Cultural Communication Specialist-ft - Thunder Bay, Canada - Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre

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Thunder Bay, Canada

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1 ‐ Full Time ‐ Cultural Communications Specialist

Director of Communications' Office
Reporting to the Manager, Communications and Engagement the Cultural Communications Specialist works within

the Portfolio Team. The Cultural Communications Specialist supports the implementation of proactive and effective

communications that promotes the Strategic Plan, primarily activities associated with the Equity, Diversity, &

Inclusion direction of Strategic Plan 2026. The Specialist will use their extensive knowledge and experience in

cultural awareness to ensure communication materials, activities, and initiatives are meaningful to and reflective of

various cultural audiences within the organization and throughout Northwestern Ontario.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Experience:

Minimum 5 years of experience in communications and/or public relations required
Experience in a health care environment
Working knowledge of the practices and techniques of planning organizing, evaluating and administering cultural

programs and events

Demonstrated experience in community outreach, consultation or stakeholder management
Experience in working with First Nations and Indigenous Communities/Partners
Experience working with other equity‐deserving populations
Experience in Crisis Management and/or Emergency Management Communications
Experience with social media tools, branding, and multimedia vehicles
Knowledge of the historical and ongoing impacts of colonialism and Indigenous specific racism on Indigenous

Peoples and health care systems.

Knowledge of French Language Services

Skills/Abilities:

Highly effective communication skills, i.e., technical, writing, conversational
Knowledge of emerging issues, challenges and gaps in ensuring equitable and effective health care access across

Northwestern Ontario

Ability to successfully manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
Group/Team facilitation knowledge and experience
Works well in strategic, operational, and tactical environments
The ability to exercise effective judgment is essential
Excellent customer service skills
Strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative teamwork orientation, and ability to work with diverse personalities and

styles

Awareness of health care sector issues
Knowledgeable of the needs of Indigenous Peoples and Francophone Communities
Knowledge of current marketing and communications issues, trends and techniques
Adaptable to set and prioritize work with varying exceptions
Professional manner, tact, diplomacy and discretion in dealing with confidential issues, patients, families and

colleagues

Ability to lead with cultural safety and humility at all times

Assets:

Indigenous Cultural Training is an asset
French language skills (oral and written) an asset
Ability to work with online content management and digital publishing tools

Salary Range:
$37.049 to 43.587

The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety and security of the patients, visitors, employees and assets

Criminal Records Check (CRC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of

full vaccination of all required doses of a COVID‐19 vaccine approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health &

Safety.

The Health Sciences Centre (HSC) is committed to delivering healthcare in a manner that is consistent with Patient

and Family Centred Care. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge, understanding and

commitment to this care philosophy.

imperative, therefore, all applicants will have to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered for this

position.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work

environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a

workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serve and encourage Indigenous people, visible

are available throughout the selection process. Additionally we are identified as an English/French speaking health

If there are no qualified applicants for the above position, the Hospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified

individuals.

Interested applicants must submit a resume outlining relevant previous experience and training no later than

11:59p.m. on

Thursday, 22 June, 2023.

website.

Posted:
June 15, 2023

NON UNION