Description:The senior advisor develops, implements, and evaluates strategic communication plans to support hospital-based initiatives. Providing communications support to multiple rural hospitals, this advisor seeks out opportunities for proactive stories, writes compelling content, and provides strategic counsel regarding public relations and issues management. Manages media requests and coverage, including identifying and preparing spokespeople, notifying media and arranging venues and events. Supports and leads proactive and reactive issues management addressing emergent and unanticipated communication challenges, including developing key messages, briefing notes, preparation materials and news releases. Able to quickly develop communication tools including communications plans, briefing and speaking notes, website and video content, news releases, newsletter articles, print materials, etc. Supports crisis communications in preparing for, managing and recovering from unscheduled events, such as mass casualties or wildfire evacuations. Identifies and manages communication-related risks and ensures alignment with privacy standards and patient-centred principles. Ensures all work adheres to department and organizational policies and guidelines. Provides support and coverage to the North Sector team in support of the broader AHS communications team.
- Classification: Senior Advisor
- Union: Exempt
- Unit and Program: North Sector, AHS Communications
- Primary Location: Grande Prairie Public Health
- Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
- Negotiable Location: Within North Zone
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 06-AUG-2026
- Date Available: 24-AUG-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $38.73
- Maximum Salary: $66.42
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications: Degree or diploma in communications, Public Relations, journalism or related field. Five or more years of progressive experience. Ability to produce a variety of communications plans and materials that support initiatives within North Sector AHS sites in support of the broader AHS communications team. Ability to understand, utilize and communicate complex information. Ability to give advice to senior leaders and physicians. Strong diplomacy and relationship building skills. Demonstrated ability to work with confidential, sensitive information in a changing environment. Capable of working at a senior level with little supervision and minimal direction. Proven organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated experience in being a self-motivated team player with strong commitment to quality and process improvement.
Additional Required Qualifications: This position requires being part of an on-call rotation to support after-hours communications. The position can be located anywhere in AHS North Sector (NW, NE or Edmonton corridors).
Preferred Qualifications: As Required.
