Your OpportunityAre you looking for a place where people truly matter? Covenant is a community of organizations ― Covenant Health, Covenant Care, Covenant Living, Covenant Family Health and Covenant Foundation ― working together to serve Albertans with compassion and dignity. We care for people at every stage of life at 29 sites in 16 communities across the province, providing primary and family health care, acute care, continuing care and independent living solutions, palliative care, mental health services and rural health services. Rooted in Catholic tradition and relationships, we walk alongside those we serve and honour each person’s story, values and needs. Learn more at covenantcanada.Ca. As a Senior Advisor, Communications – Urban Acute & Mental Health, you will play a key role in supporting how Covenant communicates and engages across some of our most dynamic and complex care environments. This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful, purpose‑driven work that supports our mission and strengthens how we inform, engage and build trust with patients, residents, staff and partners. In this role, you will partner closely with leaders and teams across urban acute care and mental health programs, providing strategic communications advice and supporting initiatives that impact patient care, staff engagement and system priorities. You will contribute to a wide range of communications activities, from internal communications and storytelling to media relations and issues management, helping ensure explicit, consistent and effective messaging across all channels. You will thrive in a collaborative and fast‑paced environment, where you can bring strong communication expertise, sound judgment and a solutions‑focused mindset to complex and evolving priorities. Are you ready to be the difference in health care? Join Covenant today and help us build a healthier Alberta!DescriptionReporting to the Manager, Communications, the Senior Advisor, Communications – Urban Acute & Mental Health provides strategic advice, planning and execution support for integrated communications and engagement initiatives across Covenant. This role primarily supports urban acute care and mental health portfolios, working closely with leaders and client areas to develop and implement communications strategies that align with organizational priorities, enhance engagement and support high‑quality care delivery.



The Senior Advisor provides communications counsel, planning support and project leadership across a broad range of initiatives, including internal communications, media relations, issues management, social media and digital communications. The position leads and supports communications projects from concept through execution, including developing communications plans, creating content, coordinating across teams and ensuring timely, high‑quality delivery. This includes contributing to corporate storytelling, digital content, publications and proactive communications that build awareness and understanding of Covenant’s services and impact within urban acute and mental health settings. The Senior Advisor also plays a key role in issues management and crisis communications, providing advice and support to leaders, identifying risks and opportunities, and helping ensure coordinated, effective responses in complex and time‑sensitive situations. The role builds strong relationships across the organization and with external stakeholders, and contributes to a collaborative, high‑performing communications function aligned with Covenant mission, values and commitment to service excellence. NOTE: Eligibility for a hybrid work arrangement (3 days in office) may be considered upon successful completion of probation. This position is non‑unionized.Job DetailsClassification:Senior AdvisorUnion:COV OUT OF SCOPEUnit and Program:CommunicationsPrimary Location:One Twelve CampusLocation Details:Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within AlbertaEmployee Class:Regular Full TimeFTE:1.00Posting End Date:17-APR-2026Date Available:11-MAY-2026Hours per Shift:7.75Length of Shift in weeks:2Shifts per Cycle:10Shift Pattern:DaysDays Off:Saturday/SundayMinimum Hourly Salary:$36.25Maximum Hourly Salary:$54.37Vehicle Requirement:Not ApplicableRequired QualificationsA Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, arts, social sciences, business administration or a related field,



along with 5+ years of experience planning, implementing and evaluating communications strategies and advising leaders or supporting complex projects within a large, complex organization. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, including a related diploma and professional designation such as IABC or CPRS, with 8+ years of experience in a communications role within a complex, public sector environment.Additional Required QualificationsThe ideal candidate demonstrates a strong commitment to Covenant’s mission and values, with the ability to think strategically and apply sound critical thinking and problem‑solving skills in a complex environment. They bring experience advising leaders and client areas, along with proven expertise in planning, implementing and evaluating communications strategies and managing significant projects and initiatives. The candidate has demonstrated experience in issues management, crisis communications and media relations, with the ability to respond effectively to situations that may impact organizational reputation. They bring experience developing and delivering a wide range of communications materials and strategies, including communications plans, news articles, social media content and digital communications. The successful candidate possesses strong project management capabilities, including managing timelines, budgets and stakeholders, and can prioritize competing demands in a fast‑paced, change‑oriented environment. They demonstrate excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills, along with strong organizational skills and a client‑focused approach. The candidate brings strong research, analytical and consulting skills, and builds effective relationships while collaborating across a diverse organization to deliver high‑quality results.Preferred QualificationsExperience in healthcare and/or public sector environments is valued, along with experience supporting acute care or mental health portfolios. The ideal candidate brings experience in community engagement and demonstrates strong capability in digital communications, including social media and web‑based platforms. Experience with multimedia content development, such as video or digital storytelling, will further support success in this role.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Advisor, Communications – Urban Acute & Mental Health - C$36.2 - C$54.4 An Hour (Toronto)
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