Share Email Opening Title Communications Associate   Category Communications and Public Engagement   Req Number COM-20-00002   Open Date 7/20/2020   Number of Openings 1   Department Communications Marketing and Advocacy  Work type Regular Full-time  Grade Grade 5 ($29.66/hr to $37.18/hr)  FTE 1.0  Posting Close Date 07/31/2020  Description Reporting to the vice president, communications, marketing and advocacy, the communications associate plays a key role in engaging stakeholders both internally and beyond our walls to tell the extraordinary story of Holland Bloorview and advance our No Boundaries strategic plan. The position holder will coordinate day-to-day communications requests across the hospital, leverage hospital accomplishments for external purposes, oversee communications projects and develop on-brand communications materials. The position holder will also provide strategic communications support to internal departments and work with teams to develop digital and design content. The associate will have an opportunity to use their diverse skill set to contribute to corporate awards submissions, conference sponsorship fulfillment, partner/community relations, media relations support and website updates. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience coordinating communication activity in a multi-stakeholder environment as well as and experience collaborating with a variety of internal and external partners. The position holder will work closely with all members of the communications and public engagement team and staff from across the organization. This is an opportunity to join a unique, high-performing team that is comprised of both hospital and Holland Bloorview Foundation colleagues that works together to create acceptance of childhood disability, awareness and philanthropy in support of Holland Bloorview. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Support the communications and public engagement team in working with hospital colleagues to create marketing and communications materials that can be leveraged for external use Support internal departments with strategic communication advice and the development of marketing collateral. Use writing talent to craft compelling copy for use in internal newsletters and website. Coordinate internal communication tools including weekly all-staff newsletter, pandemic bulletins and intranet requests. Project support including critical path development, work planning, measurement and evaluation Provide communication support on corporate initiatives including sitting on working groups, creating signage and drafting communiques to support Holland Bloorview’s pandemic response Manage event logistics and the creation of communication materials for hospital events Coordinate with external partners on the promotion of partnered activities Support evaluaton and fulfillment processes related to sponsorship of external conferences and events Act as communications support for change management projects within the hospital Assist in the research and management of corporate awards submissions Working with hospital partners, update corporate website and intranet Support media relations outreach as needed QUALIFICATIONS Degree, diploma or post graduate certificate in public relations, communications or a related field Excellent written communications and editing skills, knowledge of CP style is an asset 2-3 years of experience in communications , ideally in a healthcare or not-for-profit setting Strong oral communications skills Ability to work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders including researchers, volunteers, staff and partners Team player, good judgement and ability to work independently as needed Ability to juggle multiple projects under tight timelines Understanding of the health care sector and childhood disability issues is an asset Experience working with content management systems (including MS SharePoint) and Adobe Creative Suite are considered an asset Intermediate skill with Microsoft Office 2010 suite   About the Organization Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital creates a world of possibility by supporting children and youth with disabilities, medical complexity, illness and injury. All of our work is guided by our strategic plan, Transformative Care, Inclusive World: Holland Bloorview 2030. The plan: https://strategicplan.hollandbloorview.ca/ To get a glimpse as to who Holland Bloorview is, we invite you to watch the Dear Everybody, This is Holland Bloorview video. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbp-WhflXXo&feature=youtu.be Holland Bloorview is committed to fostering a climate of inclusion, diversity, equity accessibility, and anti-racism (IDEAA). This commitment is central to, and mutually supportive of, our research excellence mandate. We welcome and respect the diversity of all members of our community and we seek to create an inclusive culture for our clients, families, research scientists, staff, participants, trainees, volunteers, trustees, and partners. To help in our journey towards fully reflecting the communities we partner with, we welcome and encourage applications from Black individuals and other racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQI2SA+ persons, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas within our community. Holland Bloorview is committed to fair assessment of a candidate's abilities, and consideration for diversity of thought, method, and experience, including non-traditional career paths. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Please notify us of any accommodations that you require by contacting humanresources@hollandbloorview.ca or 416-425-6220.   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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