Communication Advisor

• Classification: Advisor
• Union: COV OUT OF SCOPE
• Department: Public Awareness Project GNCH
• Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 23-OCT-2020
• Date Available: 16-NOV-2020
• Temporary End Date: 31-MAR-2023
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Salary: Covenant Health offers a competitive compensation and benefits package
• Vehicle Requirement: N/A

Post-secondary degree in journalism, arts, social sciences, public relations, communications or marketing required. A combination of relevant education and work experience will be considered.

Diploma or continuing education in public relations, digital communications, community engagement or writing an asset. Three to five years’ experience planning, implementing and evaluating communication, marketing and engagement plans, including use of digital and social media tools or tactics. Understanding and experience with web and social media content management. Experience with basic monitoring, assessment and measurement of social media and media activity. Experience with public engagement processes and strategy, and an understanding of the theory, best practices and application of public engagement and data analysis and reporting. Sound critical thinking skills. Facilitation skills and the ability to work successfully in a team based setting. Ability to manage multiple priorities and change in a dynamic work environment. Excellent oral communications and superior writing skills. Superior interpersonal communication skills. Computer proficiency in a Windows environment using MS Office Suite. Familiarity and proficiency in working with electronic communications vehicles. Experience in engaging with the public, community groups and organizations. Able to discuss and converse about palliative and end of life forums.

Digital and print publication management experience (including writing and editing) an asset. Social marketing experience an asset. Journalism writing experience an asset. Event management experience an asset. Project management experience an asset. Issues management and crisis communications an asset.