Director - Communications

Covenant Health Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health Canada is seeking a Director, Communications to lead a talented team and shape communications across Covenant Health, Covenant Care, Covenant Living, Family Health and ventures. The role reports to the Senior Corporate Officer, Marketing & Communications and focuses on strategic planning, reputation, and engagement with diverse communities.

You will oversee programs, campaigns, events, brand development, and enterprise communication channels while guiding organizational change,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in communications leadership in a large, complex organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Covenant Health’s communications function and advance mission, vision, values, and strategic plan.
• Advise senior leaders on strategic communications, media relations, public engagement, and stakeholder relations.

Skills

Media relations

Public engagement

Stakeholder relations

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

Job description

Are you a strategic communications leader who thrives on building relationships, providing trusted advice, and leading impactful communications initiatives? Covenant has an exciting opportunity for a Director in Communications to lead a talented team and shape communications that advance our mission and strategic priorities. At Covenant, communications is about more than sharing information; it's about connecting people to a purpose. You'll join a collaborative, passionate team that helps tell Covenant's story, builds trust, and brings our mission to life across diverse communities and care settings. Working alongside senior leaders and communications professionals, you'll have the opportunity to influence meaningful change, navigate complex challenges, and shape how we connect with our people and the communities we serve. If you enjoy big-picture thinking, building strong partnerships, and helping others see the impact of their work, this is an opportunity to make your mark. Join a mission-driven organization where your leadership and expertise will help bring Covenant's Mission, Values, and Ethical Guidelines to life and make a meaningful difference for the people and communities we serve.

Description:

The Director, Communications provides strategic leadership for Covenant’s communications function, reporting to the Senior Corporate Officer, Marketing & Communications. The Director leads integrated communications strategies that advance Covenant’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategic Plan while strengthening organizational reputation, stakeholder trust, and employee engagement.As a trusted advisor to executive and senior leaders, the Director provides counsel on strategic communications, media relations, public engagement, issues and crisis management, organizational change, and stakeholder relations. The role oversees communications programs, campaigns, events, corporate storytelling, brand development, publications, and enterprise communication channels, ensuring consistent, effective, client-focused services across Covenant Health, Covenant Care, Covenant Living, Family Health, and emerging ventures.The Director leads a high-performing team, fostering collaboration, innovation, service excellence, professional development, and continuous improvement. In partnership with leaders and stakeholders, the Director ensures communications strategies support patient and resident care, workforce engagement, organizational growth, and strategic initiatives.The role establishes communications policies, performance measures, and accountability frameworks to evaluate outcomes and improve effectiveness. The Director oversees financial and resource management, ensuring responsible stewardship and equitable allocation of resources. Through partnerships with government, health system, Church, community, industry, and funding stakeholders, the Director strengthens public awareness, supports government relations and advocacy, and reflects Covenant’s Mission and Values. This position is non-unionized.

• Classification: Director
• Union: COV OUT OF SCOPE
• Unit and Program: Communications
• Primary Location: One Twelve Campus
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 02-NOV-2026
• Date Available: 16-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Hourly Salary: $56.08
• Maximum Hourly Salary: $84.11
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Director
• Union: COV OUT OF SCOPE
• Unit and Program: Communications
• Primary Location: One Twelve Campus
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 02-NOV-2026
• Date Available: 16-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Hourly Salary: $56.08
• Maximum Hourly Salary: $84.11
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business Administration, or a related field, along with a minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in communications leadership within a large, complex, and diverse organization.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Experience advising executive and senior leaders on communications strategy and integrated communications across digital and print platforms, including media relations, public engagement, and stakeholder relations. Demonstrated leadership in building high-performing teams, developing talent, guiding organizational change, and delivering communications programs that advance corporate objectives. Experience in issues management, crisis communications, reputation management, and strengthening organizational brand and stakeholder trust. Strong political acuity, sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage sensitive and high-profile issues. Knowledge of communications best practices, emerging trends, and technologies, with superior written, verbal, interpersonal, and consulting skills. Proven ability to build partnerships across government, public agencies, boards, and internal teams, with strong research, analytical, negotiation, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills. Experience managing budgets, resources, operational planning, and performance while balancing competing priorities in a complex environment. Demonstrated integrity, alignment with Covenant’s Mission, Values, and Ethical Guidelines, and commitment to collaboration, continuous improvement, and service excellence within a large, diverse, and unionized organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, or a related field; a professional designation through IABC or CPRS; and experience leading communications in complex, multi-stakeholder environments, preferably within healthcare, continuing care, the public sector, or other highly regulated organizations. Equivalencies in education and experience may be considered.

Hiring Requirements

The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:

Security Screening: As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose of previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts.

Be the Difference

Covenant Health invites you to be the difference in people's lives, your career, and your community. Guided by faith-based values, integrity, and compassion, every role contributes to person-centered care and a deeper purpose. Employees are supported through mentorship, education, and growth opportunities, working with inclusive teams that value collaboration and belonging. Together, Covenant Health advances healthcare innovation and shapes a healthier, more compassionate future for Alberta and beyond.

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Covenant Zone, Edmonton, One Twelve Campus