Director Media Relations and Issues Management

Position #: 9002849

Expected Start Date: March 24, 2025

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Director Media Relations and Issues Management

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: The Director, Media Relations & Issues Management is a key leader in Saskatchewan health care, partnering with system leaders to achieve our province's healthcare goals. Reporting to the Executive Director Media Relations & Digital Media, the Director is responsible for contributing to the development and achievement of strategy by articulating gaps and needs. The Director supports strategy through the development and execution of operational and business plans, including cascading, monitoring, reporting, and course correction. The Director oversees SHA's media relations and issues management program, including communications strategy development and implementation for emerging issues and centralized media inquiry intake and response. The Director demonstrates strong leadership to enable an innovative and positive working climate and a client-centric culture. The Director works with journalists and digital influencers to increase understanding of SHA initiatives and is responsible for news conference management.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience:

• Leader who has developed planning and programs in multi-stakeholder environment
• 7 years in a formal and informal leadership position with progressive advancement
• Experience in Journalism or Communications

Education:

• Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Licenses: 

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license

Other Education & Training:

• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable

Competencies:

• Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
• Advanced interpersonal skills
• Advanced communication skills
• Advanced critical thinking skills
• Advanced analytical skills
• Advanced financial skills
• Advanced leadership skills

Knowledge & Abilities:

• Knowledge of all aspects of communications and marketing best practices
• Technical knowledge of various digital communications platforms
• Knowledge of health system complexities
• Knowledge of legislation and applicable laws
• Knowledge of the healthcare system in Saskatchewan
• Has demonstrated ability to coach and develop others
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Promotes innovation, guides change and is committed to continuous improvement
• Demonstrates commitment to a diverse, culturally competent and culturally safe health system and representative workforce
• Demonstrates and is recognized for strategic and operational leadership that includes articulation of mission, vision and strategy and charts a path forward
• Is committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
• Is committed to quality, safety and continuous improvement striving towards zero harm

Other Information:

• Travel within Saskatchewan