Communications Officer

Communications Officer, Communications

**Full Time**

**$58,110.00 - $68,347.50 Reference#: 22-187A**

Reporting to the Director of Communications, the _Communications Officer _writes/edits and coordinates

production of corporate publications (print and digital), contributes to the development and implementation of

communication strategies to support Providence Care initiatives and projects, and contributes to event planning

and related logistics. Working collaboratively with the Director of Communications, the _Communications Officer _

develops relationships with local and regional media to ensure an effective media relations and social media

strategy which raises the community awareness of Providence Care. As a member of the Communications

Department, the _Communications Officer _has regular access to sensitive or confidential information. This

includes information used to develop communications for restructures, financial or operational planning, patient

or staff related information, and other issue-specific materials. The _Communications Officer _works regularly with

members of Providence Care’s management and Senior Leadership Team.

**Role Responsibilities **

Contributes to the development, implementation and evaluation of strategic corporate internal and external

communications plans and activities, often handling sensitive and confidential information.

Supports the Senior Leadership Team, management and other internal committees in communication

planning and implementation

Researches and maintains accurate media contact information

Contributes to strategic media relations planning

Prepares news releases, articles, question and answer fact sheets and backgrounders, as required

Working with other members of the Communications Department, edits and supports Providence Care
corporate newsletters (internal and external), including performing related research, writing, editing, design
and layout; may fulfil role of ‘Editor’ for specific corporate newsletters

Designs, edits and proofreads a wide range of materials, including (but not limited to) flyers, posters, cards
and online materials as needed

Improves access to information on Providence Care website and intranet

Posts information provided by internal stakeholders to the Providence Care intranet

**Required Qualifications and Experience: -**

Degree/Diploma in Journalism, Marketing, Communications or related field, or equivalent of combined
training and recent and related applied work experience
- Two years of Public/Community Relations or Journalism experience preferred, including experience with
desktop publishing/design and writing
- Work or volunteer experience in the not-for-profit or health care sector preferred
- Experience or formal training in digital photography and the use of digital editing software

Located in Kingston, Providence Care is Southeastern Ontario’s leading provider of aging, mental health and
rehabilitative care. Continuing the legacy of our Founders, the Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul,
Providence Care provides care and services at Providence Care Hospital, Providence Transitional Care Centre,
Providence Manor Long-Term Care home and community locations across Southeastern Ontario.

Providence Care is Fully-affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College; Providence Care is a centre
for health care, education and research, and a member of the Council of Academic Hospitals of Ontario.

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