Senior Communications Specialist, Corporate Communications

Sinai Health System; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinai Health is seeking a Senior Communications Specialist for a temporary full-time role. The position involves developing and executing strategic communication plans while collaborating across teams to enhance organizational communications. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in communications with proven media relations experience, aiming to positively influence the organization's reputation through effective communication strategies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in communications.
• Demonstrated success in developing communication plans.
• Proven media relations experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute communication plans end-to-end.
• Manage multiple projects while providing counsel to clients.
• Mentor team members and enhance communication strategies.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Media relations

Writing

Education

Degree in Communications, Public Relations, or Journalism

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Job Type

Temporary Full Time

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Organizational Department

Sinai Health -> Mount Sinai Hospital -> Communications & Marketing

Employee Group

Non Union

Location

Mount Sinai Hospital Campus - Toronto, ON M5G 1X5 CA (Primary)

Travel Requirement

Hours (subject to change)

M-F 37.5 hours per week; due to the leadership nature of the position applicants must be flexible to work additional/varied hours as required.

Salary Scale

Job Description

Temporary Full-Time assignment for approximately 18 months

Sinai Health is seeking an experienced and highly motivated communications professional to join the Corporate Communications team as a Senior Communications Specialist. Reporting to the Director,Communications and Public Affairs, the successful candidate will conceptualize, develop, execute and measure end-to-end communications activities to support corporate and operating plan initiatives aligned to our five year strategic plan.

The ideal candidate is a self-directed and driven communications professional who thrives on collaborating with clients and colleagues to develop and execute successful communication strategies. They have proven success working in a fast-paced work environment and are motivated by our values of service, humanity, inclusivity and discovery.

About this team:
The Corporate Communications team contributes to the overall success of Sinai Health by building and sustaining the organization’s reputation through effective communication and engagement with diverse stakeholder groups. Our team collaborates extensively across all departments to embed best-in-class communication practices into every facet of Sinai Health’s operations.

In this role you will:

• Develop and execute communication plans from end-to-end, while collaborating across teams and keeping stakeholders informed through strong organization and project coordination skills. You have the ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and new communication opportunities
• Influence clients and partners with regard to approach, tone, content and timely impact of communications. Act as the communications expert by providing counsel and recommendations on communications activities
• Apply creativity and innovative thinking to proactively identify and support enhancements to communications activities. Your analytical thinking links communication strategies and plans to organizational objectives
• Drive initiatives from initial concept to final delivery. You are methodical and comfortable in solving business problems, quickly grasping complex subject matter and explain it in a simple way that others understand
• Collaborate with peers, from Communications, Digital Communications and Creative Services, to deliver communication plans
• Supervise, motivate and train the Communications Assistant, ensuring effective teamwork, high standards of work and organizational performance, continuous learning. This includes assigning and reviewing of work
• Mentor team members, and encourages innovation in others
• Recommend procedures and practices to improve the efficiency of the department and the role, as well as ensuring communication strategies and tactics are successfully implemented
• Evaluate and measure the success of your work to ensure continual adjustments and improvements are made in the way we deliver effective communications
• Actively contribute to a positive and productive working environment
• Support the organization’s reputation through proactive and reactive issues management, e.g. research and develop key messages, issues briefs and provide support in responding to stakeholder issues and inquiries
• Research and draft media materials (news releases, advisories, Q&A, etc.), and facilitate media requests and inquiries, as required
• Act as the after-hours Corporate Communications representative on a rotational basis
• Perform other position-related duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Job Requirements

Mandatory

• Successful completion of a degree/diploma from an accredited educational institution in a relevant discipline e.g., Communications, Public Relations, Journalism
• A minimum of 5-7 years recent and related experience at a specialist level working in a complex, fast-paced organization; experience supporting communications for large projects or change initiatives is an asset

Skills and Knowledge

• Demonstrated success in developing and delivering end-to-end communications plans to support corporate strategies, public awareness campaigns, corporate communications, media relations and issues management situations
• Leading practice knowledge of communications planning and execution
• Proven media relations experience in dealing with journalists
• Experience in mentoring and leading colleagues, with the ability to motivate team members by recognizing potential for growth and continued learning
• Extremely organized with excellent project and time management skills to manage competing priorities that are time sensitive and complex in nature
• Demonstrated superior writing, editing and communication skills
• Proven success in analyzing issues to resolve problems and identify improvements
• Demonstrated experience in quickly building and maintaining effective and productive working relationships in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. Working effectively with a diverse group of clinical, non-clinical and external stakeholders
• Detail-oriented with superior communication skills and a high-level of accountability; skilled in customizing communications for a variety of audiences and channels
• Ability to work in a diverse working environment recognizing that different opinions and backgrounds can bring strength to the tasks at hand
• Strong computer skills and a thorough working knowledge of MicrosoftOffice programs
  

If this sounds like you and you feel ready to build your career within health care, apply now and let us know why you’d be a great addition to our team.

Open Date

6/4/2025

Posting Deadline

6/18/2025

All applications must be submitted by no later than 4:00pm of the posting deadline date.

Employment at Sinai Health is conditional upon the verification of credentials, completion of a health review, and demonstrating proof of immunity and vaccination status of vaccine-preventable diseases. All employees and affiliates will follow safe work practices and comply with health and safety policies, procedures and training. If you believe you are one of the very few people who may require an exemption from vaccination, supporting medical information must be submitted to our Occupational Health department, who will review and assess.

Sinai Health is comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and our system partner Circle of Care. We deliver excellent care in hospital, community and home, focusing on the comprehensive needs of people. Sinai Health discovers and translates scientific breakthroughs, pushes boundaries for health solutions and educates future clinical and scientific leaders. Clinical areas of specialization include rehabilitation and complex continuing care, surgery and oncology, urgent and critical care, and women’s and infants’ health. The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute ranks among the top ten biomedical research institutes in the world. Sinai Health is a full affiliate of the University of Toronto.

As an equal opportunity employer who understands that diversity enriches our community and culture, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, disabled people/people with disabilities, women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require accommodation(s) due to disability at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact 416-586-4800 ext. 7050, or email [e-mail] .