Specialist Communications

Position #: 202944

Expected Start Date: October 24, 2024

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Communication Support

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

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

Job Description: The Communications Specialist is responsible for implementing province-wide communication policies, practices, procedures, and plans, and helping to promote the overall strategic direction of the organization through internal and external communications and marketing efforts; management of issues; management of the province's reputation and brand; enhancement of media relations, government relations and community relations; development of corporate publications; and management of online and social media editorial content.

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

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

Travel Required: No

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Communications experience within a large public sector organization
• 3-5 years’ experience in media relations and/or communications

Education

• Degree in Business Administration

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Undergraduate degree or diploma in journalism, Communication or Public Relations

Competencies

• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Computer skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Critical thinking skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in dynamics of an organization functioning in political environment
• Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Ability to adapt to and implement change
• Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan
• Superior interpersonal, communication and writing skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at various stages according to priorities.
• Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action

Other Information

• Travel within the region and provincially