Communications and Media Specialist
Full-Time Contract – 12 Months with opportunity for renewal based on available funding
Who you are? You are highly motivated in sharing your interest in the Health Field through digital communications technology. Acknowledging the Seven Grandfather Teaching in your work to build relationships through oral speaking. You have strong writing skills and enjoy facilitating. In addition, you have a positive outlook and able to proficiently utilize this through different media concepts.
Who we are? We are a leader in First Nation Health. Our foundation is Indigenous Health in Indigenous Hands. We provide accessible, quality, culturally safe and holistic health care that supports and enhances the wellness of individuals, families, and communities. We work with our 11 First Nation community partners in the provision of primary health care, traditional healing, mental wellness and addictions, home and community support services and health promotion services. We have recently been approved as an Ontario Health Team by the Ministry of Health. As the first Indigenous Ontario Health Team in the province, Maamwesying is looking forward to establishing our Transformation Team to assist us in developing and implementing the Maamwesying Ontario Health Team model.
The opportunity: As the new highly skilled Communications and Media Specialist you will be responsible for providing strategic advice and support in the development, implementation and evaluation of communication and marketing strategies and tactics supporting executive engagement communications and initiatives.
What you need to bring with you:
• Post-secondary degree in communications or a related field (e.g., marketing, journalism, media)
• Minimum of three years of experience leading communications activities as well as developing and implementing social media campaigns
• Experience with stakeholder engagement and coordinating input/feedback from stakeholders (in-person; website; surveys; etc.)
• Effective communicator, able to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing, including effective presentation skills
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, InDesign and Premier Pro
• Experience of comfort in simple website building with simple tools such as Weebly, Wix, or Nicepagee
• Committed to expecting and respecting diversity with demonstrated ability to identify and respond to the needs of diverse communities
• Knowledge of, and interest in the health issues affecting Anishinaabe people. Ability to speak Ojibway is an asset
• Strong organizational, time management and planning skills
• Good understanding of Ontario’s healthcare system and healthcare administration (asset)
• Knowledge of Ontario’s Ontario Health Team model and local Ontario Health Team structure/plan (asset)
• English (verbal and written); Ojibway is an asset
• Valid Ontario driver’s license with access to own vehicle
• Highly motivated and able to work independently from home and to travel as required throughout the North Shore Tribal Council region
Why Work with Us?
• Competitive Salary based on experience
• Paid Extended Health Benefits
• HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan)
• Generous vacation package; with additional 7 Aboriginal statutory holidays
• Life-long learning is a priority, offering 10 Professional Development Days and $1200/Annual Budget
• Technology Amenities provided (i.e., laptop, electronic medical record system, cell phone)
• Company vehicle provided; all travel expenses covered
• Daytime hours of work 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday
• Relocation Expenses are Negotiable
• High staff satisfaction rated work environment, priority on provider and client experience
• Access to Cultural and Traditional teachings of the Ojibwe People
• 2 weeks holiday for the 1st year
• 15 days of Personal Leave
What to expect? We encourage traditional practices of Indigenous People, and we burn our sacred medicines such as tobacco, sweet grass, sage and cedar. We reserve the right to hiring Indigenous people under section 14 of the Ontario Human Rights Code – Special Programs. Accommodations for the disabled will be available upon request. An offer of employment will be conditional upon an acceptable vulnerable sector records check.
Qualified individuals are invited to submit a cover letter along with a current resume, certificates, diplomas, along with three current work-related references to [email protected]. Please ensure that “OHT Communications and Media Specialist” appears in the subject line or apply directly on www.Indeed.ca
