Communications Coordinator

2 weeks ago


Barrie, Canada SIMCOE MUSKOKA DISTRICT HEALTH UNIT Full time

Open communication and the healthy exchange of ideas inspire an innovative workplace culture at the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. As an award-winning* organization committed to service delivery excellence, we know that people are our most valuable asset.

Are you a dynamic, results oriented individual looking to join an organization committed to service delivery excellence? Then we would like to hear from you. As an employee at the health unit you will be treated fairly and with dignity and respect. The health unit provides a positive work environment where you are engaged, can freely exchange ideas, communicate openly, be innovative and are encouraged to practice work-life balance.

**Purpose of Position**:
Reporting to the Health Equity, Health Promotion and Communications (HEHPC) Manager, the Communications Coordinator works as a member of the HEHPC team and is responsible for implementing various aspects of Health Unit communications, including the coordination and implementation of agency social and digital media strategies. This position plays a pivotal role in advancing the strategic communication priorities of the Health Unit, with an emphasis on promoting and marketing Health Unit programs and services, and to broaden the Health Unit’s impact through community engagement.

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide leadership, coordination and consultation to the agency on social, digital and online media communications and strategies.
- Provide leadership, coordination and consultation to the agency on internal and external website communications and strategies.
- Develop communications plans, create content, and implement communications activities.
- Contribute to team and agency effectiveness.

**Specific knowledge, skills, abilities**:

- Demonstrated skills and experience developing, preparing and editing content for media releases, speaking notes, the web, social media and other communications vehicles.
- Demonstrated skills and experience working within online and digital media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, X, formerly Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc.), including video platforms and website CMS (e.g., Sitefinity).
- Demonstrated skills in media relations/public relations, including advertising planning.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience related to communication planning and theory.
- Demonstrated analytical skills and problem-solving skills in relation to assessing the communication needs and approaches to routine and crisis events.
- Demonstrated skills in program and media-based evaluation.
- Demonstrated skill and experience in presenting information to individuals and groups for the purpose of training, defining an agency position, and providing topic content.
- Demonstrated project management skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of crisis/risk communication theory and strategy.
- Demonstrated knowledge of health promotion theory and concepts.
- Strong interpersonal skills to respond to general inquiries and liaise with health unit departments, stakeholders, media and government agencies / officials on public health-related matters.
- Ability to efficiently coordinate multiple tasks, balance multiple demands and address tight timelines with frequent interruptions.
- Demonstrate tact and discretion in handling matters of a confidential or sensitive nature is critical.
- Ability to work occasional hours beyond the normal work week, including evenings and weekends to accommodate deadlines, work projects, emergencies, or events.
- A valid Class G driver’s license in good standing with a satisfactory driving record; travel between health unit offices and off-site locations may be required.

**Education**:University Degree (Four Year Program) or a combined University Degree (Three Year Program) and College Diploma or Certification in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, Digital/Social Media or related field.

**Related Experience**:3-5 years related work experience in one or more of the fields listed above.
- Knowledge of, or experience with AI, emerging social media platforms and digital marketing opportunities.
- Experience capturing content (video, photography, etc.) for social media and short in house produced videos.

**Deadline**: 4:00 pm, Tuesday, June 25, 2024

The cover letter is to clearly identify:

- How your education meets the educational requirements listed.
- Specific examples of how your experience meets the experience requirements listed.
- Specific examples of how your experience meets each of the minimum requirements of the job listed.
- Specific examples of how your education and/or experience meet each of the preferred assets listed in this competition.

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract

Pay: $42.37-$47.45 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

**Experience**:

- Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations: 3 years (required)

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