Job Description

Close Date

Aug. 25 2023

Location

To Be Determined - To Be Determined, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0830-1630

Days Off

Weekend/Stats

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$44.31 - $63.69

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Sep. 6 2023

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

No



In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Provides consultation to internal partners such as Executive Directors, Medical Directors and other Island Health leaders in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of strategic communication strategies that support regional and island wide programs and initiatives (internal and external); plans and coordinates communications-related projects, special events, proactive media pitches, advertising and external speakers; writes/produces various internal/external communications materials; ensures overall quality, consistency and effectiveness of complex and/or confidential communication materials.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Bachelor degree in Communications, Public Relations and/or related discipline, supplemented with five (5) to seven (7) year\'s recent related experience in a communications or public affairs role in a large public sector, health care and/or similarly complex organization, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Sound knowledge, understanding and application of communications concepts, strategies and technical skills required in the planning, execution and evaluation of communications plans.
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic counsel to others.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and write a broad range of copy in a variety of media. Expertise in strategic storytelling and translating complex topics and technical terms into compelling copy for audiences.
• Demonstrated applied knowledge of current trends in writing, graphic arts, photographic arts, display/exhibit development and electronic communications such as social media.
• Ability to manage projects on budget and on deadline.
• Demonstrated understanding of the essence and subtleties of communication.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to plan and coordinate effective media publicity and special events.
• Demonstrated ability to network, build consensus, resolve conflicts, and foster teamwork among a variety of interest holders at all levels of the organization, influencing and persuading when needed.
• Demonstrated ability to be client-focused, to develop and maintain rapport and effective working relationships with internal and external partners.
• Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

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Additional information for applicants

This role will provide strategic communications counsel to our Health Human Resources Sustainability Initiative within our People portfolio.

Additional Clauses

Vaccination Notification: To keep our employees, clients and the communities we serve safe, Island Health is enforcing an employee mandatory vaccination policy which is intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. As such, Island Health requires Proof of BC Provincial Immunization Registration as a condition of employment, and any offers of employment are contingent on you providing proof of vaccination prior to commencement of the offered effective date. If an offer of employment is extended, but proof of vaccination is not provided, the offer will be rescinded.

Requisition CA

Non Contract

Affiliation/Union

Non-Contract Management

Island Health