Communications Lead

Role Overview

• Produces diverse communications materials such as communications plans, website content, newsletters, brochures, reports, speeches, educational materials, social media posts, monthly program summaries, event planning and hosting, videos, and presentations
• Works directly with the Community Physician Health and Safety (CPHS) team to promote and support workplace health and safety for community physicians, specialists, and their staff
• Liaises with representatives from Doctors of BC and the Ministry of Health to collaborate on joint initiatives, communications efforts, and engagement events
• Develops and executes strategic communications and engagement plans to support organizational programs and strategic goals
• Ensures quality, consistency, and effectiveness of complex communication messaging and materials for various regional audiences
• Contributes to and aligns with Doctors of BC and Ministry of Health core messaging and values
• Collaborates with SWITCH BC’s Communications Director and Digital Communications and Brand Manager; and Doctors of BC communication leads on all external-facing communication materials
• Responsible for ensuring a consistent visual identity on all relevant communications materials and assets
• Leads the implementation of communication plans to raise internal and external awareness and understanding of the CPHS program
• Provides insights into challenges facing community physicians and their staff through news and media, publications and industry research, relationship building, events, and other connections with physicians and medical office staff
• Maintains awareness of new developments and trends in communications through literature review, contact with peers at other organizations, advisory groups and professional associations, and through education programs
• Maintains a list of publications that reach physicians and support staff
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline such as Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or Public Relations
• At least seven (7) years of experience in a communications role
• Experience working with Doctors of BC, Ministry of Health, health authorities, and other physician supporting organizations is considered a strong asset
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills (verbal and written)
• Solid writing and the ability to create compelling communication materials
• Strong organizational skills to create event plans, event materials, and confidently engage with participants to better understand their health and safety concerns
• Skill and proficiency in digital communication, design programs (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite or Canva), and web-based technology practices
• WordPress or LMS experience is considered a strong asset
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (including PowerPoint and Excel) and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive issues with skill, tact, and diplomacy
• Excellent decision-making skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to build strong relationships with Doctors of BC, Ministry of Health, and other partner’s communications leads
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure with flexibility to reprioritize and adapt quickly to meet changing priorities.

Tech Stack

• WordPress

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous extended health benefits with no waiting period
• Long-term disability benefits
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Paid vacation (20 days per year
• prorated in first year)
• Sick leave allowances
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development and membership opportunities