Communications Specialist

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Manitoba seeks an experienced public relations professional. The role involves coordinating health services and supporting communication initiatives. Candidates should have a degree in communications and 5 years of relevant experience. A valid Manitoba driver’s license is required. The position emphasizes diversity and encourages Indigenous applicants to apply.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in public relations or communications.
• Demonstrated ability to work with senior management.
• Valid Manitoba driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate integration of health services across Manitoba.
• Support communication initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Conduct video and photography tasks.

Skills

Public relations

Communication initiatives

Writing and editing

Video and photography support

Education

Post-secondary degree in communications or related field

Job description

Position Overview

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Experience

• 5 years of experience in public relations or communications, preferably in a health or corporate setting, with demonstrated experience working with senior level management and leading communication initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven skills in writing and editing.
• Demonstrated ability to support video and photography requirements including storyboarding, script development, content capture, editing and post-production.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• A post-secondary degree in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism or a related field from an accredited post-secondary educational institution; an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience may be considered.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license and use of a personal motor vehicle for regular travel within the province.

• Must be able to work safely in a typical computerized office environment including the ability to lift and move items of up to 25 pounds.
• Must be available for occasional off-site meetings and after hour events, which may require travel within the province.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your employee handbook.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.