Other Opportunities: Communications and Community Engagement Coordinator - Ontario Health Team Northumberland

Reference #	00915
Posted	Monday, May 5th, 2025 at 12:00am
Scope	Public Applications Accepted
Position	Communications and Community Engagement Coordinator
Department	Ontario Health Team Northumberland
Term	Permanent, Full-Time
Application Deadline	Friday, May 16th, 2025 at 12:00am

VALUES AND COMMITMENT

The Ontario Health Team of Northumberland (OHT-N) is a collaborative network of local health and social care partners working together to deliver more integrated, coordinated care for residents across Northumberland County. We are passionate about person-centered care, health equity, and engaging our communities in meaningful and innovative ways.

EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

OHT-N and the Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH), which supports back-office functions, including recruitment, remain respectful of all protected rights, in line with the grounds laid out by the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we welcome applications from all qualified applicants and interests from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

We strive to make our entire hiring process as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants if needed. For any hiring related accommodation needs and/or requests please email us via careers@nhh.ca.

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking a dynamic and skilled Communications and Community Engagement Coordinator to lead strategic communications and support inclusive engagement across our health and community sectors. This individual will play a key role in strengthening public awareness, partner relationships, and community voice in all aspects of the OHT-N’s evolving work.

The Communications and Community Engagement Coordinator will be responsible for the following deliverables:

Digital Communications:
- Develop and maintain digital platforms, including the website, social media channels, and electronic newsletters, including basic photography.
Content Development:
- Support project communications needs through the creation of reports, articles, graphic design materials, and copyediting services.
Brand Management:
- Lead the ongoing development and maintenance of brand guidelines, templates, and tools to support consistent messaging across partner organizations and alignment with provincial expectations for OHTs.
Media Relations:
- Lead the development of media releases and coordinate responses to media inquiries as needed.
Patient and Caregiver Engagement:
- Facilitate the implementation of the Patient, Family and Caregiver Declaration of Values for Ontario and support the creation of engagement-capable environments across the healthcare system.
Co-Design Facilitation:
- Support co-design initiatives and ad hoc engagement activities with patient, family, and caregiver partners.
Internal and Partner Communications:
- Support communication and relationship-building strategies among internal stakeholders and external community partners through resource sharing and collaborative planning.
Strategic Planning and Reporting:
- Assist in the planning and development of key Ontario Health deliverables, including work plans and evaluation reports.
Research and Collaboration:
- Undertake research and collaborate with Ontario Health Teams across the province to incorporate and promote best practices in communications and community engagement.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Post-secondary education in communications, public relations, journalism, health promotion, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in communications and/or community engagement, preferably in a healthcare, non-profit, or public sector setting.
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills for diverse audiences and platforms.
Experience using digital tools and platforms such as WordPress, Mailchimp, Canva, Sharepoint and Meta Business Suite.
Demonstrated ability to engage diverse communities and facilitate inclusive dialogue.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and collaboration skills.
Experience using analytics to maximize impact and focus limited resources on the tools that best meet stakeholder needs/preferences.

ASSETS

Knowledge of Ontario’s health system and the Northumberland context. Affiliation with a recognized professional association (eg. International Association of Business Communicators, IABC; International Association of Public Participation, etc.)

WHAT WE OFFER

A meaningful opportunity to contribute to local health system transformation.
Flexible hybrid work environment.
A values-driven culture with passionate and committed team members.
Opportunities for professional learning and growth.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Successful applicants are required to provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector criminal reference check, that was complete less than one year from the date of hire. This requirement must be met within the first sixty (60) days of employment.

Additionally, to the above, successful applicants are also required to complete the Health Care Worker Health review process which includes providing an up-to-date immunization record to ensure compliance with the Ontario Hospital Association Communicable Diseases Surveillance Protocols within the first thirty (30) days of employment. Northumberland Hills Hospital operates a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all staff.

OHT-N and NHH may choose to conduct parts/all the hiring process virtually. Furthermore, we are a scent-free environment. When attending the hospital kindly refrain from wearing strongly scented fragrances.

While we thank all those that express interest in this exciting position; kindly note that due to the high volumes of interests, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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