Communications & Public Affairs Advisor - Bluewater Health

Written By IABC London

Bargaining Unit: Non-Union
Competition #: NU25-013
Job Type: Temporary Full Time
Department: Communications & Public Affairs
Hours of Work: Variable
Date Posted: May 5, 2025
Job Number: J0425-0398
Number of Positions: 1
Length of Position: Duration of Leave
Closing Date: May 19, 2025

Why Bluewater Health?
• Be part of a close-knit, high-performing communications team that makes an impact
• Engage in meaningful, purpose-driven work that supports healthcare transformation
• Thrive in a workplace grounded in kindness, creativity, and collaboration
• Contribute to shaping the voice and visibility of a progressive hospital and health system partner

Help us bring healthcare stories to life – through partnership and kindness.
At Bluewater Health, we are proud to live our purpose Health through partnership Caring with kindness. This commitment is reflected in our Culture of Kindness, which shapes how we communicate with patients, families, staff, and the broader community. We’re seeking a passionate and driven Communications Advisor to help shape meaningful connections through strategic communication.
This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, fast-paced, award-winning team recognized for its excellence in internal and external communications, stakeholder engagement, media relations, digital strategy, and marketing.

In this role, you will support communications initiatives for Bluewater Health and the Sarnia-Lambton Ontario Health Team (SL-OHT). You will plan and deliver communication strategies, support media and public relations, and help us tell the stories that matter most - those of our people, our patients, and our partners.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field (required)
• Post-graduate certificate/diploma in public relations or corporate communications (preferred)
• Membership in IABC or CPRS (preferred)

Skill, Ability and Experience:
• 3-5 years’ experience in communications, journalism, or related field
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with the ability to tailor messaging for different audiences
• Strong project management skills and comfort working on multiple priorities simultaneously
• Proficiency with digital platforms including social media, content management systems, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Canva
• Creative and resourceful approach to problem-solving and storytelling
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and external partners
• Commitment to professionalism, service excellence, and upholding Bluewater Health’s values in all communications

Principal Duties:
• Develop and execute communications plans, tactics, and materials tailored to a variety of audiences and platforms
• Support projects, campaigns, and events through writing, editing, content creation, and project coordination
• Lead digital storytelling and community engagement through social media platforms
• Write and distribute news releases and media advisories; coordinate media interviews and speaking notes
• Design, produce, and oversee communications materials—including photography, videography, newsletters, brochures, graphics, and event collateral
• Uphold the Bluewater Health and Sarnia-Lambton OHT brands in all communications
• Provide communications support for SL-OHT initiatives in collaboration with healthcare and community partners

Please click here to apply.

Bluewater Health is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to fully and fairly participate in the application, interview or selection processes, please contact the Human Resources Department at (519) 464-4400 extension 8391 or humanresources@bluewaterhealth.ca and we will endeavor to provide a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account your accessibility needs.

We thank you in advance for your interest in Bluewater Health, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with Bluewater Health policy, offers of employment to prospective employees are conditional upon the successful completion and disclosure of a Police Records/Vulnerable Sector Check.

IABC London

IABC/London is a community and resource committed to investing in our members’ future, supporting career growth and elevating our profession. Our priorities serve the breadth of our membership and the needs of our profession.

Founded in October 1979, IABC/London encompasses a network of members who work or study communications, marketing, and creative services. IABC/London members represent a diverse range of professional experience, educational background and fields of expertise.

The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) inspires and demands the highest professional standard of quality, innovation and integrity in organizational communication. Providing professional communicators with the tools they need to manage communication today in an effective and integrated manner by sharing and applying the world’s most effective communications practices.

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