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JOB SUMMARY:Reporting to the Manager of Healthy Public Policy, the Knowledge Translation and Communications Lead is accountable for developing, planning, and implementing strategic health promotion communications materials and strategies on behalf of Vancouver Coastal Health’s Office of the Chief MHO. As the lead communications role for health promotion this position plays a crucial role in fulfilling internal and external communication needs in the context of the Healthy Public Policy and KT activities in the OCMHO. Key activities and work products include knowledge translation and knowledge mobilization, data visualization, digital shareables, communication plans and strategies, report layout and graphic design, and strategically supporting campaigns and events or other initiatives to promote population health created within the Office of the Chief MHO.QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s degree in communication, desktop publishing and graphic design or equivalent in a relevant discipline supplemented with five to seven (5-7) years of progressive related strategic multimedia communications experience. Knowledge of the health care industry and/or public sector experience is a significant asset.ROLE SPECIFIC EXPERTISE:• Ability to work effectively and proactively with diverse teams engaged in different content areas relating to population health (Environmental, behavioral, and social determinants etc.).• Deep familiarity with and experience using Adobe Creative Suite products.• Competency with data visualization software. Experience using Tableau is considered a major asset. • Blends strategic insight into issue framing with ability to translate technical and scientific knowledge into publicly accessible and impactful messaging.• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in campaigning and strategic communications.• Ability to translate data and health evidence into compelling visual formats, social media sharables, and other accessible content.• Traditional and social media campaigning and basic public relations competencies.• Uses advanced skills and experience in journalistic and business writing, as well as the skill to develop compelling written and multimedia presentations to target and engage a variety of external and internal stakeholders.• Ability to work with confidential government information with the highest degree of professional care and ethics.• Physical ability to perform the duties of the positionSHARED VALUES:You care for everyone:• You are compassionate, empathetic, and sensitive to the needs of others.• You are respectful, treating people as equals, and valuing others’ perspectives and differences.• You are appreciative of others’ efforts and give them praise when it’s due.You are always learning:• You are open minded, always receptive to different perspectives and ways of doing things.• You are curious and ask questions to find a deeper understanding.• You share your expertise and mentor others by sharing your knowledge and experience.You strive for better results:• You are accountable, and take responsibility for what you say, what you do, and who you engage in achieving better results.• You are a solution finder, empowered to solve the challenges we face in healthcare.• You take ownership for growth and development and personal development, always seek feedback and opportunities to improve how we do things.
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At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.
