Competition #:

05469955

Employee Type:

TERM SPECIFIC FULL TIME

Bargaining Unit:

NON-CONTRACT

Facility:

CORPORATE OFFICE

Department:

NH HLTH PROMO & PUB ENG

Reports To:

REG MGR, DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS &PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

Close Date:

AUGUST 26, 2020

POSITION SUMMARY

The Communications Specialist, Content Development & Engagement is a member of the team responsible for the development and implementation of Northern Health's digital communications strategies. This position will be involved in all digital, public and employee engagement work, including:

• Content development, including researching, interviewing, writing, editing, and planning.

• Social media management

• Web and multimedia management, such as content publishing

• Project managing the organization and planning of ongoing, long-term content and related strategies

• Assisting the communications team and program areas with content planning and development.

• Providing digital communications support for the purpose of health promotions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing or journalism;
• A minimum of five (5) years of related experience in communications, marketing, and/or public relations in corporate environment;
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in the support, development and administration of social media and websites, including experience in the development, writing and editing of content.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Knowledge of current health topics and issues in B.C. and within the NH region are an asset.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• The ability to develop interesting and engaging original content.
• Outstanding written communication skills.
• Outstanding copyediting skills
• Demonstrated expertise writing for a variety of media, including print, video (scripts), social media and web.
• Extensive knowledge of communications tools and practices used within a corporate environment.
• Experience with social media, multimedia and website development.
• Working knowledge of design, photography, publications production, desktop publishing and electronic communications.
• Proven experience developing promotional campaign plans and materials for the purpose of community engagement, both online and not.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally in a confident and effective manner.
• Excellent interpersonal relations and demonstrated ability to build and foster relationships between organizations and groups.
• Ability to handle confidential and/or sensitive issues in a professional manner.
• Ability to remain calm, alert and high functioning under stressful situations.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to set priorities and be results-oriented.
• 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 emergency or unpredictable circumstances.
• All postings with a closing date specified close at 11:59 pm PT