• 100 Frank Miller Drive, Huntsville, Ontario
• 75 Ann Street, Bracebridge, Ontario

Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is a multi-site organization that includes the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital Site and the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital Site, and together we provide outstanding, integrated care to support people in living their healthiest lives.

OVERVIEW

This role leads the development and execution of strategic communications across digital, print, media, web, and social platforms to strengthen the hospital’s brand, engagement, and reputation. It collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to manage content, events, media relations, staff recognition, and outreach initiatives while ensuring consistent, high-quality messaging and effective communication practices.

ROLE

We’re looking for a creative powerhouse who thrives on social media and possesses exceptional verbal and written communication skills. If you’re a strategic storyteller who can captivate audiences and convey MAHC's voice with with our community, you’re the perfect fit for our team. As a Communication's Specialist, some of the duties you will be involved in are:

• Research and creatively write engaging content for various mediums, including memos, newsletters, press releases, blogs, and speaking notes
• Plan, coordinate, and execute social media content for the hospital’s platforms (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook), highlighting staff achievements, and ensuring content aligns with brand guidelines
• Participates in the design, production and distribution of event correspondence and promotional material
• Assists in the development of outreach engagement to increase the visibility of the organization
• Manage corporate print and digital material, including signage and brochures
• Design, produce, and distribute event correspondence and promotional materials
• Assist in outreach engagement initiatives to enhance the organization’s visibility
• Serve as the webmaster for the hospital’s corporate website, managing content creation and updates
• Participate in developing and implementing internal and external communication and engagement plans
• Works with internal partners such as both hospital foundations and hospital auxiliaries to collaborate on joint initiatives
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary education in the area of Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or related field
• Three years related experience in an administrative role providing support to executive level staff or a setting with similar job responsibilities, preferably in a health care or not-for-profit environment
• Advanced computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat
• Experience with web Content Management Systems (CMS) including SharePoint
• Familiarity with AODA requirements and creating accessible documents (Word and PDF)
• Familiarity with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, MailChimp, and SurveyMonkey an asset
• Familiarity with digital devices (Apple/Samsung) an asset
• Adobe Design Suite experience an asset
• Well-developed Media Relations skills an asset

ADDITIONAL PERKS AT MAHC

• Staff referral program $1000 (for each successful permanent part-time and permanent full-time new hire you refer to MAHC)
• Extended health benefits
• Enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

Location: Multi-Site, working on site at both the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital (SMMH) located in Bracebridge and Huntsville District Memorial Hospital (HDMH) located in Huntsville. Applicants must reside within 125km of one of our hospital campuses or be willing to relocate prior to starting. *Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis

Hours of Work:  Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, however shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements.

Recruitment Process

• Submit your cover letter and resume together as either a PDF or Word document(s) to this posting by 11:59 pm on the closing date. Please Note: Applicants must submit their application through this posting listed to be considered. Email and paper submissions will not be accepted unless otherwise indicated.
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• We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. As much as we would like to reach out to every applicant, please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Selection will be based on skills, abilities, experiences, and qualifications. MAHC reserves the right to conduct interview(s) or other applicable testing where required.
• Please note, AI (Artificial Intelligence) is not being used to screen, assess, or select applicants in our recruitment process.

Conditions of employment for external hires includes;

• Proof of immunization and vaccination records to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department
• Legal entitlement to work in Canada
• Satisfactory Criminal Record & Judicial Matters Check

Our organization: MAHC is committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identify as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you have accommodation needs for attendance at the interview, please advise us at time of the interview being scheduled

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