Communications Lead

SWITCH BC • Vancouver, BC

2d • CA$90,770 - CA$107,789 • Remote

About The Position

SWITCH BC is a collaborative organization that influences, invests in, and supports provincewide activities to improve occupational health and safety. Our organizational model, unique in Canada, brings together health employers, unions, physicians, the Ministry of Health, and WorkSafeBC on SWITCH BC’s Board of Directors to make consensus, strategic decisions.

Our purpose is:
To promote safe and healthy workplaces throughout British Columbia’s healthcare sector; and;
To collaborate with unions, employers, and Doctors of BC to develop and pursue a provincial framework, systems and programs aimed at improving the health, safety, and wellbeing of B.C.’s health care workers.

SWITCH BC is an inclusive organization, focused on advancing Indigenous cultural safety, anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion in our policies and practices. We are helping create an environment that addresses systemic barriers, biases and inequities that exist for First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, racialized individuals, individuals with disabilities and complex health conditions, immigrants, 2SLGBTQQIA+, and other underrepresented groups.

Role Summary
Reporting to the Communications Director, the Communications Lead 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.

The Communications Lead 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. This position is structured as 0.80 FTE dedicated to Community Physician Health and Safety (CPHS) communications and initiatives, and 0.20 FTE supporting broader organizational communications priorities.

Requirements

• 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 and at least seven (7) years of experience in a communications role.
• 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.
• 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.
• Must reside in BC.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with Doctors of BC, Ministry of Health, health authorities, and other physician supporting organizations is considered a strong asset.
• WordPress or LMS experience is considered a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Produces diverse communications material such as plans, website content, newsletters, brochures, reports, speeches, education materials, and presentations.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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
• Pension and benefits portability options may be available for current health sector employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level