Communications Consultant, Major Capital Projects (237100)

In accordance with the Vision Purpose and Values and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the designated Director or designate the Communications Consultant serves on a high performance team in a fast paced environment providing advice and delivering strategic communications initiatives to both internal and external audiences in support of the priorities goals and objectives of Island Health and the designated project. The Communications Consultant develops partnerships and linkages with external agencies and program leaders to support strategic communication activities and implements creative marketing initiatives to enhance and promote awareness and understanding of the project in the community.

A level of education training and experience equivalent to a university degree in communications journalism marketing or public administration plus a minimum of five (5) years experience in internal communications and engagement and organizational communications preferably in a health care setting.