Communications Coordinator

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  • CompanyMiddlesex-London Health Unit
  • Job TypeHealth
  • Required ExperienceExperience with desktop publishing software, Adobe Creative Suite and strong computer skills in the MS Office Suite.
  • Job TypeFull Time
  • ResumeRequired
  • Cover LetterRequired
  • Application Deadline07/14/2024

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Job Description

Communications Coordinator (1 Full-time Position)

The Middlesex-London Health Unit has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Communications Coordinator to work on the Communications team in the Corporate Services division at our Citi Plaza location, London Ontario.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direction of the Manager, Corporate Communications, the successful candidate will:

• Develop communication strategies in collaboration with service delivery teams and under the guidance of the Manager of Corporate Communications.

• Execute on a broad range of communications products, both print and digital, in support of approved communication strategies (social media, media pitches, key message development, website content, out of home advertising, printed products, video production, etc.)

• Provide ongoing advice and recommendations concerning trends in website development and maintenance, content management, search optimization, and AODA compliance.

• Write content, develop themes, and maintain consistent brand identity for multiple audiences and platforms, including print and social media platforms to support program and organizational communications.

• Interacts with and maintains strong working relationships with vendors, designers, photographers, and printers.

• Develops and regularly monitors and analyses metrics for assessing strategy success and provides regular reports and recommendations.

• Continuously improves the quality of service delivery to the organization by staying current with industry best practices, tools and trends, using available data to measure success and modify strategy as necessary.

• Contributes to a positive work environment, works collaboratively with others, recognizes the strengths and contributions of others, and establishes positive and constructive internal and external working relationships.

• Contributes to the team and organizational capacity by sharing knowledge and expertise, orienting and mentoring students and new staff, and providing operational coverage during colleagues’ absences.

• Engages in culturally humble ways with relevant parties with the goal of addressing social determinants of health and working together to reduce health inequity.’

The salary for this position ranges from $56,534 to $70,668 based on qualifications and experience.

Experience and Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Completion of a two-year college diploma program in Marketing, Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or equivalent work experience.

• Two years previous work experience developing and implementing multi-channel communication strategies (health care or public sector preferred)

• Knowledge of trends in digital advertising (Google, Meta, YouTube) and marketing automation platforms (e.g.UpaKnee)

• Experience with desktop publishing software, Adobe Creative Suite and strong computer skills in the MS Office Suite.

• Creativity and knowledge of design principles, graphic design and branding principles with experience in the implementation of brand standards.

• Understanding of health equity issues and how accessible, culturally aware communications can help remove barriers to health for diverse communities.

• Knowledge of applicable industry standards and legislation and regulations, including knowledge of the AODA standards, copyright, and privacy.

• Strong writing, editing and proof-reading skills.

• Excellent facilitation, project management and prioritization skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, negotiation skills, emotional intelligence and very strong customer service orientation.

• Skills and knowledge to work with an increasingly diverse population, has knowledge of health inequities.

• Ability to motivate, problem-solve and demonstrate flexibility in approach to the work.

How to Apply

802 – CS – Communications – Communications Coordinator – Career Portal (dayforcehcm.com)

To apply to this position, please select “Apply Now” and submit a resume and cover letter as a single document by July 14, 2024.

Please note new applicants will need to create an online account to apply via our career page https://www.healthunit.com/careers-and-students

We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at the Middlesex-London Health Unit; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The Middlesex-London Health Unit is committed to equity in employment. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. We encourage applications from equity seeking communities including Indigenous peoples, racialized people, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as LGBTQ2S+. Candidates are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify in their cover letter, in a transparent manner, as part of the application process. When a candidate voluntarily discloses such information in their application, the information will be kept confidential. Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking community will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.