Communications Specialist - Toronto, Canada - St. Joseph's Health Centre

St. Joseph's Health Centre

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Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The Downtown East Toronto Ontario Health Team (DET OHT) is a collaboration of 35 organizations who provide services to clients living in the Downtown East Toronto area.

The purpose of the OHT is to provide an integrated health system by coordinating the care and services for patients/clients and their families/caregivers across multiple settings.

The vision of the DET OHT is to provide our community with seamless access to inclusive, inspired and responsive care through one connected system of diverse providers who enthusiastically embody holistic approaches to improving population and individual health and wellbeing.

The Communications working group of the DET OHT is responsible for building trust and credibility with members and the community, providing communications advice amongst member organizations to support information sharing and engagement, and developing tools and processes that support effective and inclusive communication amongst DET OHT working groups, members and with the community.

Position Overview
This role supports the storytelling and strategic communications efforts of the Downtown East Toronto Ontario Health Team (DET OHT). The Communications Specialist will be a valued team member of the DET OHT.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Content Creation:
Writing/Interviewing/Storytelling

Develop compelling content to increase awareness of DET OHT health care services, community programs, partnerships and people and that supports the DET OHT strategic plan
Use a variety of multimedia platforms to distribute, design and leverage content, including photography, infographics and new media platforms

Internal Communications

Support the communications working group and internal clients with communications advice, counsel and support

Public Relations, Social Media, Digital Communications

Assist team with media relations and coordinating interviews
Support the development of a visual brand identity
Support the design and development of a future social media strategy
Support with content updates to public website

Special projects

Support the implementation of special projects and other assignments as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

Postsecondary degree or diploma in public relations, communications or journalism
Minimum 3 to 6 years of related experience required.
Excellent storytelling skills, with a nose for news; proactive about 'finding the story'
Positive team player who works collaboratively with stakeholders across a complex health care system
Highly motivated and demonstrated success in taking initiative and problem solving
Proven ability to work in a fastpaced environment and effectively manage multiple competing requests with great attention to detail
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
Ability to work effectively under pressure; mature judgment for assessing difficult situations and identifying potential public relations issues.
Present ideas and communication plans clearly and articulately to key audiences
Basic knowledge of photography considered an asset
Basic knowledge of multimedia platforms to distribute, design and leverage content, including infographics and new media platforms
Basic knowledge of WordPress considered an asset

_ As a condition of employment, all external hires will be required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination or documentation unless a valid accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code exists. Please note, if you are extended an offer of employment, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination in Ontario QR Code format._

We thank all the applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage resumes from people who reflect the diverse communities we serve. Reasonable accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as per resources available to us. If you require any accommodation, please advise Human Resources.