Communications Specialist, Internal Communications – Temporary Full-Time (1.0) (One-Year Contract) / Spécialiste des communications, communications internes – Poste à temps plein (1.0) (Contrat d’un an)

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Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinabek territory. The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinabek Nation have lived on this territory for millennia and we honour them and this land. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. CHEO also honours all First Nations Inuit and Mtis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land.

CHEO is one of the few stand-alone global leaders in pediatric health and is home to more than 6500 staff clinicians scientists and researchers as well as volunteers all of whom work together to help children and youth achieve their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers CHEO has transformed from a 20th century acute care hospital into a 21st century integrated child and youth health system. Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinical infrastructure CHEO combines excellence in clinical care research and education to advance seamless care thats provided where when and how it is needed. CHEOs Research Institute is dedicated to world-class clinical translational and basic science research covering a wide range of childrens health concerns. CHEO has been named Canadas best health-care employer by Forbes in 2024 and 2025 and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canadas Best Employers for multiple consecutive years. For the 14th consecutive year in a row the editors of Canadas Top 100 Employers has recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region. Every year CHEO helps

POSITION SUMMARY
At CHEO we are committed to making a difference in the lives of children youth and families by providing exceptional care and services. We are seeking a dynamic individual to fill a key role in the organization.

Reporting to the Director of Communications the Communications Specialist Internal Communications will contribute to internal corporate projects that support CHEOs vision of the best life for every child and youth.

The Communications Specialist Internal Communications will develop and execute communications plans to enhance and support hospital operations and employee engagement. This individual is a seasoned communications professional with proven experience in delivering impactful internal strategies. A creative storyteller and content creator the Communications Specialist Internal Communications is a strong multitasker and innovator to achieve the goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop internal communications strategies and tactics to create awareness and engagement with CHEOs internal stakeholders;

• Review or create various communications material for internal audiences ensuring overarching narrative and brand alignment.

• Develop and foster strong relationships with internal teams and departments;

• Deliver compelling storytelling for CHEOs internal audiences;

• Leads and supports effective internal communications tools such as intranet and internal platforms creative internal campaigns and more;

• Provide communications advice and guidance to leadership and staff as required.

• Work collaboratively with peers at CHEO Research Institute and CHEO Foundation to collaborate and align on behalf of the CHEO brand for maximum impact and effectiveness.

• Promote and carry out best practices in communications with a commitment to continuous improvement across CHEO.

• Perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Police Record Check (PRC) (Essential)

• Formal education in communications or related field or equivalent experience (Essential)

• 3-5 years of experience in the field of internal communications (Essential)

• Experience writing and executing internal communications plans (Essential)

• Experience in developing communications products across a variety of channels and formats (Essential)

• Exceptional verbal and written skills; (Essential)

• Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to set and manage priorities meet deadlines and work autonomously (Essential)

• Deal effectively with internal and external customers (Essential)

• Bilingual in English and French (Preferred).

Timeline may be extended or shortened based on operational needs

Effective March 29 2021 CHEO will conduct a more comprehensive pre-screening and evaluation process. This process may include more varied and multidimensional testing such as a written test practical exam or other assessment. All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested.

Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider. Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire.

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process please contact Human Resources at . All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

CHEO is committed to providing a safe environment for staff patients and visitors. Consistent with that commitment all applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to be considered for any staff or volunteer opportunities. Applicants are also strongly encouraged to receive their COVID-19 booster shots when eligible to protect against the spread of COVID-19. Upon hiring presentation of government issued documentation confirming full vaccination must be provided orpresentation of supporting documentation of a valid medical contraindication or other reasonable consideration pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

We thank all those who apply however only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

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RSUM DES FONCTIONS

CHEO nous sommes dtermins faire une diffrence dans la vie des enfants des adolescents et des familles en offrant des soins et des services exceptionnels. Nous recherchons une personne dynamique pour remplir un rle cl au sein de lorganisme.

Relevant de la directrice des communications le ou la spcialiste des communications - communications internes contribuera aux projets internes de lorganisme qui soutiennent la vision de CHEO qui est doffrir La meilleure vie possible pour chaque enfant et chaque adolescent .

Le titulaire du poste devra laborer et mettre en uvre des plans de communication visant amliorer et soutenir les activits de lhpital et favoriser lengagement des employs. Le candidat doit tre un professionnel chevronn de la communication dot dune exprience avre dans la mise en uvre de stratgies internes fort impact. Conteur cratif et crateur de contenu le spcialiste de la communication communication interne doit tre capable de mener plusieurs tches de front et de faire preuve dinnovation afin datteindre les objectifs fixs

PRINCIPALES RESPONSABILITS

• laborer des stratgies et des tactiques de communication internes afin de sensibiliser et de mobiliser les intervenants internes de CHEO;

• Rviser ou crer divers supports de communication destins un public interne en veillant la cohrence de la narration et lalignement de limage de marque.

• Dvelopper et entretenir des relations solides avec les quipes et les services internes;

• Produire des rcits convaincants pour le public interne de CHEO;

• Diriger et promouvoir des outils de communication interne efficaces comme lintranet et les plates-formes internes ainsi que les campagnes internes cratives entre autres;

• Fournir des conseils et des orientations en matire de communication aux cadres et au personnel au besoin.

• Travailler en collaboration avec des pairs de lInstitut de recherche de CHEO et de la Fondation CHEO afin de collaborer et de sharmoniser au nom de la marque CHEO pour obtenir une incidence et une efficacit maximales.

• Promouvoir et mettre en uvre les pratiques exemplaires en matire de communications avec un engagement lgard de lamlioration continue dans lensemble de CHEO.

• Effectuer des tches connexes le cas chant.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Vrification du casier judiciaire (VCJ) (essentiel) ducation formelle dans les communications ou dans des domaines connexes ou exprience quivalente (essentiel)

• 5 7 ans dexprience dans le domaine des communications internes (essentiel)

• Exprience dans la rdaction et la mise en uvre de plans de communication interne (essentiel)

• Exprience de llaboration de produits de communication par lentremise de divers rseaux et formats (essentiel)

• Comptences exceptionnelles en communications verbales et crites (essentiel)

• Comptences solides en matire dorganisation et de gestion de projets et capacit fixer et grer les priorits respecter les dlais et travailler de manire autonome (essentiel)

• Traiter efficacement avec les clients internes et externes (essentiel)

• Bilinguisme en anglais et en franais (prfre).

Le poste peut tre prolong ou raccourci en fonction des besoins oprationnels.

partir du 29 mars 2021 CHEO mnera un processus de prslection et dvaluation plus complet. Ce processus peut comprendre des tests plus varis et multidimensionnels tels quun test crit un examen pratique ou une autre valuation. Tous les candidats qui satisfont aux qualifications essentielles et prfres peuvent tre tests.

La validation du bilinguisme (franais-anglais) se fera au moyen dune valuation des comptences linguistiques mene par un fournisseur externe. Les candidats devront satisfaire au profil linguistique minimum de leur poste avant la date dembauche.

Si vous avez besoin de mesures dadaptation pendant une phase du processus de recrutement veuillez communiquer avec les Ressources humaines . Tous les renseignements reus concernant les mesures dadaptation resteront confidentiels et seront traits conformment la Loi sur laccessibilit pour les personnes handicapes de lOntario.

CHEO sengage offrir un environnement scuritaire au personnel aux patients et aux visiteurs. Conformment cet engagement tous les candidats doivent tre entirement vaccins contre la COVID-19 pour tre considrs comme des candidats pour tout emploi de personnel ou de bnvole. Les candidats sont galement fortement encourags recevoir leurs doses de rappel contre la COVID-19 lorsquils sont admissibles pour viter la propagation de COVID-19. Lors de lembauche la prsentation de documents gouvernementaux confirmant la vaccination complte doit tre fournie ou la prsentation de documents justificatifs dune contre-indication mdicale valide ou dune autre considration raisonnable en vertu du Code des droits de la personne de lOntario.

Nous remercions toutes les personnes qui posent leur candidature; toutefois nous ne communiquerons quavec celles qui seront convoques une entrevue.

CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process please contact Human Resources at . All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

We thank all those who apply however only those to be interviewed will be contacted.