KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Excellent knowledge of communications and engagement strategies, methods and practices;
• Knowledge of practice and procedures in hospital operations and/or health and social services program delivery;
• Knowledge of trends and developments in First Nations governments and Yukon politics;
• Outstanding communication (speaking, writing and presentation) skills;
• Good analytical, problem solving and evidence-based, decision-making skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships, model appropriate behaviour and influence others to work effectively as a team;
• Excellent engagement and facilitation skills;
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint), website content management systems and other relevant software;
• Strong organizational, coordination, and time-management skills;
• Ability to proficiently use and optimize communications and engagement through tools such as websites, social media and surveys
• Ability to mobilize knowledge, set goals and achieve desired outcomes in a way that supports an organization’s values and direction;
• Ability to exercise tact, political astuteness and diplomacy when dealing with all of our people, partners and stakeholders;
• Ability to be self-directed, take initiative, be assertive, and prioritize work demands;
• Ability to deal with a variety of highly stressful situations;
• Ability to think/work independently, be accountable, and operate with minimal direction;
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and reliability; and
• Cultural competence
  Diploma or degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations or related field such as Business Administration; and
  A minimum of five (5) years’ directly related experience preferably in a hospital or health care setting. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

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