LEAD, HEALTH HUMAN RESOURCES AND WORKFORCE SUSTAINABILITY COMMUNICATIONS

Position Summary

Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Community Services department.

The Lead, HHR and Workforce Sustainability Communications works as a member of the Communications team but works closely with leadership within the workforce sustainability office, in order to lead communications around Northern Health’s strategic priorities, specifically focused on the Workforce Sustainability initiative, including Health Human Resources (HHR) communications. This work will include collaborating with a variety of departments and stakeholders in high-level, strategic planning in order to develop and implement communications plans, both internal and external, to promote and communicate about the Workforce Sustainability and HHR work.
The Lead, HHR and Workforce Sustainability Communications will:
• Work collaboratively with departments such as Human Resources, Workforce Sustainability, Quality, & Innovation; the Ministry of Health; and other stakeholders to lead external and internal strategic communications planning and tactical execution.
• Support communication and engagement with stakeholders, including but not limited to Board, Executive, and other Northern Health leaders; frontline and administrative staff; and members of the public.
• Ensure issues receive responsive and accurate attention.
• Contribute to and participate in the implementation of communications priorities established within NH’s strategic plan.
• Manage and improve organizational and departmental communication processes and channels;
• Leads emergency communications activities, as required.

Starting salary will be approximately from $88,990 to $111,237 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

Prince George Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region’s economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC’s most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia – Canada’s Green university. The warm, friendly and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!
• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position. Examples may include:
• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, or marketing.
• Minimum seven (7) years’ recent related experience in communications, marketing, and/or public relations in a corporate environment.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Previous experience in a health care, government, public sector, not-for-profit, or corporate environment an asset.
• Knowledge of current health topics and issues in BC and within the NH region are an asset.
• Project and/or change management experience considered an asset.

Skills and Abilities:
• Effective communications skills including written, verbal, critical, and strategic.
• Excellent interpersonal relations and demonstrated ability to build and foster relationships with individuals and groups.
• Proven experience developing and executing communications plans and marketing campaign, including developing materials.
• Ability to develop responsive, interesting, and original content.
• Skilled in writing for a variety of media, including print, video (scripts), and web.
• Extensive knowledge of communications tools and practices used in a corporate environment.
• Working knowledge of design, photography, publication production, desktop publishing, video, and electronic communications.
• Experience with social media, multimedia, and website development.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise exceptional judgment, with consideration given to organizational risk and public and staff perception.
• Ability to handle highly confidential and/or sensitive issues with skill, tact, and discretion.
• Ability to remain calm, alert, and high functioning under stressful situations.
• Effective organizational, project management and time management skills, including the ability to prioritize and work independently and under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with senior leaders and other stakeholders in a wide variety of settings across the organization.
• Flexibility to provide after-hours service in emergencies or unpredictable circumstances.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office365 environment considered an asset.
• Knowledge of current health topics and issues in BC and within the NH region an asset.

Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.