Senior Communications Advisor (Contract)

OntarioMD; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OntarioMD is seeking a Senior Communications Advisor to enhance communication strategies supporting their initiatives in digital health. This 6-month contract role requires expertise in crafting engaging content and fostering strategic relationships within the community. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong communication skills, project management capabilities, and a passion for advancing healthcare initiatives through effective messaging.

Benefits

Opportunity to grow within the team

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in corporate communications or public relations.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills.
• In-depth knowledge of social media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements communication plans for projects.
• Researches, writes, edits, and proofreads a range of content.
• Builds relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Project Management

Communication Plans Development

Stakeholder Relations

Education

Post-secondary education in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or Business

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Senior Communications Advisor
Contract (6 Months)
Job Band: F

The Senior Communications Advisor provides communications advice and communication plans to support and promote OntarioMD’s initiatives, including the realization of set targets. The role also supports strategies to increase awareness of OntarioMD. The role works closely with program and project internal clients, develops stakeholder relations outreach plans, key messages and internal communication for a variety of channels, including print, digital and social media.

Reporting to the Director, Marketing & Communications, the Senior Communications Advisor is responsible for:

• Develops and implements integrated communication and rollout plans and tactics to support a portfolio of projects/programs and new business, elevating the OMD brand and profile
• Builds and maintains close working relationships with internal teams, including OMD executives and external stakeholders, providing ongoing strategic counsel and support on all aspects of communication
• Ensures communications are effective and consistent with OMD voice, style and brand
• Serves as project manager for content development for a range of projects requiring input and approvals
• Keeps track of program progress and project status by being a part of program and project teams, gathering intelligence upstream to shape downstream advice and products
• Researches, writes, edits and proofreads a broad range of content, including the monthly newsletter to clinicians and stakeholders, articles, web copy, social media posts, multimedia scripts, brochures, speaking points, presentations, briefing notes, news releases, blogs, eblasts, award submissions, abstracts, etc.
• Provides a full range of communications support for complex projects, including support for change management activities, events, and social media opportunities
• Liaises with internal contacts, external partners, and other stakeholders, representing the Director, Marketing & Communications, as needed
• Works with OMD program areas on presentation decks to support OMD speaking engagements
• Keeps abreast of trends in communications, social media tools, channels, design and strategy
• Reports any risks or emerging issues affecting the initiatives gathered from the project teams and supports the Director, Marketing & Communications to plan and develop timely and appropriate responses
• Updates the Director, Marketing & Communications at Marketing & Communications team meetings on progress against communications plans
• Shares responsibility with other Marketing & Communications team members for:
• Social media posts pertaining to product marketing, physician engagement and overall promotion of OntarioMD
• Submitting ads to OMA and external publications
• Printing and distribution of collateral for clinicians, Client Service and Engagement teams, and events
• Contributes metrics for the Marketing & Communications quarterly metrics report
• Understands and complies with Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL)
• Understands and complies with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act for all website content
• Understands and applies OntarioMD's Brand Guidelines and communications protocols and processes
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements that are important to us:

• Post-secondary education in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Business, or related area or equivalent experience
• 5-7 years in corporate communications, journalism or public relations environment, with work experience with multi-disciplinary teams on complex projects
• Exceptional writing, editing and oral communications/presentation skills as well as development of communication plans
• Demonstrated knowledge of communications theory, marketing techniques, social media techniques, stakeholder relations and public relations
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of social media platforms, their respective participants and how each platform can be deployed in different scenarios
• Ability to distill complex subject matter into plain language
• Ability to assess trends and evaluate options and approaches
• Seasoned interpersonal and negotiation skills to build respectful, productive relationships and work effectively with a diverse team of professionals
• Proven research, project management skills and commitment to follow tasks to completion
• Excellent critical thinking skills and an awareness of the political environment
• Excellent attention to detail, organization and time management skills and ability to prioritize
• Strong skills with Microsoft Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver) and web content management systems (CMS) an asset
• Ability to work under pressure and exercise mature, diplomatic judgement in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
• Basic understanding of the digital health landscape
• Experience in the health care and/or technology sectors is preferred
• Knowledge of working in the public sector or broader public sector is an asset

Benefits we think you'll like:

• Fantastic opportunityto grow within the team and throughout the organization.
• Fun, friendly, and dynamic work environment with a passion for digital health.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to apply online through our careers page. Applications will be considered until July 4, 2025 at 3 pm.

For further information, visit our website at www.ontariomd.ca. We regret that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. OntarioMD is strongly committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. In accordance with the AODA Act, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities.

We continue to encourage staff to follow the Public Health recommendations and stay up to date with their vaccinations.

All recruiting activities including interview and new hire onboarding will be conducted remotely. While we are doing our best to ensure reasonable response times, please expect potential delays.

OntarioMD does not solicit personal information such as banking information or passport information over social media sites for employment purposes.