Are you looking to grow your career while making a meaningful impact in communities across British Columbia? Join the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC), where we support the important work of BC’s health-care system.

We are proud to offer:

• In office or hybrid work environment – flexibility that suits your needs.
• Competitive salary.
• Four weeks of vacation, earned in your first year of employment & 13 statutory holidays.
• Comprehensive health & dental benefits, with immediate coverage upon starting.
• Pension Plan – BC’s Municipal Pension Plan is one of the largest pension plans in Canada and provides secure retirement income to plan members.
• Training and development opportunities – HEABC supports your continuing education & growth.
• A work environment which values work-life balance, respect, recognition, teamwork, and inclusivity.
• The opportunity to make a positive contribution to the BC health care system through your work.

HEABC leads and supports the strategic planning related to human resources and labour relations on behalf of British Columbia’s publicly funded health employers. HEABC is responsible for negotiating provincial agreements for 138,000 unionized health care employees including nurses, physician residents, ambulance paramedics, health science professionals, and more.

HEABC’s Human Resources, Strategies & Services (HRSS) department is responsible for the administration of a number of Health Human Resource initiatives across the province. The department includes Health Match BC, Locums for Rural BC, Practice Ready Assessment BC, the BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry, and Compensation and Classification services. Join our highly talented team in a culture of learning, innovation, and visionary thinking.

The successful candidate may be permitted to work in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and flexible work location) and will live within commuting distance of our Vancouver office.

For more information, visit www.heabc.bc.ca.

OPPORTUNITY:

Reporting to the Senior Director, Marketing, Communications, and Web Services (the Senior Director), the Director, Communications (the Director) oversees strategic internal and external communications for the organization. The Director develops and executes communications strategies in support of corporate priorities and works closely with other senior leaders to provide communications support for HEABC programs and services.

The Director provides leadership to the organization in the areas of issues management, media relations, member communications, staff engagement, government relations and public affairs. The Director leads the communications team in delivering both proactive and reactive communications strategies that shape organizational narrative, articulate the value of HEABC’s services, and support the effective positioning of the organization and its priorities.

The successful candidate will:

• Provide strategic communications counsel to the President & CEO, the Senior Director, the HEABC Board, and the Senior Leadership Team.
• Establish messaging frameworks and communications standards to ensure consistency across the organization.
• Proactively identify opportunities to enhance HEABC’s profile and strategic positioning with members and partners.
• Act as the designated spokesperson on behalf of the President & CEO, as required.
• Maintain strategic relationships, and work with the media, the provincial government, HEABC members, and key public sector partners and communications contacts to ensure coordinated, accurate, and efficient communication.
• Monitor media coverage and develop media relations strategies.
• Lead the planning and execution of HEABC’s annual award ceremony.
• Working closely with the Board Liaison, lead the planning for HEABC’s AGM, including the production, development and publication of all related communication materials.
• Lead the preparation of communications, presentations, briefing materials, and messaging for organizational events, all-staff meetings, leadership forums, and other internal engagement activities.
• Oversee the management and ongoing optimization of HEABC’s intranet.
• Lead, develop, and manage the communications team, including hiring, scheduling, determining compensation and managing performance of staff.
• Manage the departmental budget, planning, and resource allocation.
• Promote staff learning, engagement and contributes to organizational culture.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

A degree in communications, journalism or a related field and five to seven (5-7) years’ related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Strong technical writing, public speaking, presentation, strategic planning and leadership skills.
• Experience updating and using various CMS and social media platforms.
• Ability to meet project deadlines with accuracy and within budget guidelines.
• Ability to handle a number of projects simultaneously and establish priorities.
• Ability to produce publications using knowledge of accepted journalistic standards, editing, layout and design including maximum use of new technology.

This position is well-suited to an individual interested in pursuing a career in an interesting segment of the public sector, and who values the opportunity to make a positive public contribution through their work.

Salary Range: $108,147 to $141,943

Typical Hiring Range: $108,147 to $135,184

In determining salary, HEABC considers many factors including the successful candidate’s skillset and experience as well as internal equity. The final salary offer will be at HEABC’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you’re looking for a fulfilling and challenging career within a dynamic organization, please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your experience at: https://healthemployersassociationofbc.bamboohr.com/jobs/

At HEABC, we are committed to promoting reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, creating a diverse workforce, enhancing inclusion, and removing barriers to accessibility in the workplace. These commitments advance our work with our members and government to create the human resources and labour relations environment necessary to deliver high-quality health care.

HEABC welcomes all qualified candidates to apply and encourages applications from qualified candidates who identify as members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including Indigenous identity, race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or age.

We wish to thank all applications for their interest and effort in applying; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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