Communications Officer

2 weeks ago


Metro Vancouver Regional District, Canada First Nations Health Authority Full time

**FNHA Overview**:
**About us**

The First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative, and dedicated team members and leaders. The first of its kind in Canada, FNHA works as a health-and-wellness partner with BC First Nations to support self-determination and decision-making to improve health outcomes.

The Communications and Media Relations team works in partnership with FNHA program areas, leadership, regional teams and health partners to support First Nations in BC to achieve their health and wellness goals and improve access to culturally safe, quality health services for all First Nations people in BC. The team provides strategic communications, publishing and graphic design services, and develops content for a range of channels to ensure clear, timely and appropriate messaging for internal and external audiences.

Title: Communications Officer
Contract: Term until June 2024
Location: Vancouver, B.C. (Working from home is an option in line with FNHA’s work policy - minimum of two days a week in office).

About the role As COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER, you will implement communications programs and projects for the FNHA, with a focus on Health Benefits program areas. Working with the Senior Communications Officer in consultation with project teams, business leads, and health and governance partners, the Communications Officer will provide specialized expertise in the development and delivery of internal and external communications for the FNHA. This may include launch plans, web content, briefing notes, guides, news releases, social media campaigns and marketing materials.

You will develop and plan internal and external communications services that promote positive relations with a diverse range of stakeholders. You will develop and execute FNHA external communications for major change initiatives. You will provide oversight on projects and interacts with contractors. You will provide communication support services for FNHA departments including the development and implementation of communication plans, attending project meetings and proactively identifying activities that need to be communicated to audiences and stakeholders.

**About you**

You have excellent written and verbal communication and project management skills, with the ability to work independently and effectively within a variety of situations and with various individuals and groups. You have the ability to identify concerns, gauge gaps and recommend an optimal approach and build positive relationships. you have demonstrated project management skills and an ability to partner with and influence individuals and cross-functional teams.
- Education & Experience- You have a University Degree in Communications or Public Relations, or related discipline.
- You have 4 to 6 years of experience in communications or marketing or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- You have a proven track record for executing high quality communication plans and materials.
- You have experience working with BC First Nations and communities (is an asset).
- You have experience in communications for health care, pharmacy or health benefits programs is an asset.

**Working at FNHA**
- As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits from day one, including:
- Municipal Pension plan with an employer contribution of 9.31%
- 3 weeks’ vacation, which increases with service to 4 weeks, plus 5 personaldays, 1 volunteer day, and 14 public holidays including National Indigenous People’sDay and National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
- Access to group health benefits and a Health Care Spending Accountthrough Canada Life on day 1 of employment
- And more

As a health and wellness organization, the FNHA has aligned with the Provincial Public Health Order released on October 14, 2021. We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all employees at First Nations Health Authority. This policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If selected for employment, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination by providing a copy of your BC Vaccination Card Passport with the QR code.

**How to apply**

Closing date: July 10th 2023 (at 23:59)

Interviews will be held on July 17th - 21st 2023



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