The Ontario Medical Association (OMA) advocates for and supports doctors seeking to strengthen their leadership role in caring for patients. We continually seek to be the trusted voice in transforming Ontarios healthcare system by courageously pursuing best practices new ideas solutions and opportunities to improve.
Job summary The Senior Manager Strategic Communications plays a key role in the Advocacy Communications and Marketing department serving as an advisor consulting withbusiness partners to drive the OMAs communications strategy and supports files such as health policy governance negotiations member services and others. Key aspects of the role include building effective relationships within and outside the organization in order to lead in the creation of communications strategy and subsequent project delivery oversight as well as issues management. This role is fundamental to maintainingthe reputation and brand of Ontarios doctors and to enhancing relationships with members the public and health care stakeholder audiences in support of the goals andobjectivesof the Ontario Medical Association.
How you will make a difference
Providing communications advice planning and support services to the organization to deliver on its mandate;
Using your superior news and executivelevel writing skills editing presentation preparation and event support/coordination to ensure consistency with the OMA brand strategy and standards;
Working with communications colleagues to identifyplanand guide the implementation of appropriate products and activities in support of initiatives to communicate andexplain OMAobjectivesprogramsand services to various audiences ina timelyand effectiveway;
Advising in planning and implementing outreach strategies that enable the OMA to engage physician leaders OMA constituencies the general membership physician organizations and others in a more direct manner in communities across the province and through multiple communicationschannels;
Collaborating with senior management and staff from various departments to coordinate the implementation of integrated communication plans and products
Coordinating with senior management and staff from various departments to anticipate identify and respond to current and emerging issues with timely advice on managing the OMAs position publicly as well as develop mitigation strategies and activities; and
Providing communication training and coaching to staff in other departments.
Requirements that are important to us
Minimum 69 years experience in a senior communications role preferably with a professional advocacy health care or issues management focus.
PostSecondary Diploma or postgraduate Certificate in Public Relations Corporate Communications or Marketing or a related discipline with (one of)International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) or Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) designation. Undergraduate degree in communications or marketing disciplinespolitical science public policy with above Diploma or Certificate.
Experience developing robust communications strategies and project oversight in delivering on those plans.
Expertlevel proficiency in a wide range of writing techniques from preparing presentations speeches traditional and social media materials event planning etc. aligned to business goals.
Topnotch relationshipmanagement and interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust and credibility with a wide range of staff and physician leaders.
Excellent oral and written communications skills including presenting work to influence outcomes.
The OMA has moved to a permanent hybrid work environment. As such the individual in this position will be required to work a minimum number of days in our Toronto office.
What do we have to offer you
A work environment whose values are to berespectful bold responsive and transparent in our work and our behaviours
A fantastic opportunity to grow with the team and help shape the strategic direction of the OMA its members and the healthcare system
An organization that is committed to the equity diversity and inclusion principles of humility accountability collaboration courage and integrity
A commitment to growth and development through paid professional development and continuous inhouse learning
A friendly and flexible hybrid work environment
Competitive salary and bonus program
Exceptional group benefits package including a spending account and a robust wellness program
The Ontario Medical Association is strongly committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour women Indigenous People of North America persons with disabilities LGBTQ2S persons and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. In accordance with the AODA Act accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities.
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