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Form of workAre you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Communications department.
Reporting to the Lead, Intranet and Internal Digital Communications, the Communications Specialist, Internal Digital Communications is responsible for providing and enhancing day-to-day use of employee intranet services and Internal Digital Communications platforms for Northern Health (NH). Responsibilities include:
•assisting with day-to-day intranet needs of NH staff, including identifying areas for creative improvements;
•working collaboratively with the Information Management Information Technology (IMIT) team to develop and implement innovative features and enhancements to digital tools for staff;
•providing intranet-based communications support to significant projects;
•assisting with other NH websites as required;
•assisting in emergency and confidential communications activities, as required;
•providing communications support as required, with a particular focus on enhancing the Digital Communications for NH's Health Human Resource Strategy, including staff and physician recruitment needs.
Starting salary will be approximately from $72,445 to $90,556 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.
Prince George Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region's economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC's most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia - Canada's Green university. The warm, friendly and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit.
Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.
What Northern Health has to offer you!
•Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
•Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
•Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
•Employee referral program
•Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
•Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
•"Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position. Examples may include:
• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume
Qualfications
•Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations or Marketing;
•Minimum five (5) years of professional experience in the support, development and administration of websites in a corporate environment;
•Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Skills and Abilities:
•Demonstrated commitment to outstanding web design, usability, page layout and graphical user interface.
•Strong combination of both people skills and innovative technical abilities
•Awareness of current graphic, layout, and design trends, and best practices for web and digital content.
•Demonstrated creative approach to problem solving and website design/architecture.
•Ability to learn new technologies quickly.
•Excellent attention to detail.
•Excellent understanding and demonstrated practical application of SharePoint and Microsoft 365
•Excellent understanding of the components of common web technology (HTML, CSS,).
•Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
•Ability to organize and prioritize work and balance multiple activities concurrently.
•Ability to work effectively, both independently, and as part of a team.
•Highly skilled with Microsoft Office applications including Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook, Lists, and PowerPoint.
•Ability and willingness to travel.
Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.
