Communications Coordinator

The College of Pharmacists of Manitoba is seeking a **Communications Coordinator** to manage internal and external communications, media relations, publications, events, and professional presentations. If you are looking for a varied and challenging role in a fast-paced environment, and aspire to do meaningful work, then we want to meet you.

**About the Position**:
The Communications Coordinator facilitates and maintains a broad range of communication solutions to support the work of CPhM.

Primary duties include:

- you will manage and maintain CPhM website, ensuring functionality and content currency, effectively tailoring messages to target a variety of audiences.

**Publications** and educational modules**- you will develop and prepare internal publications, coordinating the format and content in conjunction with the staff teams.

**Media engagement** - you will keep apprised of provincial and national media coverage relating to CPhM, general regulatory matters, and the pharmacy profession and practice.

**Qualifications**
- Post-secondary education in a discipline relevant to communications, journalism, public relations, or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and job experience in a related field
- Knowledge of and experience in a health professions regulatory environment an asset
- Skill - specific certifications or training an asset
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading abilities
- Experience writing, creating, and producing materials across a variety of platforms
- Ability to effectively tailor messaging to target a variety of audiences and represent different presenters
- Video filming and editing experience; website management; videoconference experience
- Excellent interpersonal skills; effective verbal, listening, and written communication skills; professional and engaging manner
- Superior organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines
- Self-motivated individual with the ability to work independently as well as to thrive as part of a team

For a complete description of the duties, qualifications, and required attributes for this position, view the FULL POSTING.

**Working at the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba**

This is a full-time permanent position, 8:30 to 4:30, Monday to Friday. A hybrid work-model is available, following orientation and training; occasional requirement to work outside regular business hours for special meetings and events.

CPhM offers:

- Competitive salary, negotiated commensurate with experience
- 3 weeks’ vacation
- Generous health care benefits plan
- Group Retirement Savings Plan
- Continuous professional development

**About the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba**

The College of Pharmacists of Manitoba was established in 1878 and is the pharmacy regulatory and licensing authority in Manitoba. The legislated mandate of CPhM is to serve and protect the public interest. CPhM protects the health and well-being of the public by ensuring and promoting safe, ethical care by its registrants.

CPhM operates on an annual cycle, with great variety in the projects and responsibilities through the course of a year. This information-driven work is extremely meaningful; a job well done has a powerful, positive impact on staff, stakeholders, and the general public.

The staff functions as a small, supportive team working in a friendly, highly collaborative environment. Staff are bound closely by a commitment to serving the public interest and have shared values of integrity, respect, accountability, and lifelong learning.

**How to Apply**

Submit a cover letter and resume.

Applications will be reviewed as received until the position is filled.

CPhM values diversity and inclusion and encourages all qualified people to apply.