Director of Engagement

3 weeks ago


Barrie, Ontario, Canada Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre Full time
Job Title: Director of Engagement

At Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Engagement to join our team. As a key member of our leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our strategic goals and enhancing our reputation through effective engagement with internal and external partners, government decision-makers, and the media.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement comprehensive advocacy and engagement strategies to advance our strategic goals
  • Lead a team of professionals in government relations, public affairs, and corporate communications
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, healthcare industry partners, and the media
  • Develop and deploy strategies and tactics to rapidly advance our major capital expansion plans, internal and external communications, crisis and issues management, media relations, special projects, event management, and social/digital media
  • Act as delegate in the Vice President's absence, providing support and counsel to the president & CEO and Senior Leadership Team

Requirements:

  • University degree in Communications, Public Relations, Political Science, Public Policy, or a related field
  • At least 7 years of experience in government relations, public affairs, or corporate communications, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
  • Ideally some experience in public sector environments (provincial-level an asset)
  • Demonstrated experience in lobbying, advocacy, government or public relations

Competencies:

  • Strong understanding of the healthcare industry, government structures, advocacy, and the legislative processes in Ontario
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to build brand awareness and convey key information through targeted campaigns
  • Expert level communication skills including, writing, editing, presenting and articulating messages
  • Demonstrated leadership skills including the ability to support, coach, mentor, energize and motivate people to achieve outcomes with annual performance targets; an effective team builder
  • Results-oriented, proactive leadership style with strong decision-making and creative problem-solving skills
  • Strategic, critical thinker who quickly assesses situations and complex issues and develops short-term and longer-term plans that addresses current opportunities and challenges and can quickly operationalize those plans
  • Crisis management skills with the ability to manage reputational risk, stressful issues and situations with calm, tact and diplomacy; adept at working with a wide variety of partners, including the public, all levels of government, the media and executive leadership
  • Ability to champion and communicate change amidst evolving priorities, while holding themselves and others accountable
  • Has, and builds, positive external relationships key to the organization's success; conveys positive image of self and the organization to all partners
  • Superior organizational and demonstrated project management experience to manage complex projects and identify key partners
  • Strong understanding of communication technology and a proven ability to leverage digital and social media platforms to achieve organizational goals
  • Thrives in a multi-tasking, fast-changing environment
  • Budgeting skills and sound business judgment

What We Offer:

  • A competitive salary and benefits package
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment
  • The opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals
  • The chance to make a meaningful contribution to the healthcare industry


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