Job Category: Professional
Hospital Location: Newmarket ON
Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term), Full time
Number of Positions: 1
Minimum - Maximum Hourly Rate: $57.51 - $68.36
Why Join Our Team?
A people-first workplace environment that prioritizes belonging, wellness, and psychological safety.
Hybrid, virtual, and in-person working environment (where applicable).
Progressive health and dental benefit plans.
HOOPP pension plan with employer and employee premium sharing.
Enhanced wellness initiatives, including virtual fitness classes and on-site gym memberships.
If you are ready to embrace this exciting challenge and contribute to the success of Southlake Health, we encourage you to apply and be part of our dedicated team, making a difference in the lives of our employees and the community we serve!
About the role:
Southlake Health is transforming care across northern York Region and southern Simcoe County as we evolve into a Distributed Health Network, including through the redevelopment of the Davis Drive campus, the planning of a second acute care hospital in East Gwillimbury, and expansion to community-based Advanced Care Centres.
Reporting to the Chief Communications Officer, the Lead, Redevelopment Communications, supports strategic public relations, stakeholder engagement, government relations, and community engagement initiatives related to Southlake Health’s redevelopment priorities and organizational transformation agenda.
The Lead Redevelopment Communications will develop and execute communications strategies that support corporate communications, municipal engagement, community awareness, executive communications, and redevelopment planning initiatives. Working collaboratively across the organization and with external partners, the role helps ensure consistent, transparent, and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders throughout all phases of redevelopment planning and implementation.
What you will be doing:
- Support functional programming communications strategies related to Southlake Health’s redevelopment, including the transformation of the Davis Drive campus, planning for a second acute care hospital, and development of Advanced Care Centres.
- Support engagement activities with municipal leaders, government partners, community organizations, consultants, and external stakeholders related to redevelopment initiatives.
- Assist in planning and executing public consultation sessions, community town halls, stakeholder meetings, and engagement activities related to redevelopment and health system transformation initiatives.
- Develop executive briefing materials, key messages, speaking notes, presentations, Questions-and-Answers documents, reports, and communication products for senior leadership and Board-level engagement.
- Support public affairs and government relations activities related to capital planning, healthcare transformation, and redevelopment advocacy efforts.
- Monitor and assess emerging issues, media coverage, political developments, and stakeholder sentiment related to redevelopment initiatives and provide strategic communications advice.
- Coordinate communications deliverables across multiple redevelopment workstreams, consultants, and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and consistency.
- Accountable positioning, promoting the Southlake brand, and supporting the organization’s priorities.
- Use data analytics to support strategic communications advice and measure the effectiveness of communications strategies.
What you bring:
- University degree in Business Administration, Public Relations, Communications, Journalism or other related fields
- Have access to reliable transportation
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience working in corporate communications, public affairs or public relations, with preference provided to those with experience leading multi-phased communication plans for large-scale infrastructure projects
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, including a demonstrated ability to work with diverse individuals and groups from frontline staff to members of the management and senior teams
- Demonstrates good judgement and discretion
- Proven ability to effectively manage time and work on several projects simultaneously
- Ability to research projects extensively
- Experience using data to support decision-making and strategic communications advice
- Demonstrates excellence in communication, both written and verbal, with strong attention to detail
- Analysis/problem assessment
- Innovative and willing to learn
- Demonstrate leadership through critical thinking to counsel senior management
- Healthcare, media relations and government relations experience are considered assets.
- Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends
Southlake Health is fully committed to a culture of belonging and an inclusive environment that encourages every team member to lead within their role, generate innovative ideas that reinforce our mission and goal to create a healthy workplace where our community can thrive.
Regular and reliable attendance is an expected requirement of this position.
We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants who may require accommodation during the selection process are encouraged to notify the Human Resources Department when contacted for an interview. The People, Culture and Experience team will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process, which will enable you to be assessed fairly and equitably.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
We prioritize a people-first workplace culture which emphasizes equity and inclusion throughout our hiring process. To ensure fairness and transparency, all applications are reviewed and assessed by our dedicated team of recruiters and hiring managers, not by artificial intelligence (AI). We value the unique perspective each candidate brings to our organization.
Health & Safety Workplace Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of all Southlake Health employees to work safely and promote health and safety in the workplace. Employees must adhere to the duties of workers, as stipulated in Section 28 of the OH&S Act, as well as all Southlake OH&S policies and procedures. Must be able to perform all necessary bona fide duties for the position, as outlined in the position guide. Must review and be capable of performing duties as outlined in the Job Demands Analysis for the position as a condition of offer. Proven ability to attend work regularly as per the Attendance Support Policy.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Southlake Health is fully dedicated to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices. We welcome candidates who identify with equity-seeking groups, including women, racialized individuals, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and those from the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Any information provided will be kept confidential and used appropriately in our recruitment process.
Anti-Oppression/Anti-Racism at Southlake Health
Southlake Health is committed to having a workforce that is reflective of the diversity of York Region and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and from those who can provide different perspectives and contribute to a further diversification of ideas.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your submission. We appreciate your interest in joining Southlake Health!
