Job Description

Ref #:917608 Specific Department and Program:Communications & Public Affairs Location:Oakville
Posted Date:Apr 6, 2023
Halton Healthcare Posting #2023-917608 Non-Union Position: Senior Communications Consultant Department: Communications & Public Affairs Status: Temporary Full-time approx. 1 year Site: Oakville Halton Healthcare\xe2\x80\x99s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always! At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with \xe2\x80\x98exemplary patient care, always\xe2\x80\x99 at the heart of everything we do. We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve. Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care. Position Profile: As part of Halton Healthcare Services Communications and Public Affairs team, the Senior Communications Consultant is responsible for developing, coordinating and executing internal and external communications plans in support of hospital programs and services and health information and education as it aligns to the strategic plan and priorities of the organization. This position is also responsible for contributing to the corporate reputation program and supporting the implementation of the organization\xe2\x80\x99s strategic plan. The Senior Communications Consultant provides communications counsel and service to a portfolio of departments and programs, including but not limited to the following:

• Work closely with the executive lead and department/program leaders to support priority initiatives.
• Consult with clients regarding business objectives and proactively identify communications opportunities.
• Develop strategic and operational communications plans for respective client portfolio.
• Create and execute communications plans in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders (including work back schedules, budgets and performance measure) to support the effective and efficient execution of communications strategies and plans.
• Provide strategic counsel and advice on various issues to executives and senior department/program leaders.
• Contribute to the development of the corporate communications strategy.
• Proactively identify issues, potentially negative and/or positive, that may have an impact on the organization\xe2\x80\x99s reputation or relationships and develop strategies manage the impact including preparation of messaging/ positioning statements.
• Identify emerging trends and their impact or opportunity for the organization.
• Work closely with clients (including attending department meetings/committees).
• Ensure the integration of communications strategies and plans across the organization. .
• Provide support to corporate initiatives as assigned/identified.
• Act as a communications resource to the executive leads.
• Write key messages, stories, speeches, presentation materials, opinion pieces, briefing notes, advertising copy, social media, media releases and other communications materials for client portfolio.
• Manage and coordinate production of various communications tactics.
• Work closely with Creative Services and Content Manager and team to execute on various aspects of the communications plans.

Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree program in a related field (Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Public Affairs) or recognized equivalent, e.g., bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a public relations/communications diploma from a recognized community college.
• Minimum of seven (7) to 10 years of work experience as a communications strategist and generalist in a public affairs and communications environment. A minimum of 2 years working experience in a healthcare setting preferred but not required.
• Solid knowledge of marketing and public relations principles and practices. Strong media relations skills and working knowledge of print, broadcast, online and social media.
• Superior writing and editing skills with the ability to take complex and clinical information and quickly translate it into compelling messages to reach a variety of audiences. Demonstrated experience in writing strategic communications plans, speeches, content for publications and promotional materials, etc.
• Highly developed project management skills.
• Highly articulate with strong verbal communications and presentation skills.
• Excellent critical thinking and judgement skills.
• Ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization in a fast-paced, high profile, deadline-oriented environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish effective working relationships with a broad range of internal and external partners.
• Proven ability to mentor and coach junior staff to grow into emerging leaders.
• Experience working with a variety of technologies and platforms including social media, website and intranet content development and management.
• Demonstrated experience championing best practices in communications.

Date Posted: April 6, 2023 We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation. In accordance with Directive #6, Halton Healthcare has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination and Management Policy. All new hires must be fully compliant with our Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process. As part of our Safety Culture Action Plan, all Halton Healthcare staff, physicians and volunteers are encouraged to be vigilant about identifying and reporting safety incidents in their everyday practice. They also have a role in analysis, recommendations and follow through to implementation. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.