Advisor, Communications

2 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada Ontario Health Full time

At Ontario Health, we are committed to developing a strong organizational culture that connects and inspires all team members across the province. Our vision is that together, we will be a leader in health and wellness for all. Our mission is to connect the health system to drive improved and equitable health outcomes, experiences and value. How we work together is reflected through our five values: integrity, inspiration, tenacity, humility and care.

What Ontario Health offers:
Achieving your career goals is a priority to us. Benefits of working at Ontario Health may include the following based on employment type:

- Fully paid medical, dental and vision coverage from your first day
- Health care spending account
- Premium defined benefit pension plan
- 3 personal days and 2 float days annually
- Individual contributors start at 3 weeks’ vacation with 4 weeks at 2 yrs.
- Career development opportunities
- A collaborative values-based team culture
- A wellness program
- A hybrid working model
- Participation in Communities of Inclusion

Want to make a difference in your career? Consider this opportunity.

The Communications Advisor, working within corporate communications, is responsible for developing and implementing multi-faceted communications plans and outreach activities to broaden awareness and support for key strategic and operational priorities and objectives at Ontario Health. Working closely with internal stakeholders, the position also contributes to a better understanding of health care policy and delivery contexts to ensure the value, the relevance and utility of our communications products and vehicles.

Here is what you will be doing:
- Develop, implement and monitor/measure integrated communications plans and content development strategies that support and align with the overall Ontario Health mandate, Annual Business Plan and operational objectives.- Create high-quality communication strategies and ensure key deliverables are achieved and measured, including the writing and editing of communication plans, materials, presentation content and web copy - ensuring a brand appropriate and consistent tone and voice.- Build strong supportive relationships with internal business and portfolio partners for effective communications delivery; share communications best practices and handle tactical assignments with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced but complex environment.- Work with internal business partners to determine corporate communications priorities, manage communications specific workflows and deliver multiple communications initiatives effectively and on time.-
- Develop a strong understanding of health care issues in Ontario in order to inform communications strategies.- Work alongside other communication team members to support goals and objectives related to projects and initiatives- Other duties may be assigned within the scope of this position.

Here is what you will need to be successful:
Education and Experience- Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations/marketing or a related field with experience developing communication plans for corporate project and initiatives- Minimum 5+ years of communications or related work experience- Experience working in a large-scale organization, public sector experience preferred- Experience working in project teams to deliver on communications plans and strategies- Health care experience would be an asset

Knowledge and Skills- Excellent understanding of communication principles, processes and stakeholder relations- A strong writer and editor, specifically in preparing engaging content for a wide variety of target audiences and communications vehicles- Communication planning and project management skills with an ability to work well with diverse teams with competing priorities across a complex organization- High degree of collaboration and the ability to influence to achieve program/project objectives while protecting/enhancing the organizational brand- Strong storytelling experience and aligning strategies to the overall corporate narrative- Experience creating communications plans, strategies, key messaging, for programs or services- Well versed in communications tools- Demonstrated ability to work efficiently with Microsoft Office tools (Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook).- Ability to work flexibly to tight deadlines, under pressure, as part of a team- Ability to multi-task and have good organizational and time management skills- Sound judgement, discretion and decision-making ability- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability and experience to work across all levels- Commitment to customer service- Bilingualism is an asset

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Paygrade and Zone: 5B

All applicants must be a resident of Ontario to be considered for roles at Ontario Health.

Internal Application Deadline Date: June 6, 2023

Note: As part of the initial recruitment screening process, applicants must confirm that they are



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