Communications Advisor, Alberta Children's Hospital

2 weeks ago

Calgary, Alberta, Canada The University of Calgary Full time

Position Overview


Reports to the Manager, Community Engagement in the Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute (ACHRI), and collaborates with the Communications Specialist and Knowledge Translation Specialist.

The Communications Advisor is an integral part of the ACHRI team providing comprehensive, clear and concise communications planning, advice and support to deliver on the Child Health and Wellness (CHW) Strategy and One Child Every Child (OCEC) Program communications plans and activities.


Position Description

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

COMMUNICATIONS

  • Research, write, edit, and publish communications plans and products for a diverse range of audiences and stakeholders
  • Create strategic communications plans for a complex national research initiative with diverse stakeholders, particularly focussed on national and international partners
  • Conceptualize and design highquality strategic communications products such as epublications, slideshows, banners, impact reports, cards, booklets, graphics, posters, event invitations, trifolds and SWAG
  • Generate story ideas and write articles for UToday
  • Oversee and edit ACHRI newsletters to engage diverse members including community partners
  • Manage and maintain the CHW photo bank
WEBSITE / DIGITAL

  • Undertake strategic audit and update of CHW and OCEC websites (Drupal 8)
  • Provide strategic advice and support to OCEC Program and research teams as well as Owerko colleagues
  • Support CHW and OCEC presence on UCalgary platforms (eg. Livewhale)
  • Create custom web registration forms and surveys for workshops, town halls and events
  • Monitor and maintain content for electronic bulletin boards

SOCIAL MEDIA

  • Develop social media strategy to support CHW and OCEC strategic goals in alignment with community partnership strategy. Oversee engaging content for social media, including Facebook and Twitter
  • Develop strategy for new, national social media streams on Linked In and Instagram to engage national/international stakeholders
  • Provide consultation, advice, and support to meet the research goals of OCEC research teams and accelerators

EVENTS

  • Contribute to communications planning for CHW and OCEC events:
  • To showcase research and mobilize knowledge with scientists, donors, community partners and a wide range of stakeholders
  • To support education programming and trainee development, particularly dedicated to Indigenous and EDI learning
  • General support for ACHRIled Child Health and Wellness events and webinars
EVALUATION / SUPPORT

  • Provide support for CHW key leaders, and OCEC Program teams and accelerators in digital marketing and communications
  • Assist CHW and OCEC researchers on university branding and visual identity standards

Qualifications / Requirements:

  • A postsecondary diploma/degree in a relevant area such as communications, public relations, marketing or journalism
  • Minimum 10 years of related experience
  • Experience in strategic communications for new ventures, national startups and multimillion dollar initiatives
  • Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
  • Ability to operate within a complex, multifaceted work environment and support a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders
  • Excellent language skills, written and oral communication
  • Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently, develop strategic communications plans, and meet multiple deadlines in a fastpaced environment with competing priorities
  • High level of proficiency in understanding complex projects in order to write, edit and design communications aimed at a wide variety of audiences/stakeholders
  • Execute strategic planning, scheduling and production of print and digital communications
  • Plan and execute social media strategies to support the CHW Strategy and One Child Every Child Program
  • Proficient with Adobe Suite Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop
  • Proficient with web publishing tools such as Drupal and website content management
  • Photography, videography and graphic design skills are essential in this role

Application Deadline:
August 2, 2023

Additional Information
This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the
_Specialist/Advisor Job Family, Phase 3_.


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