Communications Specialist, Champlain Maternal Newborn Regional Program

Compensation Pay Range: $45.37-$53.39

Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinaabe territory. The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinabek Nation have lived on this territory for millennia and we honour them and this land. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. CHEO also honours all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land. CHEO is one of the few stand‑alone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to more than 6,500 staff, clinicians, scientists and researchers, as well as volunteers – all of whom work together to help children and youth achieve their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers, CHEO has transformed from a 20th century acute care hospital into a 21st century integrated child and youth health system. Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinical infrastructure, CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care that’s provided where, when, and how it is needed. CHEO’s Research Institute is dedicated to world‑class clinical, translational, and basic science research covering a wide range of children’s health concerns. CHEO has been named Canada’s best health‑care employer by Forbes in 2024, 2025 and 2026 and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canada’s Best Employers for multiple consecutive years. For the 14th consecutive year in a row, the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers has recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region. Every year CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario.

POSTING SUMMARY

The Champlain Maternal Newborn Regional Program (CMNRP) is a network, hosted by CHEO, whose mandate is to provide leadership and support for the coordination, planning and delivery of quality perinatal and newborn health services in Eastern Ontario. The Regional Director leads a dynamic professional team whose mission is to enable excellence in perinatal and newborn care. CMNRP collaborates with health care providers, leaders and organizations on many initiatives at the regional, provincial and national level. Effective communication with health care providers and stakeholders is critical to achieving CMNRP’s mission.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and lead the execution of an annual communications plan for both internal and external stakeholders in alignment with CMNRP’s strategic plan
• Collaborate with clinical subject matter experts and related stakeholders to plan, develop, promote, and disseminate mission related content, products, materials and reports through various channels
• Contribute to brand development, web site redevelopment, social media strategy and the development of the CMNRP digital asset library to increase awareness and visibility of the CMNRP band, services, products and projects.
• Maintain knowledge of the latest and emerging communications regulations, best practices and technologies and ensure implementation of best practices in communications and support the CMNRP team in the use of communications tools.
• Perform work in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and all CHEO corporate/departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree or College Diploma in communications or related field (Essential)
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience working in communications (Essential)
• Experience in the health care sector (Essential)
• Experience in government relations (Essential)
• Experience in developing products across a variety of formats and managing social media channels (Essential)
• Knowledge of current and emerging communications regulations (i.e. AODA), best practices and technology.
• Superior writing, editing and proofreading skills (Essential)
• Experience developing and executing communications plans (Essential)
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 Tools (Essential)
• May be required to sign other documents such as Code of Conduct and policies pursuant to hospital policy and as need arises. (Essential)
• Complete mandatory training and refreshers within designated timeframes. (Essential)
• Bilingualism (French/English) (Preferred)
• Criminal Record Check (Level 1) (Essential)

Timeline may be extended or shortened based on operational needs. Effective March 29, 2021, CHEO will conduct a more comprehensive pre‑screening and evaluation process. This process may include more varied and multidimensional testing such as a written test, practical