Job Description

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At Ontario Health, we are committed to developing a strong organizational culture that connects and inspires all team members across the province. Our vision is that together, we will be a leader in health and wellness for all. Our mission is to connect the health system to drive improved and equitable health outcomes, experiences and value. How we work together is reflected through our five values: integrity, inspiration, tenacity, humility and care.
What Ontario Health offers:

Achieving your career goals is a priority to us. Benefits of working at Ontario Health may include the following based on employment type:Fully paid medical, dental and vision coverage from your first day a health care spending or wellness spending account a premium defined benefit pension plan three personal days and two float days annually three weeks' vacation to start (for individual contributors), increasing to four weeks after two years career development opportunities a collaborative values-based team culture a wellness program a hybrid working model participation in Communities of Inclusion

Want to make a difference in your career? Consider this opportunity.
Ontario Health is seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Advisor, Communications to join our Corporate Communications team. In this role, you'll lead the development and execution of communications strategies that support high-impact initiatives across the organization and the broader health care system.
This is an exciting opportunity for a communications professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about making a difference in Ontario's health care landscape.
Here is what you will be doing:Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement communications strategies for large-scale programs and high-priority initiatives. Advisory Support: Provide expert communications counsel to senior leaders and project teams across Ontario Health. Content Development: Create compelling materials including communication plans, key messages, briefing notes, reports, and presentations. Evaluation & Reporting: Monitor and assess the effectiveness of communications strategies and apply insights to future work. Brand Stewardship: Protect and enhance Ontario Health's brand through strategic messaging and innovative communications. Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Project Leadership: Provides strategic communications project leadership working with cross-functional teams to achieve objectives and deliver communications initiatives. Mentorship: Support and coach Communications Advisors as needed.

Here is what you will need to be successful:
Education and Experience:Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field. Minimum 7+ years of progressive experience in communications, preferably in a large or public sector organization. Proven experience working on complex, deadline-driven projects with cross-functional teams. Health care sector experience is an asset.

Key CompetenciesStrong strategic thinking and storytelling abilities. Expertise in developing and executing communications plans for large-scale initiatives. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills. High level of discretion, sound judgment, and decision-making ability. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with minimal supervision. Proficiency in Office 365; familiarity with communications measurement tools and techniques. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence and build consensus across diverse teams. Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset.

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Location: Ontario (currently hybrid; subject to change)
Employment Type:
Permanent Full time
Contract Length:
N/A
Salary Band:
Band 6
External Application Deadline Date:
July 30, 2025
All applicants must be a resident of Ontario to be considered for roles at Ontario Health.
Ontario Health encourages applications from candidates who are First Nations, Metis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous; Francophone; members of Black and racialized groups; 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; trans and nonbinary individuals; and people living with disabilities.
Ontario Health is an accessible employer, and we offer accommodation in all aspects of employment, including the recruitment process. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please email careers@ontariohealth.ca and a member of the team will connect with you within 48 hours.