Coordinator-Communications

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is seeking a communications professional to support a broad range of health-area communications. The role focuses on writing, editing, and developing materials for diverse audiences in a healthcare environment, with emphasis on accuracy and timely delivery.

The successful candidate will coordinate messaging, contribute to media relations and digital communications, and collaborate with multiple stakeholders while maintaining professional English communication

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in a communications position, preferably in healthcare or public sector.
• Experience in writing, editing and developing a wide range of materials.
• Knowledge of WordPress and social media technologies.

Skills

Communications

Writing

Editing

Media relations

Project management

Social media

Stakeholder relations

English fluency

Education

Creative Communications diploma/degree

Tools

WordPress

Microsoft Office

Graphic design software

Job description

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Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care .

Experience

• Minimum (2) two years’ experience in a communications position, preferably in a healthcare or public sector setting.
• Experience in writing, editing and developing a wide range of materials is essential.
• Experience in media relations, design, or development of communications strategies is an asset.

Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience, as deemed recognized by the Hospital, may be considered in lieu of the above.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Successful completion of a recognized post-secondary diploma/degree in Creative Communications, Journalism or other related field.

SPECIAL TRAINING:

• Ability to communicate fluently in English at a professional level, with high-level grammar and spelling.
• Ability to speak, read and write French is considered an asset, but is not required.
• Verbal and written presentation skills.
• Project management and verbal presentations skills.
• Strong knowledge of new media technologies, online communication tools and social media.
• Knowledge of, and experience with, Word Press is required.
• Proficiency in the use of common software including spreadsheet, word processing, internet and email applications(Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Proficiency in the use of graphic design and/or editing software is an asset. (Indesign, Photoshop, Publisher, FinalCut Pro, etc.).
• Demonstrated proficiency in planning and research, meeting deadlines, and in leading multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated conceptual ability, analytical skills and big picture thinking; while remaining attentive to relevant details.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated ability and aptitude to undertake research, for recognizing, investigating and analyzing problems, and developing innovative solutions.
• Ability to thrive in a changing and dynamic environment, work effectively under pressure and focus on results.
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to innovation, continuous quality improvement and providing superior customer service.
• Must possess tact, discretion, diplomacy and behavioral flexibility.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with diverse groups of people at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently as well as within a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to maintain information which is of a confidential nature.
• Ability to anticipate and/or manage sensitivities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to build and manage relationships with key stakeholders.
• Creative, self-motivated with an exceptional work ethic.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

St. Boniface Hospital is committed to empowering a workforce that welcomes and celebrates diversity by fostering culturally safe places for all employees. We strive to celebrate our diverse workforce and the outstanding work we do every day.

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.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

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.