Communications Supervisor, Full Time, Brant County Health Unit, Brantford

Communications Supervisor

Posting #352024

COMMUNICATIONS SUPERVISOR

PERMANENT FULL-TIME

At the Brant County Health Unit, our greatest asset is our team. We continually adapt to address the evolving needs of our communities, while being unwavering in our mission to foster a healthier future for everyone. Driven by our core values—Accountability, Community Engagement, Evidence-Informed Decision Making, Inclusion, Innovation, Respect, and Trust—we are dedicated to ensuring the well-being of our communities through our committed professionals, robust partnerships, and commitment to best practices.

As a trusted leader in our community, we offer a range of health promotion, protection, and disease prevention programs and services. Our goal is to support the health and well-being of all residents in the City of Brantford and the County of Brant. Join us at the Brant County Health Unit and become a valuable member of our dedicated team working towards our commitment to fostering a healthier future for our communities.

About the position: The Communications Supervisor is a strategic and dynamic professional who oversees media relations and drives the organization’s communication initiatives to ensure effective internal and external engagement. This position reports directly to the Director of Communications and works closely with both the Internal Communications Manager and External Communications Manager. The Communications Supervisor is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive communication strategies that align with the organization’s goals and mission, ensuring consistency and clarity in all messaging.

In this role, the Communications Supervisor will lead proactive media outreach efforts, manage relationships with journalists and media outlets, and handle press inquiries, ensuring the organization’s public image is accurately portrayed. They will also play a key role in employee engagement by organizing internal staff activities and events that foster a strong organizational culture. They will support the CEO’s communications by drafting speeches, internal messages, and statements.

Additionally, this role involves building and maintaining strong relationships with external community partners to enhance collaboration and engagement in public health initiatives. The Communications Supervisor will also ensure consistent branding and messaging across various platforms, including digital media, newsletters, and reports, while actively seeking opportunities to innovate and improve communication channels and strategies within the organization.

Personal Qualities: This person must be highly skilled in communication, relationship building, coordination, and take initiative. This individual naturally takes a leadership role and can motivate a team of dedicated communications professional to reach for new heights.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or equivalent education.
• Experience: 6-8 years of experience in a similar communications or public relations role, preferably in a high-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing communication strategies that achieve results.
• Strong media relations experience, with an ability to build relationships with journalists and handle media inquiries effectively.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills with an eye for detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and work effectively under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including community partners, to drive communications objectives.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with experience in staff engagement initiatives.
• Senior-level experience in a communications role is an asset.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital communication strategies.
• Proven leadership skills and experience managing or supervising a team is an asset.

Salary range:  $99,135.40 to $116,006.80 annually. OMERS pension and a comprehensive Health and Dental benefits package.

Please apply with your confidential cover letter and resume quoting Posting #352024. Review of applications and interviews will commence immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Personal information submitted will be used for the purposes of this competition only and is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act.

Our organization is committed to promoting the independence, dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity of persons with disabilities by ensuring the accessibility of our facilities and services. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance.