Communications & Public Affairs Summer Co-Op

Halton Healthcare’s vision of exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians, volunteers and visitors. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities of Oakville, Milton and Halton Hills. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

Join our Communications and Public Affairs team and gain hands-on experience. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on a variety of projects that enhance our internal and external communications. Halton Healthcare is a healthcare organization comprised of three community hospitals: Georgetown Hospital, Milton District Hospital and Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Together these hospitals, along with their community locations, provide healthcare services to nearly 400,000 residents in the communities of Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. Halton Healthcare hospitals have been recognized for their best practices in a number of patient safety and patient care initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of communication campaigns and events, both internal and external.
• Conduct research on healthcare trends, patient stories, and community health topics to inform communication efforts.
• Contribute to the development of web content, including videos and written materials.
• Draft a variety of communications materials, such as news releases, newsletters and fact sheets.
• Monitor media coverage and compile media reports.
• Support the management of media relations, including drafting media pitches and coordinating interviews.
• Attend team meetings and actively participate in team activities.
• Assist with special projects as needed and perform other duties as assigned.
• Provide general administrative support to the communications team as needed.

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program related to Journalism, Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Public Affairs, Media Studies, Marketing (internship is a mandatory component).
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, written and digital communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Creative mindset with a knack for storytelling.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of social media platforms.
• Detail-orientated, technologically savvy and a team player.
• Demonstrated strong media judgment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and basic graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) is an asset.
• Knowledge of the Town of Oakville, Town of Milon, Town of Georgetown and Halton, including events, community groups and media, is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a car is required.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7.5 hour day shifts (hours subject to change based on operational needs of the organization)

Salary: $20.71 per hour

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume and cover letter through the Halton Healthcare careers portal.

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

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