Job Description

Land Acknowledgement: Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas (chi-puh-waas) of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The Haudenosaunee (Ho-de-no-shau-nee) and Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-in-ah-beh) have lived, worked and existed on this land from time immemorial. This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with many Mississauga and Chippewa bands.
Forbes Canada Honouree We are honoured to be recognized as one of Forbes Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Best Employers for Diversity 2022. We ranked within the top 150 organizations across the country. Learn more about our commitment to EDI. https://www.oakvalleyhealth.ca/about-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion
Who you are:

• You encompass Oak Valley Health\xe2\x80\x99s core values and live the words of Respect, Trust, Commitment, Compassion, and Courage
• You are a patient and/or client-centred individual who performs at an exemplary standard
• You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking, and prioritization skills

What we need: The Communications and Public Affairs Department is responsible for overseeing all of the organization\xe2\x80\x99s internal and external communications. We are looking for a creative, motivated and energetic individual to join the team as a Multimedia Specialist.
With superior project management skills, the Multimedia Specialist must be able to work effectively in high-pressure environments and deliver excellent results under tight deadlines. The ideal candidate is a dynamic communications professional with a background design and content creation with a keen interest in corporate communications.
This person will be responsible to design, create and execute promotional and informational materials for Oak Valley Health to support and elevate the organization\xe2\x80\x99s brand and strategic goals. As a brand ambassador, the incumbent will collaborate, inform, and provide expertise and counsel to internal and external stakeholders on all matters related to the organization\xe2\x80\x99s overall visual concepts including DESIGN, PHOTOGRAPHY, and VIDEOGRAPHY.
The Specialist will also have knowledge of digital landscape including web and social media properties and possess superior writing skills.
Duties include but not limited to:

• Develop and maintain consistent branding for day-to-day creative requests within the organization
• Create and produce multimedia from videography and photography to motion and graphic design for various digital and print applications such as social media, digital and paper newsletters, website, signage, etc.

• Working closely with the Senior Digital Media Specialist to develop new/update existing content, including videos, photos, podcasts, and other interactive elements for social media and web/intranet
• Editor of the organization\xe2\x80\x99s internal staff corporate e-newsletter (Connections) and corporate external e-newsletter (The Link), while providing guidance and content expertise for other departmental newsletters
• Assist individuals across the organization with other digital applications as needed (SurveyMonkey, MailChimp, etc.)
• Responsible for all corporate traditional and digital signage content within the hospital
• Minimal administrative tasks that include managing the department\xe2\x80\x99s purchase orders and invoicing process
• Manage the corporate communications email inbox
• Perform other duties as required

Reporting: Reporting to the Director, Communications and Public Affairs
Work Schedule:
M-F: regular business hours Additional hours as required
Compensation: BAND Q: $32.17 - $37.72 per hour $62,731.50 - $73,554 per year
What you bring to Oak Valley Health:
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: General

• College diploma or University degree in design, with keen interest in public relations/communications
• 3-5 years of recent and related experience, experience in a health care environment an asset
• Strong customer-service orientation and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within the team
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage timelines and meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal
• Ability to be self-motivated and work independently
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with staff, volunteers, and external stakeholders
• Experience in project management is an asset
• Demonstrated discretion and maturity when handling confidential information
• Demonstrated ability to independently identify issues, plan improvements and measure success
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy

Design

• Passion for visual storytelling
• High level of creativity, with a strong eye for design
• Impressive design portfolio of creative work with a proven track record in visual design
• Proven understanding of graphic design fundamentals
• Demonstrated ability to take a project from concept to launch
• Core design skills include the ability to establish visual hierarchy, layout, image composition, typography, and colour theory
• Ability to deliver production-ready assets in a wide variety of formats
• Familiarity with digital photo editing
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
• Excellent researching, writing, reviewing and editing skills, with the ability to draft copy for all promotional and informational creative content
• Proficiency with basic video editing software and experience capturing video with special attention to quality of lighting, audio, etc.
• Solid knowledge, Premiere Pro or other video editing software
• Experience producing webinars via Zoom and/or other platforms would be an asset

Digital

• Experience writing website and intranet content and familiarity with a variety of website content management platforms (Drupal, Squarespace, etc.)
• Experience with HTML, JavaScript, and CSS is considered an asset but not required
• Proficiency with Mailchimp or other email distribution platforms
• Social media and email marketing experience is considered an asset but not required

Who we are: Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario\xe2\x80\x99s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two sites (Markham and Uxbridge) and Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 435,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children\xe2\x80\x99s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).
Our 526 physicians, 28 midwives, 2,400 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an honoured to care mindset and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost. Are you ready to join us?
COVID Statement As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to strengthen and promote health protection to patients, staff and members of the public attending in the hospital, prior to the first day of employment with the Hospital, all successful candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (full vaccination is required). In order to provide you with fair and equitable accommodation, you must submit supporting medical exemption documentation or an affidavit detailing why your religion prohibits you from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
Oak Valley Health Diversity Statement Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nation of origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital or family status, belief system, or other factors related to one\xe2\x80\x99s personal identity and/or values. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.
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