General Posting Information

**POSITION:**Communications Officer – Internal

**DEPARTMENT:**Communications

CONDITIONS: Temporary Full-Time for approximately three (3) months

HOURS: Approximately 75.0 bi-weekly hours

SHIFTS: Days

7.5 hours per shift (subject to change)

WAGE RANGE: Scale Minimum Maximum

NONU04 $36.30/hr $44.00/hr

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Produce regular, effective and creative employee communications in clear, concise and appropriate language to communicate hospital activities. Design broadcasts to celebrate successes and reinforce education. Foster internal understanding of, and alignment to, the hospital strategy.

• Support key change management initiatives within the organization, developing strategic approaches and creative tactics to engage staff and physicians on key projects capable of altering current work and practices

• Develop and execute communications plans for major internal activities, such as Accreditation, Workplace Culture Survey, etc. Coordinate photography, videography and graphic design in support of all internal communication activities. Execute annual survey of QCH staff and managers on Communications activities.

• Design and maintain content for the corporate digital bulletin boards throughout the hospital. Manage the content on the QCH Intranet including its design, review, update and publication.

• Collaborating with QCH leadership, coordinate Town Halls and other internal events as well as staff engagement activities. Additionally, act as Chair of the Spirit Squad.

• Represent the Communications Department on a variety of internal committees as designated by the Director, Communications.

• Prepare speaking notes for CEO and/or other members of senior team for internal activities.

• Track departmental budget

• Other duties as may be operationally required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• College diploma in a communications field (Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Professional Writing)

• 5 years’ experience in Communications, Marketing or Public Relations

• Knowledge in graphic design, website management and eNewsletter software

• Exceptional writing skills

• Strong attention to detail

PREFERRED:

• Undergraduate degree in communications field

• 5 years’ experience, including three years specifically in employee communications and/or change management

• PROSCI certification

• Experience in video editing, photography and event planning

Please note that according to the Ontario Health and Queensway Carleton Hospital Vaccination Policy, all applicants must be fully vaccinated unless they can provide the proof of a valid medical contraindication or exemption on the basis of protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code in order to be considered for any staff or volunteer opportunities. Upon hiring, applicants must provide the proof of either government issued documentation proving they have been fully vaccinated, or present supporting documentation of a valid medical contraindication or exemption under Ontario Human Rights Code.

Thank you for your continued interest in Queensway Carleton Hospital. We deeply value and celebrate the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, as they are integral to the enrichment of our work environment. We believe that by fostering an inclusive and diverse community, we can achieve our mission of providing exceptional healthcare services to all individuals with compassion and respect. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our organization including, but not limited to women, racial or ethnic minorities, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples, persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQI+ communities.

At Queensway Carleton Hospital, we are committed to ensuring accessibility and accommodating the needs of all candidates throughout the entire selection process. Our dedicated recruitment team is readily available to assist individuals with any inquiries or concerns regarding accessibility and accommodations at any stage of our recruitment process. We invite you to reach out and let us know how we can best support you. We look forward to welcoming diverse talent into our team and continuing to make a positive impact in the lives of our patients and the communities we serve.