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Communications Lead
SwitchCommunications Lead at SWITCH BC producing diverse communications materials and supporting health and safety initiatives for community physicians. Collaborating with healthcare stakeholders and promoting strategic communication efforts.
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesWordPress
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Produces diverse communications materials such as communications plans, website content, newsletters, brochures, reports, speeches, educational materials, social media posts, monthly program summaries, event planning and hosting, videos, and presentations
- Works directly with the Community Physician Health and Safety (CPHS) team to promote and support workplace health and safety for community physicians, specialists, and their staff
- Liaises with representatives from Doctors of BC and the Ministry of Health to collaborate on joint initiatives, communications efforts, and engagement events
- Develops and executes strategic communications and engagement plans to support organizational programs and strategic goals
- Ensures quality, consistency, and effectiveness of complex communication messaging and materials for various regional audiences
- Contributes to and aligns with Doctors of BC and Ministry of Health core messaging and values
- Collaborates with SWITCH BC’s Communications Director and Digital Communications and Brand Manager; and Doctors of BC communication leads on all external-facing communication materials
- Responsible for ensuring a consistent visual identity on all relevant communications materials and assets
- Leads the implementation of communication plans to raise internal and external awareness and understanding of the CPHS program
- Provides insights into challenges facing community physicians and their staff through news and media, publications and industry research, relationship building, events, and other connections with physicians and medical office staff
- Maintains awareness of new developments and trends in communications through literature review, contact with peers at other organizations, advisory groups and professional associations, and through education programs
- Maintains a list of publications that reach physicians and support staff
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
What you’ll need- A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline such as Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or Public Relations
- At least seven (7) years of experience in a communications role
- Experience working with Doctors of BC, Ministry of Health, health authorities, and other physician supporting organizations is considered a strong asset
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills (verbal and written)
- Solid writing and the ability to create compelling communication materials
- Strong organizational skills to create event plans, event materials, and confidently engage with participants to better understand their health and safety concerns
- Skill and proficiency in digital communication, design programs (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite or Canva), and web-based technology practices
- WordPress or LMS experience is considered a strong asset
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (including PowerPoint and Excel) and Adobe Acrobat
- Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive issues with skill, tact, and diplomacy
- Excellent decision-making skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to build strong relationships with Doctors of BC, Ministry of Health, and other partner’s communications leads
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure with flexibility to reprioritize and adapt quickly to meet changing priorities.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salary
- Generous extended health benefits with no waiting period
- Long-term disability benefits
- Municipal Pension Plan
- Paid vacation (20 days per year - prorated in first year)
- Sick leave allowances
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development and membership opportunities
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Hard Skills & Tools
Content CreationWriting and EditingEvent PlanningCommunication StrategyStakeholder Engagement
Soft Skills
Excellent Interpersonal SkillsStrong Organizational SkillsDecision-Making SkillsAbility to Work Under PressureRelationship Building