QUALIFICATIONS:

• Undergraduate degree/diploma in journalism, public relations, communications, or related area
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of relevant experience required
• Extensive knowledge of communications trends and ability to foresee newsworthy stories
• Exceptional writer and editor; must have ability to ensure error free materials
• Excellent verbal communications skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including executives and board members and journalists
• Results orientated, self-directed and independent, with the ability to balance multifaceted projects and competing priorities
• Ability to work effectively under pressure; mature judgement for assessing difficult situations
• Result oriented, self-directed, outstanding organization and time management skills
• High energy, flexibility and the ability to work effectively in a fast pace environment
  Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.

As a Senior Communications Advisor within the Corporate Communications and Public Affairs team, you will play an integral role in contributing to Unity Health’s local, national and international reputation as a progressive leader in the treatment of critical care, serious illnesses, community health, rehab and complex continuing care, and research, innovation and education that impact patient care. This role will report to the Director of Strategic and Internal Communications and work closely with the Corporate Communications and External Communications teams.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain close working relationships with senior leaders and executives of assigned client groups providing ongoing communications counsel and support
• Develop and implement focused communications plans for major programs, initiatives and projects within specific portfolios that complement the network’s overall communications strategy and strategic direction
• Lead the annual strategic communications planning and development of portfolio-specific strategies that align with the department’s overarching communications strategy and corporate priorities
• Develop measurement tools to evaluate impact of communications strategies for assigned portfolios
• Identify, write and produce compelling stories and social media content that aligns to the strategic priorities of the network and advances the brand and reputation of Unity Health
• Lead the planning, coordinating and execution for special events that could include government announcements, grand openings of new space, and tours of our facilities with key external stakeholders
• Identify media opportunities and assist media relations team
• Manage external vendors as needed
• Special projects and other duties as assigned