Senior Advisor - Communications
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- Corporate Professional
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- COV00011179 Requisition #
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- Jun 20, 2019 Post Date
- Classification: Senior Advisor
- Union: COV OUT OF SCOPE
- Department: Corporate Communications
- Primary Location: Tawa Centre
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 19-JUL-2019
- Date Available: 19-AUG-2019
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days, On Call
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Salary: Covenant Health offers a competitive compensation and benefits package
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Baccalaureate degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, arts, social sciences, business administration, or related field. Combination of education and work experience would be considered.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Five to seven years’ experience planning, implementing, and evaluating communications strategies and advising senior leaders or managing significant projects and initiatives required. Experience in issues management, crisis communications and media relations responding to issues which may affect the image and reputation of an organization required. Extensive experience in conceptualizing, researching, developing, and creating communications materials including communications strategies and tactics including; communication plans, tactical plans, news articles, social media plans/posts, digital/web-based communications (including photography) and other written communications required. Proven project management skills, including the ability to manage timelines, budgets, team dynamics and multiple stakeholders required. Experience in project management required. Proven excellence as a writer for a variety of platforms required. Proven ability to manage team and services processes and quality assurance required. Internal communications expertise and proficiency in working with electronic and digital communications vehicles required. Digital and print publication experience required. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, including potential competitive and conflicting priorities and time pressures required. Ability to thrive in a complex, fast-paced, change affected environment required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Healthcare and/or public sector environment experience an asset. Experience with community engagement an asset. Demonstrated issues management, crisis communications and media relations skills. Demonstrated understanding of communications best practices and emerging trends and application in communications and in communications technology.
Hiring Requirements
Please submit your resume to apply. We will review only the information provided in your resume during the screening process.
The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:
Security Screening: As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose of previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts.
Be the Difference
Covenant Health invites you to be the difference in people's lives, your career, and your community. Guided by faith-based values, integrity, and compassion, every role contributes to person-centered care and a deeper purpose. Employees are supported through mentorship, education, and growth opportunities, working with inclusive teams that value collaboration and belonging. Together, Covenant Health advances healthcare innovation and shapes a healthier, more compassionate future for Alberta and beyond.