Senior Communications Advisor- Eastern Zone

SuccessFactors; Sydney; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider is seeking a Senior Communications Advisor to enhance engagement strategies and communication efforts across various stakeholders in the Eastern Zone. This temporary full-time role requires strong experience in communications and public relations, with an emphasis on collaborative relationships and crisis management.

Benefits

Health and dental coverage

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience in communications and public relations.
• Knowledge of engagement and media relations best practices.
• Strong analysis and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and evaluate communication and engagement activities.
• Support internal and external collaborative relationships.
• Manage projects and ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Crisis Communications

Project Management

Job description

Location : Various Sites and Community-based Locations Throughout Nova Scotia,primarily within the Eastern Zone of Nova Scotia Health

Department : Services and Programs Throughout Nova Scotia Health

Type of Employment : Temporary Full Time, 12 Month Contract

Union : Based on Bargaining Unit and Constituent Union / Non-Union Position

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to a member of the Communications and Marketing management team, the Senior Communications Advisor collaborates with groups throughout the organization to provide communications and engagement advice to advance relationships with NS Health staff, physicians and patients. Working closely with their colleagues, the position works to plan, implement, and evaluate communication and engagement activities that build and strengthen the organizations response to issues, challenges and opportunities that bridge the gap between Nova Scotia Health and its patients, staff, physicians, medical learners, volunteers, system partners and interest holders. This position primarily supports Nova Scotia Health's geographic Eastern Zone. Eastern Zone consists of Cape Breton Island, Antigonish and Guysborough Counties. Click to learn more about the Eastern Zone : Eastern Zone Overview.pdf

About You

We want to hear from you if you have the following :

• Minimum of five years’ relevant experience in the communications and public relations sector.
• Knowledge of best practice related to communications, public relations, engagement, media relations, crisis communications and online engagement.
• System-focused thinking with strong analysis and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation and organizational skills.
• Ability to support internal and external collaborative relationships; ability to work effectively within cross-departmental teams.
• Experience with high-profile public relations issues and in reputation management.
• Interest and ability to work within social media; ability to use current technology to communicate effectively.
• Ability to manage projects, delivering on budget and on time.
• Assets include :
• Knowledge of IAP2 principles and practices
• Knowledge of change theory and change management practices
• Experience in the health sector
• Exceptional skills in preparing web, social media, and online engagement strategies with demonstrated success in developing effective content and engaging audiences.
• Demonstrated success in desktop publishing and basic layout design.

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications. Please include a cover letter with your application.

Hours

• Long Assignment, Full-Time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
• Beginning ASAP for approximately 12 months

Compensation and Benefits

• 40.15 - $50.19 Hourly
• Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan. (Permanent Long Assignments Only)

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position.A Recruiter will reach out to you to explore whether your qualifications and skills match an opportunity.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black / African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals / Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

If you have any questions or would like more information on our opportunities, programs, and communities, please contact us [emailprotected]