Advisor, Communications
- ON, Canada
- Ontario, Canada, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- Minimum 5+ years of communications or related work experience
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Pour obtenir une traduction en français de l’offre d’emploi suivante, veuillez envoyer un courriel à careers@ontariohealth.ca. Les demandes seront traitées dans un délai de trois jours ouvrables et la période de dépôt des demandes sera prolongée de trois jours.
To obtain a French translation of the following job posting, please email careers@ontariohealth.ca. Requests will be addressed within three business days, and the application window will be extended by three business days.
At Ontario Health, we are committed to developing a strong organizational culture that connects and inspires all team members across the province. Our vision is that together, we will be a leader in health and wellness for all. Our mission is to connect the health system to drive improved and equitable health outcomes, experiences and value. How we work together is reflected through our five values: integrity, inspiration, tenacity, humility and care.
What Ontario Health offers:
Role
At Ontario Health, your growth and well-being aren’t just supported - they’re celebrated every step of the way. Here, you have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while shaping a fulfilling and sustainable career. Based on your role, you may receive:
The Communications Advisor, working within Corporate & Internal Communications, is responsible for developing and implementing multi-faceted communications plans and outreach activities to broaden awareness and support for key strategic and operational priorities and objectives at Ontario Health. Working closely with internal stakeholders, the position also contributes to a better understanding of health care policy and delivery contexts to ensure the value, the relevance and utility of our communications products and vehicles.
Key Responsibilities
Here is what you will be doing:
Here is what you will need to be successful:
Employment Type
Temporary + (Fixed Term) Full time
Contract Length
12 Month(s)
Salary Band
Band 5
External Application Deadline Date
October 29, 2026
All applicants must be a resident of Ontario to be considered for roles at Ontario Health.
Ontario Health encourages applications from candidates who are First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous; Francophone; members of Black and racialized groups; 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; trans and nonbinary individuals; and people living with disabilities.
Ontario Health is an accessible employer, and we offer accommodation in all aspects of employment, including the recruitment process. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please email careers@ontariohealth.ca and a member of the team will connect with you within 48 hours.
To obtain a French translation of the following job posting, please email careers@ontariohealth.ca. Requests will be addressed within three business days, and the application window will be extended by three business days.
At Ontario Health, we are committed to developing a strong organizational culture that connects and inspires all team members across the province. Our vision is that together, we will be a leader in health and wellness for all. Our mission is to connect the health system to drive improved and equitable health outcomes, experiences and value. How we work together is reflected through our five values: integrity, inspiration, tenacity, humility and care.
What Ontario Health offers:
Role
At Ontario Health, your growth and well-being aren’t just supported - they’re celebrated every step of the way. Here, you have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while shaping a fulfilling and sustainable career. Based on your role, you may receive:
- Comprehensive health coverage from day one, with fully paid medical, dental, and vision benefits to support you and your family’s health
- Flexible health care or wellness spending accounts, plus an inclusive program to support your overall well-being
- A premium defined benefit pension plan, ensuring long-term financial security
- Competitive vacation entitlement that encourages time to rest and recharge
- Three personal days and two float days annually, providing added flexibility to support work-life balance, in addition to vacation days
- Ongoing learning and career development opportunities designed to help you grow, advance, and thrive in your profession
- A collaborative, values-driven workplace where integrity, care, humility, inspiration, and tenacity shape everything we do
- Opportunities to participate in Communities of Inclusion, fostering belonging, equity, and the sharing of diverse perspectives across our team
The Communications Advisor, working within Corporate & Internal Communications, is responsible for developing and implementing multi-faceted communications plans and outreach activities to broaden awareness and support for key strategic and operational priorities and objectives at Ontario Health. Working closely with internal stakeholders, the position also contributes to a better understanding of health care policy and delivery contexts to ensure the value, the relevance and utility of our communications products and vehicles.
Key Responsibilities
Here is what you will be doing:
- Develop, implement and monitor/measure integrated communications plans and content development strategies that support and align with the overall Ontario Health mandate, Annual Business Plan and operational objectives.
- Support the development and finalization of key corporate governance documents including the Annual Business Plan and Annual Report, leading the project management of content collection and editing, aligned to Ontario Health standards and writing guidelines.
- Create high-quality communication strategies and ensure key deliverables are achieved and measured, including the writing and editing of communication plans, materials, presentation content and web copy – ensuring a brand appropriate and consistent tone and voice.
- Build strong supportive relationships with internal business and portfolio partners for effective communications delivery; share communications best practices and handle tactical assignments with a detail-oriented sense of urgency in a fast-paced but complex environment.
- Work with internal business partners to determine corporate communications priorities, manage communications specific workflows and deliver multiple communications initiatives effectively and on time, applying sound judgment and prioritization skills.
- Act as a subject matter expert in communications, based on best practice learnings, and provide expertise and advice across the organization to ensure products, information, guidance and resources are widely available, known and utilized.
- Develop a strong understanding of health care issues in Ontario in order to inform communications strategies.
- Work alongside other communication team members to support goals and objectives related to projects and initiatives.
- Support the planning and production of large internal events.
- Other duties may be assigned within the scope of this position.
Here is what you will need to be successful:
- Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations/marketing or a related field with experience developing communication plans for corporate project and initiatives
- Minimum 5+ years of communications or related work experience
- Experience working in corporate or internal communications at a large-scale organization, public sector experience preferred
- Experience working in project teams to deliver on communications plans and strategies
- Health care experience would be an asset
- Excellent understanding of communication principles, processes and stakeholder relations
- A strong writer and editor, specifically in preparing engaging content for a wide variety of target audiences and communications vehicles
- Communication planning and project management skills with an ability to work well with diverse teams with competing priorities across a complex organization
- High degree of collaboration and the ability to influence to achieve program/project objectives while protecting/enhancing the organizational brand
- Strong storytelling experience and aligning strategies to the overall corporate narrative
- Experience creating communications plans, strategies, key messaging, speaking notes, presentations and other communications products for programs or services
- Well versed in communications tools including how to effectively leverage AI
- Demonstrated ability to work efficiently with Microsoft Office tools (Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, CoPilot and Outlook).
- Ability to work flexibly and with a high attention to detail to tight deadlines, under pressure, as part of a team
- Ability to multi-task and have good organizational and time management skills
- Sound judgement, discretion and decision-making ability
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability and experience to work across all levels
- Commitment to customer service
- Bilingualism is an asset
Employment Type
Temporary + (Fixed Term) Full time
Contract Length
12 Month(s)
Salary Band
Band 5
External Application Deadline Date
October 29, 2026
All applicants must be a resident of Ontario to be considered for roles at Ontario Health.
Ontario Health encourages applications from candidates who are First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous; Francophone; members of Black and racialized groups; 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; trans and nonbinary individuals; and people living with disabilities.
Ontario Health is an accessible employer, and we offer accommodation in all aspects of employment, including the recruitment process. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please email careers@ontariohealth.ca and a member of the team will connect with you within 48 hours.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Develop and deliver integrated communications plans, content, and outreach that support Ontario Health’s strategic and operational priorities, including corporate governance documents, presentations, and web content. Advise internal partners on communications best practices, coordinate multiple initiatives and internal events, and ensure communications are timely, consistent, and effective.
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field and at least five years of communications or related experience are required. The role calls for strong writing, editing, communications planning, project management, stakeholder collaboration, and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools; corporate or internal communications experience is preferred, while health care experience is an asset.
Skills
- Communications Planning
- Writing and Editing
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Relations
- Corporate Communications
- Internal Communications
- Content Development
- Strategic Communications
- Storytelling
- Presentation Development
- Brand Management
- Health Care Policy
- Microsoft Office
- Artificial Intelligence Tools
- Time Management
- Interpersonal Skills
Benefits
- Health Coverage
- Medical Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Health Care or Wellness Spending Accounts
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Vacation Entitlement
- Personal Days
- Float Days
- Learning and Career Development Opportunities
- Communities of Inclusion
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Marketing
- Creative & Media
- Healthcare
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- Corporate Communications
- Internal Communications
- Communications Planning
- Integrated Communications
- Content Development
- Writing
- Editing
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Relations
- Corporate Governance
- Annual Business Plan
- Annual Report
- Brand Management
- Key Messaging
- Speaking Notes
- Presentations
- Web Copy
- Storytelling
- Health Care Policy
- Health Care Delivery
- Internal Events
- Microsoft Teams
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- SharePoint
- Microsoft Copilot
- Microsoft Outlook
- Artificial Intelligence