If you are looking for friendly, supportive staff, and work life balance this may be just the opportunity that will take your career to a new level.
The Lead, Recruitment Communications & Marketing (RCM) is responsible for the development and implementation of Northern Health’s (NH) recruitment communications & marketing strategies. This position collaborates closely with members of the Communications team, Recruitment, Medical Affairs Recruitment and is involved in all digital, public and employee sourcing/engagement work pertaining to recruitment including:
- Development and delivery on a formal recruitment marketing brand and plan for all staff and physician positions.
- Full cycle content development including researching, interviewing, writing, editing, and planning.
- Social media management.
- Web and multimedia management including content publishing.
- Ongoing strategic communications planning for long-term content development and recruitment marketing campaigns.
- Digital communications support for the purpose of recruitment and employee engagement.
- Short- and long-term campaign development for the purposes of recruitment.
- Provide after-hours service in emergency circumstances.
Starting salary will be approximately from $90,770 to $113,462 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing or journalism.
- A minimum of seven (7) years of related experience in communications, marketing, and/or public relations in corporate environment.
- A minimum of two (2) years of experience in the support, development and administration of social media and websites, including experience in the development, writing and editing of content.
- Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Previous experience in a health care, government, public sector, not-for-profit or corporate environment an asset.
- Knowledge of current health topics and issues in B.C. and within the NH region are an asset.
- Knowledge of recruitment practices are an asset.
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to develop interesting and engaging original content.
- Outstanding written communication skills.
- Outstanding copyediting skills.
- Demonstrated expertise writing for a variety of media, including print, video (scripts), social media and web.
- Extensive knowledge of communications tools and practices used within a corporate environment.
- Experience with social media, multimedia, and website development.
- Working knowledge of design, photography, publications production, desktop publishing and electronic communications.
- Proven experience developing promotional campaign plans and materials for the purpose of community engagement, both online and not.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally in a confident and effective manner.
- Excellent interpersonal relations and demonstrated ability to build and foster relationships between organizations and groups.
- Ability to handle confidential and/or sensitive issues in a professional manner.
- Ability to remain calm, alert, and high functioning under stressful situations.
- Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to set priorities and be results-oriented.
- Ability to work effectively with senior leaders and other stakeholders in a wide variety of settings across the organization.
Where you will be working:
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More about Northern Health
Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, delivering health services to more than two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities across the region. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, person centered care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.
What Northern Health Has to Offer You!
Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here’s what we provide:
- Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
- Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
- Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
- Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
- Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
- Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
- Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.
Important Application Information
Please ensure you upload the following documents as part of your application:
- Registration number (if you belong to a regulated profession).
- Supporting documents for education and qualifications, such as:
- Program certificates or diplomas.
- High school, college, or university transcripts.
- Cover letter and resume (recommended).
International Applicants
Before applying, please review the steps outlined on our Northern Health Careers page: Information for international applicants
