In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the designated Director or designate, the Communications Consultant serves on a high performance team in a fast paced environment providing advice and delivering strategic communications initiatives to both internal and external audiences in support of the priorities, goals and objectives of Island Health and the designated project.

The Communications

Consultant develops partnerships and linkages with external agencies and program leaders to support strategic communication activities and implements creative marketing initiatives to enhance and promote awareness and understanding of the project in the community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a university degree in communications, journalism, marketing or public administration plus a minimum of five (5)



years' experience in internal communications and engagement and organizational communications, preferably in a health care setting.

Skills And Abilities

- Excellent verbal and written communications skills, with ability to write to a variety of audiences using a range of communications vehicles, including intra and internet.
- Ability to manage, edit and design web content.
- Ability to design pamphlets, posters and other materials using MS Publisher and/or Adobe Creative Suite.
- Ability to work independently within broad direction.
- Ability to work as a positive and enthusiastic team player in a fast paced environment.
- Ability to grasp and explain technical and skilled terms and issues.
- Ability to adapt to changing environments and respond with initiative.
- Ability to interact professionally with various levels of internal and external personnel.
- In-depth understanding of complexity of health services and operations in British Columbia.

Job Requirements: https://jd.viha.ca/JD3318.pdf

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