- Leading for the region the development and delivery of external communications strategies and engagement in support of business objectives for Medavie and its operating companies in Ontario.
- Developing, delivering, and reporting on our organizational stakeholder engagement plan to build trust and social licence.
- Acting as the main point of contact for media in Ontario; working in close consultation with business partners to support timely responses to requests for information from media and interviews.
- Provide communications counsel and support for larger Medavie initiatives and strategies.
- Writing and editing content for communications channels including but not limited to external communications (key messages, news releases, speaking remarks, Q&As etc.).
- Liaising directly with internal and external business partners to obtain relevant detail/input.
- Identifying emerging opportunities and challenges that require proactive communication, including new opportunities for enhanced media profile.
- Connecting with and remaining in-tune with the Ontario business and industry communities, to support thought leadership opportunities.
- Identifying Thought Leadership opportunities for the region that align with Medavie's strategic plans and values.
- Staying up to date on trends and topics in the media relevant to the Ontario market.
- Providing advice and support in counselling business partners on strategic communication strategies.
- Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in a strategic communications role.
- Post-secondary education in Communications, Public Relations or other related field.
- Proven delivery of communications and stakeholder engagement strategies in a fast-paced environment with tight timelines.
- Experience with extensive reputation / issue management.
- Demonstrated ability to advise senior leaders and create approaches that address business demands/needs.
- Ability to support highly confidential and sensitive subjects/issues in a professional manner.
- Team player with a focus on supporting colleagues, trying new approaches and delivering results.
- Strong interpersonal, project management and relationship-building skills, with an ability to work with various stakeholder teams in a fast-paced environment, across locations and operating companies.
- A self-starter and problem-solver who works independently and as part of a geographically-dispersed team.
- Flexibility to work outside of normal hours and open to occasional travel if required.
- Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset.
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Senior Communications Advisor - Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada - Medavie Blue Cross
Description
Medavie is a national health solutions partner that integrates benefits management, health management and health care delivery. Together, with our team of more than 7,700 professionals, we are committed to improving the wellbeing of Canadians.
As a not-for-profit organization, Medavie oversees Medavie Blue Cross, a premier all-in-one benefits carrier and public health program administrator, and Medavie Health Services, a national primary health care solutions organization and the largest contracted provider of emergency management services in Canada.
We are one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures, one of Canada's Top 100 Employers and an Imagine Canada Caring Company.
We don't have shareholders. Instead, we proudly invest in communities to help address some of Canada's most pressing health care challenges.
Job Title:Senior Communications AdvisorDepartment:Talent and CommunicationsCompetition:86906Internal/External:BothEmployment Type:Full Time PermanentLocation:ON- Remote AvailableSalary:Competitive CompensationReports To:Manager, Corporate CommunicationsAbout the Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager of External Communications, the Senior Communications Advisor, Ontario, will play a key role in leading the development of public relations strategies focused on building trust and social license, including developing and delivering stakeholder engagement plans, building relationships with key media and health care partners and supporting business activities and Medavie leaders.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys proactively building relationships, has experience in corporate communications and working in a virtually connected environment. Strategic media relations experience is required, both sourcing proactive opportunities and issue management.
Main Responsibilities
Our ideal candidate has the following qualifications:
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Medavie strives to foster a culture where everyone is enabled to achieve their full potential - a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) where we live our values every day in the way we treat each other, our members and the communities we serve. Accessibility is a top priority.
For applicants with disabilities, we provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Medavie Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
We would like to thank all candidates for expressing interest. Please note only those selected for interviews will be contacted.