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Job Title:

COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT, FT

Posted Date:

2021-08-12

Closing Date:

2021-08-18

Functional Discipline:

COMMUNICATIONS

Job Description

VACANCY DETAILS

VACANCY NUMBER: 0000024396CG

JOB TITLE: COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT, FT
STATUS: FULL TIME
DEPARTMENT: COMMUNICATIONS
LOCATION: ST. CATHARINES SITE
HOURS OF WORK: 75 HOURS PER PAY PERIOD

POSTING DATE: 12 August 2021
CLOSING DATE: 18 August 2021

UNION: NON UNION
WAGE RANGE: 28.679 TO 32.447 per hour

POSITION OBJECTIVE:
This role is an exciting opportunity for an early-career public relations professional to grow professionally, develop new skills and take your career to the next level.
The successful candidate will be a key member of our dedicated and passionate team of Corporate Communications professionals, partnering with us to build an extraordinary Niagara Health for our patients and families, and for our staff, physicians and volunteers.
As a key member of the Communications team, the Communications Assistant will be involved in a wide variety of strategic communications initiatives that support the successful delivery of Niagara Health's communication objectives. We are looking for an independent thinker who is creative, detail oriented, organized and thrives on working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. You are comfortable with working independently under minimal supervision and with making decisions that support the purpose, vision and core values of Niagara Health. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated, strategic thinker who is committed to assisting with, developing and implementing measurable and engaging communications plans that support Niagara Health's organizational priorities. This position acts as the point person for the department for internal and external stakeholders, media and elected officials. The Communications Assistant provides administrative support and advice to the Chief Communications Officer and Manager of Communications as well as the Communications team members related to the department's day-to-day work.

QUALIFICATIONS:
o A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or other related field
o At least one year related experience in healthcare and/or government setting
o Experience developing and implementing measurable and engaging communications plans that include a wide range of materials, including media releases, internal messages, web and social media content, flyers, posters and other external products
o Experience with media monitoring and data collection and analysis for media reports, social media and other associated communication activities
o Administrative experience with managing calendars, coordinating meetings, maintaining contact lists and other related tasks
o Strong writing and editing skills
o Event planning experience
o Experience with photography and video production
o Demonstrated proficiency with computer programs such as Internet, Email, Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint) required.
o Graphic design experience, including knowledge of Photoshop and InDesign
o Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills and the ability to work in a respectful, cooperative team environment
o Effective time management, organization skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks with similar deadlines without compromising quality or accuracy
o Task-oriented with the ability to independently complete tasks within a fast-paced environment
o Proficiency in both official languages (English & French) will be considered an asset.
o Consistent and regular attendance required

Recruitment Specialist: Carrie Garritsen
(905) 378-4647 EXT 44222

We are especially interested in connecting if you...
Value diversity, equity and inclusion;
Are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Region of Niagara;
Identify as a member of one or more of the following groups: equity-seeking group, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Have background or expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation

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