Open: April 29, 2023

Deadline: May 11, 2023

Non Union

Corporate Communications

London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is a world-class academic health sciences centre located in the southwestern Ontario city of London. Just two hours from Toronto and two hours from Detroit, London features a beautiful and walkable downtown core located on the Thames River, a vibrant culinary scene and scores of activities that highlight local arts, culture and music. As one of Canada’s largest acute-care teaching hospitals, LHSC is a world-class innovator in clinical care, research and teaching, delivering both local and regional services, including the Children’s Hospital, within a large geographic area. LHSC has a workforce of close to 15,000, dedicated to delivering the highest quality patient care while working together to shape the future of health.

The Senior Media Relations Consultant is responsible for strategically managing and executing all media activity for London Health Sciences Centre. A master at their craft, they are a seasoned professional with exceptional writing skills, issues management experience, and a proven track record of regional and national story coverage. Acting as a liaison between media and key LHSC spokespeople, the Senior Media Relations Consultant provides strategic support for all hospital media initiatives by creating and/or providing guidance on editorial meetings, media pitches, media kits, media releases and other media-focused initiatives. With strong relationships already established with media representatives at the local, regional, and national levels, this position is responsible for elevating LHSC’s brand through storytelling on the national and international stage.

What we offer:

• Rate of Pay: $40.27 per hour - $50.34 per hour
• Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week
• Health and Dental Benefits & Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Career development and training opportunities
• Employee Wellness initiatives

As the ideal candidate you have:

• Successful completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Policy, Political Science or Public Relations or as acceptable by the Hospital.
• Minimum seven (7) years experience with a minimum of three (3) years in a more senior level
• Accredited Business Communicator (ABC), Accredited in Public Relations (APR) preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Solid knowledge of the principles, theories, concepts, practices and techniques of strategic communications.
• Solid understanding of principles, theories, concepts and practices of communications, including media relations, crises communication, internal and stakeholder communications.
• Expertise in issues and crisis management
• Proven track record of achieving national media coverage
• Strong relationships with local, provincial and national media
• Ability to effectively influence and motivate others
• Excellent attention to detail/accuracy
• Excellent time management, organization skills, and ability to multi-task with tight deadlines
• Expertise in professional communication or public relations writing
• Fluent in MS Office
• Photography and videography skills, including editing capabilities
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC’s Mission, Vision and Values
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Immunization Requirements:

• Successful candidates will be required to complete a health review which includes providing vaccination records or proof of immunity against Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (Chicken Pox) prior to starting at LHSC.
• In addition, candidates will need to provide documentation of Tuberculosis Skin testing and a completed COVID vaccine series (two vaccines) prior to starting at LHSC.

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ2+ persons. We are committed to providing persons with disabilities equal opportunities and standards of goods and services, and are also fully compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), as applicable.

LHSC is committed to the principles of hybrid work and may offer this option to employees whose work can be performed in an alternate location, without adverse impact to the operations of the Hospital, inclusive of our Staff and Patient experience. Confirmation of hybrid work options available to you will be clarified upon hire and may be subject to change based on the duties required of your position. Successful candidates will be required to perform work within Ontario and must be available to work on location, as required.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory Police Information Check (original document) completed in the last 6 months.