Communications Manager

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care • Thunder Bay, ON

23d • CA$83,298 - CA$97,447 • Onsite

About The Position

The Communications Manager is responsible for managing all program functions required for external and internal communications. Externally, the Communications Manager facilitates media and public relations; manages communications materials and supports community outreach activities by other programs and services; develops and maintains communication materials for presentations; and enhances Dilico’s profile throughout the Indigenous, health care and social service sectors, its stakeholders, and the public. Internally, the Communications Manager is responsible for leading and strengthening Dilico’s internal communications framework, ensuring staff across all programs, district offices, and regional service locations are informed, aligned, and connected to the organization’s mission, values, and priorities. This role will establish clear internal communications structures, processes, and standards, while supporting leadership and teams in communicating consistently and effectively across the organization. The Communications Manager will also be responsible for supervising the communications staff.

Requirements

• Post secondary education in the field of business administration with major course work in public relations, marketing, communications, journalism, social services, Indigenous studies or a related field. Minimum of a College Diploma, University degree preferred. A combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Significant job-related experience with demonstrated competence and ability to analyze and interpret organizational communication issues.
• Experience with management and leadership, with demonstrated knowledge and skills in the areas of marketing, communications, public relations, project management and organizational development.
• Professional judgment regarding public relations issues and ability to respond to public relations issues.
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel as required, including to Robinson-Superior communities and other locations as needed.
• Possess a Class “G” Ontario Driver’s License and have access to a personal vehicle.
• Satisfactory criminal records check.

Nice To Haves

• An individual who is of Anishinabe ancestry with understanding of Anishinabe history, culture, traditions, ceremonies and values is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all program functions required for external and internal communications.
• Facilitate media and public relations.
• Manage communications materials.
• Support community outreach activities by other programs and services.
• Develop and maintain communication materials for presentations.
• Enhance Dilico’s profile throughout the Indigenous, health care and social service sectors, its stakeholders, and the public.
• Lead and strengthen Dilico’s internal communications framework.
• Ensure staff are informed, aligned, and connected to the organization’s mission, values, and priorities.
• Establish clear internal communications structures, processes, and standards.
• Support leadership and teams in communicating consistently and effectively across the organization.
• Supervise the communications staff.

Benefits

• Optional Flexible schedule to support work-life balance
• OMERS Pension plan available to all employees
• Competitive salaries
• Generous paid vacation time
• Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
• EFAP available to all employees and their families
• Benefit plan that includes dental, healthcare, and vision services for permanent employees
• A chance to make a difference in the community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree