Communications Specialist FT MSNE 2nd Posting

at  Weeneebayko Area Health Authority

HEALTH AUTHORITY

19 Hospital Drive
P.O. Box 664
Moose Factory, ON
P0L 1W0
Canada
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 2nd Posting T: 705-658-4544
W: www.waha.ca
Position: Communications Specialist
Division: People, Performance, and Clinical Support
Site: Moosonee
Reports to: Director of Communications and Strategy
Status: Permanent Full-Time
The Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is seeking an experienced professional to fill the key role of
Communications Specialist.
Who We Are
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is the leading health care provider on the western James Bay coast. WAHA
comprises of hospitals in Moose Factory, Fort Albany, and Attawapiskat, with a Health Centre in Moosonee. WAHA also
provides regional outpatient programs, as well as Paramedicine services in Moose Factory, Moosonee, Fort Albany,
Kashechewan, Attawapiskat, and Peawanuck. The span of services, complexity of care needs in the region, and the depth
of health integration has made WAHA a leader and a model of health care services in Northern Ontario. WAHA consists of
450 employees, a Physician team, many students, as well as community stakeholders. It is affiliated with Queens University
and offers many educational opportunities for current and prospective team members.

Who You Are

• Knowledge of current communication theories, techniques, best practices and planning methods.
• Excellent communications skills, including the ability to concisely summarize information and write for various

formats and channels. Exemplary grammar and spelling skills are essential.

• Understanding of the culture and history of the James Bay and Hudson Bay region.
• Experience in content conceptualization, creation, and dissemination. Proficiency in the use of photography,

videography, video editing and recording equipment is considered an asset.

• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently in a high-profile, time-sensitive environment and deal with

competing priorities.

• Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite, social media, content management systems and newsletter platforms.

What You’ll Do

• Leads the development, distribution, and maintenance of print and electronic materials and press media including,

but not limited to, newsletters, pamphlets, brochures, WAHA’s website, social media accounts, etc.

• Identifies opportunities and leads timely communications to support the needs of WAHA stakeholders and advance

mutual interests.

• Assists in the development key messages and briefing materials for the Executive Team and the WAHA Board on

communications initiatives.

• Provides support to responses related to media inquiries, press releases, and marketing campaigns to maintain a

positive image for WAHA.

• Liaises with WAHA health partners and regional service providers to support the delivery of health messaging.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in business, media, communications, graphic design, or related fields or acceptable

combination of education and equivalent experience preferred.

• Preferred 3 years work experience in a health care, public health care setting or equivalent.
• Extensive experience working with Microsoft Office Suite applications including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint,

WordPress, Facebook, Twitter, Canva, Tableau and other graphic and web designing software.

• Experience working with Indigenous communities, preferably in the James Bay and Hudson Bay Region.
• Experience working in a unionized environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to personal and professional development.
• Experience making recommendations for improvements based on insights, best practices and objectives.

Join our Team
The successful candidate must provide a valid Criminal Record Check within a specified time frame. Please apply in writing,
providing three recent work references, quoting Competition #2024-165 to:
Human Resources
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority
P.O. Box 664

Moose Factory, ON P0L 1W0

• Resumes can be emailed to jobs@waha.ca or faxed to 705-658-4917
• For more information contact the HR team by email above
• Only those selected for an interview will be contacted
• This position will remain open till filled
• Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Weeneebayko Area Health Authority, all new hires

must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health
Canada
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority is an inclusive employer. Accommodations are available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights code
and Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.
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