Advisor, Communications

At Ontario Health, we are committed to developing a strong organizational culture that connects and inspires all team members across the province. Our vision is that together, we will be a leader in health and wellness for all. Our mission is to connect the health system to drive improved and equitable health outcomes, experiences and value. How we work together is reflected through our five values: integrity, inspiration, tenacity, humility and care.

What Ontario Health offers:
Achieving your career goals is a priority to us. Benefits of working at Ontario Health may include the following based on employment type:

- Fully paid medical, dental and vision coverage from your first day
- Health care spending account
- Premium defined benefit pension plan
- 3 personal days and 2 float days annually
- Individual contributors start at 3 weeks’ vacation with 4 weeks at 2 yrs.
- Career development opportunities
- A collaborative values-based team culture
- A wellness program
- A hybrid working model
- Participation in Communities of Inclusion

Want to make a difference in your career? Consider this opportunity.

The Senior Advisor, Communications will provide communications strategy, planning and execution to strategic initiatives and high priority projects within the organization. The principal responsibilities of this include: leadership responsibility for developing and implementing communications plans to support the launch of large-scale programs or services for the organization or broader health care system, writing and editing for diverse audiences, products, and vehicles; providing communications support to defined, time-bound projects and teams; monitoring and evaluation, spreading and scaling best practices to protect and enhance Ontario Health’s brand and performing other related duties are required. The senior advisor is responsible for managing objectives of high priority and complexity, and department-specific processes.

Here is what you will be doing:
- Manages and leads the development and implementation of multiple communications strategies and tools that support initiatives across the organization-
- Provides strategic communications project leadership, managing the delivery of medium to large strategic Ontario Health communications initiatives within projected scope, schedule, and cost constraints- Provide cross-functional leadership — establish and lead cross portfolio and project team to achieve defined project objectives on time and within budget- Shares knowledge and collaborates between distinct functions and stakeholders within Ontario Health- Develop and deliver core communication materials such as communications plans, key messages, briefing notes, reports and presentations- Lead, support, and work in collaboration with teams across the organization on strategic and corporate initiatives- Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders across the health system-
- Protect and enhance the Ontario Brand through partnerships and communications and marketing products- Push the boundaries of what has been done before using the latest tools, techniques and trends within health care communications- Research emerging trends/best practices and determines implications of findings on Ontario Health strategies and to inform strategic communications advice- Ability to work with little supervision and high degree of autonomy, with ability to interact directly with senior leaders Working within a team, ensure positive working relationships- Ability to coach or mentor Communications Advisors as needed

Here is what you will need to be successful:
Education and Experience- Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations/marketing or a related field with experience managing complex deadline driven projects- Minimum 7+ years of communications or related work experience- Experience working in a large-scale organization, public sector experience preferred- Experience in managing resources and project teams to deliver on communications plans and strategies- Health care experience would be an asset

Knowledge and Skills- High degree of collaboration and the ability to influence to achieve program/project objectives while protecting/enhancing the organizational brand- Strong storytelling experience and aligning strategies to the overall corporate narrative- Excellent Understanding of strategic communications and stakeholder relations- Experience creating communications strategies for large scale programs or services- Well versed in communications practices, particularly in the areas of strategy and planning-
- Has an understanding of health care policy in Ontario- Ability to work flexibly to tight deadlines, under pressure, as part of a team- Sound judgement, discretion and decision-making ability.- Aptitude for problem solving- Proficient within Office365- Ability to manage multiple programs of work and delegate- Strong leadership skill