perth and Area communities is an asset

• Ability to work under pressure and demanding timelines.

• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills, and the ability to work both independently and as a part of team.

• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, layout and design, professional printing/publishing skills, including the ability to present concepts verbally.

• Self-motivated, with excellent organizational and planning skills; a self-starter and is skilled at creating concise, effective communications for complex matters.

• Ability to work in a Home-based environment.

• Project management and time management skills, with demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Knowledge and understanding of current trends in digital media/social media.

• High standards of ethics and confidentiality to handle sensitive information.

Please be advised that we are no longer accepting emailed or paper-based resumes. Please submit a complete resume by visiting our job opportunities page on our website: www.hpha.ca
As a part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance requires that all staff have received the required doses of COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada. The Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance is an equal opportunity employer that strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. We know that we are strengthened by a diverse workforce and encourage applications from all equity-seeking groups, including but not limited to: Indigenous persons, visible minorities, persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities, persons who identify as women and persons of marginalized sexual orientation and gender identities. Upon individual requests, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should Any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection process, please contact Human Resources for assistance.