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About the Role

Develop and implement high-quality, timely, and measurable communication plans, strategies, tactics, and products to effectively convey and promote PHO’s activities and initiatives. Provide expertise and support to internal programs and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop communication strategies and related plans, tactics, products, and materials to support the specific communications needs of internal and external stakeholders for initiatives important to PHO’s mandate.
• Identify and assess communications-related risks to inform decision-making and mitigate potential issues.
• Measure the success or effectiveness of communication plans.
• Support the development and implementation of communication strategies to increase the profile of public health in the province and promote PHO’s role.
• Identify key stakeholders, relationships, and opportunities.
• Assess reputational and communications risks.
• Determine appropriate communications tactics and tools.
• Develop and adapt key messages for chosen media.
• Determine dissemination vehicles appropriate to audience needs.
• Participate in tactical planning to inform and engage PHO audiences and increase awareness of PHO programs and initiatives.
• Write, edit, and formulate a wide variety of communications materials, including key messages, news posts, speeches, fact sheets, media responses, internal and external newsletters, intranet and website content, and social media content.
• Coordinate distribution of materials with senior staff approval.
• Support the development of processes and policies related to communications activities.
• Monitor PHO communication activities to ensure adherence to corporate standards, policies, and legislative directives.
• Support the development and facilitation of communications-related professional development programs.
• Provide ongoing strategic advice and support to PHO program areas to assist in promoting and communicating their initiatives, activities, or other opportunities.
• Write and translate scientific information into audience-appropriate language.
• Coordinate approvals and ensure timely and appropriate delivery formats with distribution to the widest possible audience where appropriate.
• Create, promote, and maintain cooperative working relationships with contacts at the Ministry of Health and other relevant government officials, media partners, public health departments, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate activities of common interest, provide briefings, distribute media releases, and respond to calls for information.
• Assist on projects within the department and contribute to the operation of the team and group.
• Stay abreast of developments and innovations in communications, media, social media, and technology and incorporate new developments into communications programs.
• Stay apprised of various program activities within PHO and at other institutions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Deep knowledge of the health system in Ontario.
• Knowledge of information gathering and dissemination techniques.
• Expertise in developing communications tools and products for a variety of media in support of technical programs.
• Knowledge of project management techniques, practices, and processes.
• Interpersonal, team building, and relationship building skills.
• Proven ability to work as a collaborative team member with a track record in developing professional networks/partnerships.
• Skills and ability to conceptualize ideas and translate them into practice.
• Organized with the ability to determine priorities and plan activities while performing a variety of different responsibilities with conflicting and tight timeframes.
• Ability to respond effectively to fluctuating workload demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to efficiently produce materials with great attention to detail.
• Ability to review documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and evaluation skills.
• Skill and ability to comprehend and effectively communicate complex concepts and ideas.
• Research and communication planning skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Proficiency with various computer systems and software programs including MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), MS Teams, Zoom, SharePoint, and Microsoft Dynamics CRM.

Skills

• Communications strategies
• Communication plans
• Communication tactics
• Communication products
• Risk assessment
• Writing
• Editing
• Key messages
• News posts
• Speeches
• Fact sheets
• Media responses
• Newsletters
• Intranet content
• Website content
• Social media
• Process development
• Policy development
• Professional development facilitation
• Strategic advice
• Scientific information translation
• Project coordination
• Stakeholder relations
• Media relations
• Public relations
• Teamwork
• Relationship building
• Project management
• Prioritization
• Time management
• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving
• Evaluation skills
• Research
• MS Office Suite
• MS Teams
• Zoom
• SharePoint
• Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Location

• Toronto

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Senior
• Seven to ten years of related experience

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree preferably in Public Relations, Communications or Journalism
• Master’s degree (or an equivalent combination of a degree, training, and experience) is strongly preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $82,078.00 - $115,553.00

About the Company

• PHO is committed to ensuring equity in employment.
• Our goal is to create a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to ensure our services and communications are accessible to all individuals.

Equal Opportunity

• PHO is committed to ensuring equity in employment.
• Our goal is to create a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to ensure our services and communications are accessible to all individuals.
• Any candidate who requires a job posting in an alternative format may email a request to HR_Inquiries@oahpp.ca.
• Once an applicant has been selected for an interview, they can inform PHO about any accommodations they may require at any stage of the interview process.