Vacancy Detail

Sr. Communications Advisor

Department: Corporate Communications
Program: Communications
Status: Regular Full Time
Days; 8 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change)
Location: Whitby, ON - Corporate Office
Wage Schedule: $46.340 - $63.190 per hour
File Number: 2600000405

Lakeridge Health is more than a hospital. It is a health network that includes five hospitals, a long-term care home, a community-based surgical centre, and more than 30 community sites across the Durham Region. Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a place where the best people want to start, grow, and finish their careers in health care. We are focused on fostering an environment that’s inclusive, compassionate, innovative, and joyful. This is Lakeridge Health!

The Senior Communications Advisor is a strategic communications leader responsible for delivering high-impact internal and external communications that support organizational priorities, strengthen reputation, and engage diverse audiences. Working in a fast-paced health-care environment, this role provides trusted counsel to staff, physicians and volunteers across Lakeridge Health and leads integrated communications initiatives across corporate communications, public relations, and digital channels to ensure clear, coordinated, and compelling messaging.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Key Responsibilities
Strategy and Counsel
" Develop and execute integrated communications strategies aligned with organizational priorities.
" Provide strategic counsel to leaders on internal communications, public relations, digital engagement, and issues management.
" Anticipate risks and opportunities and recommend proactive communications approaches.

Corporate and Internal Communications
" Lead communications for corporate initiatives, organizational change, and system-wide priorities.
" Develop executive messaging, intranet and e-bulletin content, briefing materials, presentations, and toolkits.
" Support Town Halls, leadership meetings, and engagement events, including messaging and post-event communications.
" Partner with leaders and operational teams to ensure consistent and timely communications.

Public Relations and Media
" Support media relations, announcements, campaigns, and issues management.
" Develop key messages, media materials, and digital content.
" Monitor media coverage and support coordinated responses.

Digital and Social Media
" Support digital and social media strategy, content planning, and community engagement.
" Oversee content creation and publishing across social, web, and email platforms.
" Ensure brand consistency, accessibility (AODA), and best practices.
" Use analytics to evaluate performance and optimize communications.

Brand and Governance
" Uphold brand standards, voice, and visual identity across all channels.
" Ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency of messaging.
" Contribute to communications standards, tools, and best practices.

Team Contribution
" Provide mentorship and informal leadership within the communications team.
" Participate in after-hours/on-call communications support as required.
" Support organizational events and milestones.


QUALIFICATIONS:

" Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
" 5-8 years of progressive communications experience, including internal/corporate and/or public relations.
" Experience advising senior leaders in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
" Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
" Strong strategic thinking, judgment, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
" Proficiency with Microsoft Office, digital and social media platforms, analytics tools, and email marketing systems.
" Experience with content management systems (e.g., SharePoint) and design tools (e.g., Canva).
" Comfort using emerging technologies, including AI-powered communications tools, responsibly and ethically.
" Health care and/or public sector experience is an asset.
" Must have a satisfactory performance record.
" Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy.
" Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices, including staff safety, patient safety, environmental safety, and participates in regular in-service education in this area.


At Lakeridge Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and accessible. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to and welcome applications from all qualified applicants from all backgrounds.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact recruitment@lh.ca .

Unless specifically stated, all job postings at Lakeridge Health are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. Lakeridge Health may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment and screening process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team is actively engaged in the Recruitment and Selection process to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of applicants.

Lakeridge Health thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with Lakeridge Health's policies and procedures.

Lakeridge Health thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.