Communications Specialist

We are an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005), the Hamilton Family Health Team (HFHT) will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process to applicants with disabilities. HFHT offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted by HFHT regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation. If you require disability-related accommodations, please inform the recruiting staff.

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**Your Opportunity**:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Communications Specialist to join our dynamic team.

As a Communications Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting the Communication and Engagement Team’s achievement of relevant strategic and operational goals. the Specialist is responsible for developing and executing primarily internal communication strategies that foster a positive organization culture, enhance employee engagement, and ensure effective information dissemination across the HFHT. The Specialist will develop and maintain relationships with the HFHT’s management and staff team and provide guidance and support on communication and engagement activities. The Specialist will support the Lead, Corporate Communications and Storytelling.

**Roles and Responsibilities**:

- Acting as communications point person for HFHT Leadership and Staff Team, including writing messages, developing presentations, and creating visuals.
- Developing internal communications including but not limited to: changes in policies/procedures, engagement, news and announcements.
- Acting as the first point of contact for communications requests (HFHT Communications inbox). This includes but is not limited to: resolving requests for print/digital assets, managing Constant Contact distribution lists, diverting other requests to appropriate departments for resolution.
- Graphic design using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator or Canva.
- Video capture, editing and captioning for accessibility using Adobe Premier and/or Canva primarily for internal communications purposes but occasionally for external purposes.
- Website content maintenance and routine content audits.
- Internal Staff Sharepoint content maintenance and routine content audits.
- Tracking and reporting on the effectiveness of internal communication initiatives, using metrics and surveys.
- Creating presentations, writing speaking notes, and supporting the Leadership Team when presenting to partner organizations and/or special events.
- Assisting in the creation and execution of communications plans for special projects.
- Building relationships with key internal stakeholders, (i.e. Groups, Eva Rothwell Centre).
- With the Team, managing, organizing and supporting events, (i.e. Town Halls (virtual and in person).
- Event planning, photography / videography
- Managing the content, scheduling and deployment of digital signage (Pi Signage (formerly Spectrio)).
- Manages and oversees assigned projects, (i.e. annual report).
- Monitors project progress against established goals; identifies / manages issues and risks and with the Team develops mitigation strategies.
- Reports on project status to Team.
- Supports and role models the mission, vision, and values of the HFHT.
- Champions an inclusive, diverse, and psychologically safe work environment.
- Cultivates a positive, supportive, and rewarding work culture.

**If so, we are looking for a future colleague who has**:

- Post secondary degree/education in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or other relevant combination of education and experience.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and a proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with colleagues.
- Ability to think critically on the various channels / tools for communications to ensure the many levels of the organization are informed (Executive Leadership Team, Staff, Public, Patients, Affiliated Family Physicians and Practice Teams).
- Strong copywriting skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
- Understanding of marketing concepts and tools.
- Highly skilled in WordPress, Microsoft Office - specifically SharePoint
- Knowledge of Pi Signage or digital signage platforms an asset.
- Understanding of the healthcare landscape is an asset.

**Why Join the**HFHT**?**:

- Competitive Employee Value Proposition including, but not limited to:_
- Healthcare of Ontario Pensio