Senior Manager, JCC Communications
About the role
At Doctors of BC our vision is to promote a social, economic, and political climate in which members can provide the citizens of BC with the highest standard of health care, while achieving maximum professional satisfaction and fair economic reward.
Together, we make a difference so our doctors can make theirs. Join us today!
THE JOB: Senior Manager, JCC Communications
The starting salary range falls within the minimum to mid-point of the salary range.
Starting Salary Range: $116,920 - $146,150
Reporting to the Executive Vice President, Communications, the Senior Manager, JCC Communications is responsible for setting and overseeing the strategic direction of Joint Collaborative Committees (a partnership between Doctors of BC and the BC government. They are responsible for strategic communications, providing leadership to Communications Managers, and ensuring all communications activities effectively support the JCC’s mandate and priorities. The role leads the execution of the JCC’s three-year communications plan, provides strategic guidance to Committees and Co-Chairs, and oversees the review and approval of all JCC communications materials.. Working closely with the Executive Leadership Team, Committee Co-Chairs, and government partners, as well as health care system organizations, this role also oversees large-scale communications initiatives and events, including the JCC Showcase, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget while maintaining a high standard of quality and impact.
A critical component of this role is leading creative and imaginative communications strategies proactively and reactively identifying opportunities for showcasing committee work, physician leadership, education opportunities and driving awareness of the JCC’s value to health care in BC. In close partnership with the EVP, Communications, the Senior Manager provides direct, strategic advice to ELT and Committees on communications and issues, requiring a nuanced understanding of the political and government relations landscape, organizational/JCC workplan priorities, and diverse partner perspectives. This leader balances collaborative needs, operational realities, and government expectations, influencing key decision-makers through trusted relationships, strong judgment, and clear communication. Success in the role requires exceptional storytelling, media and content development expertise, high-level presentation and facilitation skills, strong emotional intelligence, and a creative, forward-thinking approach to communications that challenges traditional methods and supports the JCC’s long-term strategic objectives.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
Leading Through People (I):
- Proven ability to guides, coach and motivates others by assessing developmental needs and engages team members in projects that challenge their skills and abilities.
- Provides opportunities for others to learn from experts in develop.
- Ability to listens attentively and builds rapport quickly.
- Addresses and confronts issues and inappropriate behaviors in a timely and respectful way.
- Consults with and informs team in a timely manner before decisions that would impact them are made. Regularly provides constructive feedback and recognition to team members regarding job performance.
Leading with Drive (I):
- Fosters a team mentality that acknowledges the importance of visions, goals, and deadlines. In addition to this, clearly articulates vision and end goals, encouraging questions until clarity is gained.
- Uses clear reasoning and rational explanations to subtly yet resolutely influence other’s viewpoints.
- Effectively communicates information and expectations when delegating responsibilities.
Leading to Deliver (I):
- Makes decisions based upon relevant analysis of data and consistently monitors progress towards goals.
- Sets realistic service expectations within given constraints and states team expectations clearly to ensure responsibility and accountability is understood.
- Maintains composure and remains level-headed, focused on results, and accountable in all situations. Evaluates progress and involves team in analyzing strengths and weaknesses in performance.
- Meets all deadlines, quality standards and other requirements through successfully focusing the team to follow detailed plans and meet set goals.
- Ensures decision making aligns with organizational values, goals and strategies.
Leading Through Vision (I):
- Reflects on successes and failures to extract potential lessons about self, others and the organization. Focuses on strategic thinking to ensure the path of the desired vision is realistic and constantly monitored to ensure progress.
- Immerses self and team in new ideas to ensure continuous learning and progress, encouraging the team to take risks and seize opportunities.
- Evaluates progress and continually develops improvements.
- Participates in change programs by planning implementation activities and feedback systems with other change champions.
Doctors of BC Team Member:
Approaches work with a collaborative spirit recognizing we are better together. Embraces change, provides excellence in service and is accountable for their results and helping others achieve theirs. Does the right thing, not the easy thing. Speaks openly and honestly to tackle tough challenges and enrich relationships. Balances hard work with fun and is genuinely friendly and committed to other’s wellbeing.
WHAT YOU BRING
- A graduate degree in communications, public relations, political science, marketing, journalism or a related field with up to ten years of progressive and related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or specialized training.
- Strong leadership ability with experience leading a team, a real champion for and developer of people.
- Passion for creativity, strategy, innovation and expertise to stay modern and current with communications trends.
- Exceptional relationship management skills and strong collaboration skills as a participant in complex multi-faceted projects.
- Critical thinking and decision-making skills with the ability to manage large projects and meet deadlines.
- Strong knowledge of communications design principles and best practices.
- Knowledge of brand development and design.
- Experience supervising and managing teams, partners and external contractors in complex systems and working collaboratively with senior and executive management.
- Excellent verbal communication, presentation skills, and writing skills with a proven ability to develop clear, concise, and comprehensive written reports, presentation materials, website, and newsletter content.
- Excellent judgment in prioritizing, identifying issues, and determining action required when working under pressure.
- Demonstrated expertise with collaborative partnerships and government relations, especially related to helping diverse groups develop and work together towards shared goals and improved collective impact.
- Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft operating systems and Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and project management programs.
- Knowledge of in Drupal and/or WordPress, Hootsuite, Google Analytics, and Canva an asset.
Doctors of BC thanks all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.
Doctors of BC recognize the pervasive and ongoing harms of colonialism faced by Indigenous peoples and that these harms include the widespread systemic racism against Indigenous peoples in BC's health system. Physicians have a significant role to play in addressing the health disparities that exist between Indigenous and non-Indigenous patients, and Doctors of BC is committed to continuing to advance reconciliation and address and eliminate racism in health care.
Doctors of BC celebrates diversity, challenges inequality and is committed to sustaining an inclusive and diverse community. We seek qualified applicants who share our commitments to equity, diversity and inclusion, and truth and reconciliation. We especially welcome applications from persistently and historically oppressed groups, including Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, gender-diverse, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.
We acknowledge that the land Doctors of BC operates and supports physicians from is the traditional territories of the Coast Salish peoples including the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations whose historical relationship with the land continues today. For Doctors of BC, acknowledging the land is an expression of cultural humility that involves recognizing our commitment to support the provision of culturally safe care to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people in BC.
About Doctors of BC
At Doctors of BC, we make a meaningful difference in improving health care for British Columbians by working alongside our physician members to achieve quality patient care through the promotion of engagement, collaboration, and physician leadership.
Our goal is to promote a social, economic, and political climate in which members can provide the citizens of British Columbia with the highest standard of health care, while achieving maximum professional satisfaction and fair economic reward.
As partners in progress, we help make sure the voices of BC’s doctors are heard throughout the government, media, and public. We advocate for a fair health care system for all patients.
We are governed by physician members who are elected annually to the Board of Directors. Our President serves as primary spokesperson. In addition, Doctors of BC members contribute to over 60 committees that advocate for issues of importance to physicians, and to the citizens of BC.
Senior Manager, JCC Communications
About the role
At Doctors of BC our vision is to promote a social, economic, and political climate in which members can provide the citizens of BC with the highest standard of health care, while achieving maximum professional satisfaction and fair economic reward.
Together, we make a difference so our doctors can make theirs. Join us today!
THE JOB: Senior Manager, JCC Communications
The starting salary range falls within the minimum to mid-point of the salary range.
Starting Salary Range: $116,920 - $146,150
Reporting to the Executive Vice President, Communications, the Senior Manager, JCC Communications is responsible for setting and overseeing the strategic direction of Joint Collaborative Committees (a partnership between Doctors of BC and the BC government. They are responsible for strategic communications, providing leadership to Communications Managers, and ensuring all communications activities effectively support the JCC’s mandate and priorities. The role leads the execution of the JCC’s three-year communications plan, provides strategic guidance to Committees and Co-Chairs, and oversees the review and approval of all JCC communications materials.. Working closely with the Executive Leadership Team, Committee Co-Chairs, and government partners, as well as health care system organizations, this role also oversees large-scale communications initiatives and events, including the JCC Showcase, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget while maintaining a high standard of quality and impact.
A critical component of this role is leading creative and imaginative communications strategies proactively and reactively identifying opportunities for showcasing committee work, physician leadership, education opportunities and driving awareness of the JCC’s value to health care in BC. In close partnership with the EVP, Communications, the Senior Manager provides direct, strategic advice to ELT and Committees on communications and issues, requiring a nuanced understanding of the political and government relations landscape, organizational/JCC workplan priorities, and diverse partner perspectives. This leader balances collaborative needs, operational realities, and government expectations, influencing key decision-makers through trusted relationships, strong judgment, and clear communication. Success in the role requires exceptional storytelling, media and content development expertise, high-level presentation and facilitation skills, strong emotional intelligence, and a creative, forward-thinking approach to communications that challenges traditional methods and supports the JCC’s long-term strategic objectives.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
Leading Through People (I):
- Proven ability to guides, coach and motivates others by assessing developmental needs and engages team members in projects that challenge their skills and abilities.
- Provides opportunities for others to learn from experts in develop.
- Ability to listens attentively and builds rapport quickly.
- Addresses and confronts issues and inappropriate behaviors in a timely and respectful way.
- Consults with and informs team in a timely manner before decisions that would impact them are made. Regularly provides constructive feedback and recognition to team members regarding job performance.
Leading with Drive (I):
- Fosters a team mentality that acknowledges the importance of visions, goals, and deadlines. In addition to this, clearly articulates vision and end goals, encouraging questions until clarity is gained.
- Uses clear reasoning and rational explanations to subtly yet resolutely influence other’s viewpoints.
- Effectively communicates information and expectations when delegating responsibilities.
Leading to Deliver (I):
- Makes decisions based upon relevant analysis of data and consistently monitors progress towards goals.
- Sets realistic service expectations within given constraints and states team expectations clearly to ensure responsibility and accountability is understood.
- Maintains composure and remains level-headed, focused on results, and accountable in all situations. Evaluates progress and involves team in analyzing strengths and weaknesses in performance.
- Meets all deadlines, quality standards and other requirements through successfully focusing the team to follow detailed plans and meet set goals.
- Ensures decision making aligns with organizational values, goals and strategies.
Leading Through Vision (I):
- Reflects on successes and failures to extract potential lessons about self, others and the organization. Focuses on strategic thinking to ensure the path of the desired vision is realistic and constantly monitored to ensure progress.
- Immerses self and team in new ideas to ensure continuous learning and progress, encouraging the team to take risks and seize opportunities.
- Evaluates progress and continually develops improvements.
- Participates in change programs by planning implementation activities and feedback systems with other change champions.
Doctors of BC Team Member:
Approaches work with a collaborative spirit recognizing we are better together. Embraces change, provides excellence in service and is accountable for their results and helping others achieve theirs. Does the right thing, not the easy thing. Speaks openly and honestly to tackle tough challenges and enrich relationships. Balances hard work with fun and is genuinely friendly and committed to other’s wellbeing.
WHAT YOU BRING
- A graduate degree in communications, public relations, political science, marketing, journalism or a related field with up to ten years of progressive and related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or specialized training.
- Strong leadership ability with experience leading a team, a real champion for and developer of people.
- Passion for creativity, strategy, innovation and expertise to stay modern and current with communications trends.
- Exceptional relationship management skills and strong collaboration skills as a participant in complex multi-faceted projects.
- Critical thinking and decision-making skills with the ability to manage large projects and meet deadlines.
- Strong knowledge of communications design principles and best practices.
- Knowledge of brand development and design.
- Experience supervising and managing teams, partners and external contractors in complex systems and working collaboratively with senior and executive management.
- Excellent verbal communication, presentation skills, and writing skills with a proven ability to develop clear, concise, and comprehensive written reports, presentation materials, website, and newsletter content.
- Excellent judgment in prioritizing, identifying issues, and determining action required when working under pressure.
- Demonstrated expertise with collaborative partnerships and government relations, especially related to helping diverse groups develop and work together towards shared goals and improved collective impact.
- Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft operating systems and Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and project management programs.
- Knowledge of in Drupal and/or WordPress, Hootsuite, Google Analytics, and Canva an asset.
Doctors of BC thanks all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.
Doctors of BC recognize the pervasive and ongoing harms of colonialism faced by Indigenous peoples and that these harms include the widespread systemic racism against Indigenous peoples in BC's health system. Physicians have a significant role to play in addressing the health disparities that exist between Indigenous and non-Indigenous patients, and Doctors of BC is committed to continuing to advance reconciliation and address and eliminate racism in health care.
Doctors of BC celebrates diversity, challenges inequality and is committed to sustaining an inclusive and diverse community. We seek qualified applicants who share our commitments to equity, diversity and inclusion, and truth and reconciliation. We especially welcome applications from persistently and historically oppressed groups, including Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, gender-diverse, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.
We acknowledge that the land Doctors of BC operates and supports physicians from is the traditional territories of the Coast Salish peoples including the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations whose historical relationship with the land continues today. For Doctors of BC, acknowledging the land is an expression of cultural humility that involves recognizing our commitment to support the provision of culturally safe care to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people in BC.
About Doctors of BC
At Doctors of BC, we make a meaningful difference in improving health care for British Columbians by working alongside our physician members to achieve quality patient care through the promotion of engagement, collaboration, and physician leadership.
Our goal is to promote a social, economic, and political climate in which members can provide the citizens of British Columbia with the highest standard of health care, while achieving maximum professional satisfaction and fair economic reward.
As partners in progress, we help make sure the voices of BC’s doctors are heard throughout the government, media, and public. We advocate for a fair health care system for all patients.
We are governed by physician members who are elected annually to the Board of Directors. Our President serves as primary spokesperson. In addition, Doctors of BC members contribute to over 60 committees that advocate for issues of importance to physicians, and to the citizens of BC.