Communications Officer

**HIGHLIGHTS OF THE OPPORTUNITY**

The Georgian Bay General Hospital Foundation empowers Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) to deliver excellent health care. We inspire generosity, strengthen healthcare and celebrate impact every day.

Our Foundation team is passionate about our hospital and community. We are collaborative, strive for excellence, and provide unparalleled stewardship. Building relationships excites us, and we listen actively to understand and honour the unique values of each person we connect with.

We have an opportunity for a strong communicator to join us, contributing to our fundraising efforts to support our community hospital. The Communications Officer will work closely with the Foundation team to plan and execute the organization’s communication strategy.

The Communications Officer will be responsible for advancing and maintaining the GBGH Foundation brand and voice across all platforms, including the organization’s website, social media and print, with a focus on writing timely, engaging content across a variety of vehicles.

Job Requirements:
**WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR**
- Participate in the development & execution of the GBGH Foundation’s communication plan
- Write and/or edit donor and patient stories, including interviewing patients and donors and working with internal stakeholders to gather and disseminate information
- Collaborate with members of the GBGH Foundation team to develop relevant marketing and event materials, and assist in the execution of key fundraising campaigns
- Manage and grow the organization’s digital presence through development of engaging content, analysis and reporting (social media, website, and digital advertising)
- Support the Foundation team with management of partner websites (Trellis), and content development for events (including auction items)
- Assist in the development of presentations, proposals, press releases or other media
- Work with the organization’s videography partner to create impactful, inspiring video content, including coordinating filming days, recruiting volunteers and working with hospital stakeholders

**YOU WILL BE SUCCESSFUL IF...**

**You’re a great communicator**

You love to write and craft language that inspires giving. You listen to understand and are able to take ideas and condense them into clear and concise information. You are a passionate storyteller who is able to write powerful messages from a variety of perspectives.

**You're passionate about impact**

You get excited to share how donors have shaped and transformed health care. You seek out opportunities to connect with those who benefit from our work. You’re always thinking about creative ways to report on how philanthropy shapes our hospital.

**You're an avid team player**

You love working as part of a team, and value collaboration and connection in the workplace. You care about people.

**You have excellent work ethic**

You are extremely detail-oriented, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. You can juggle complex priorities, have stellar communication skills and work well under pressure.

**DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS**
- The successful applicant will have or be able to demonstrate a commitment to developing the following qualifications and skills_
- Post-secondary education with a specialization in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or related specialty, or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 2 years of non-profit writing experience
- Experience writing a range of donor communications with emphasis on fundraising proposals, direct mail, impact reports and patient stories
- Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to speak, listen and write in a clear, confident, respectful, thorough and timely manner
- Strong knowledge of social media, and digital advertising
- Competency in creative design, including document layout, social media graphics, visual displays, and presentations. Experience with Canva or other graphic design software is considered an asset.
- Excellent organizational skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple projects over varying timelines, demonstrating excellence in prioritization, resourcefulness and problem-solving
- Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative work style, with demonstrated ability to maintain a positive, flexible and responsive attitude while managing competing interests and multiple stakeholders
- Bilingual (English and French) is an asset.
- Hold a valid driver's license and have regular access to a vehicle.

**BENEFITS & PERKS**
- Salary Range of $58,000 to $72,000. Compensation Based on Qualifications & Experience
- Hybrid work environment with generous Work Wellness Policy
- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans
- Health and Dental benefits, including life insurance, STD, LTD
- Career Development and Education Sessions
- Access to Employee & Family Assistance Program

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