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At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always' at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

CCHOHT Overview:

The Connected Care Halton Ontario Health Team (CCHOHT) is one of the first OHT teams in the province that is working to implement a new model of organizing and delivering health care that better connects patients and providers in their communities to improve patient outcomes. The Ontario Health Team (OHT) model is part of the Ontario Ministry of Health's (MOH) health system transformation strategy. The CCHOHT is guided by a Collaborative Committee with representatives from Halton Healthcare, Halton Region, Ontario Health at Home, Physicians, PFAC and Community Organizations.

*Please note: This position is funded by Ontario Health and will report into the leadership of the Connected Care Halton Ontario Health Team. Halton Healthcare is supporting this recruitment as a partner of the CCHOHT.

This is what you'll be doing:

Reporting to the Executive Director Connected Care Ontario Health Team, the Communications and Engagement Coordinator is responsible for supporting the CCHOHT and the emerging Primary Care Network (PCN) by guiding communication and engagement activities that improve awareness of the CCHOHT and our focus on increasing attachment and access to primary care teams for 100% of all residents by 2029. Together with our partners, the CCHOHT is accountable within Ontario Health's Priorities for all OHT's to improve population-health for its attributed patient population residing in Oakville, Milton and Halton Hills.

The incumbent will work as a member of the CCHOHT to provide the following:

• Develops internal and external communications through established & new communication channels inclusive of digital, print and in person modes.
• Informed by Patient Family and Caregivers and OHT partners, organizing in person events within OHT partner locations focused on working with the identified needs of diverse communities to ensure health equity throughout planning and implementation of initiatives.
• Develops regular cascades of communication through updating the CCHOHT website, social media channels and print materials inclusive of newsletters and briefing notes.
• Liaises with all CCHOHT partners for ensuring key communications are shared and coordinated across platforms as appropriate.
• Responsible as the first point of contact to respond to inquiries that come forward through the CCHOHT general email inbox/voicemail. Forwards media requests/escalates to the Executive Director as required.
• Supports the development of communication materials for the CCHOHT.
• Supports the Collaborative Committee with meeting materials, guest speakers/presentations and action notes.
• Stays up to date on industry trends and makes recommendations for adjustments to communications strategies aligned with guidance from Ontario Health and Comparator OHT's.
• Supports implementation of AODA standards across all CCHOHT communications.

• Post-secondary degree in Communications/Marketing/Journalism/Public Relations preferred
• Experience working within complex healthcare environments
• 2+ years of professional experience (or equivalent) preferred
• Experience with website design and running corporate social media accounts an asset
• Strong writing skills
• High level of creativity
• Ability to think analytically
• Detail oriented, accurate and organized
• Proven ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Excellent judgement related to communications and meaningful engagement across multiple groups
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Understands the healthcare environment and provincial direction for OHT's
• Ability to work as a team in a professional and respectful manner that embraces diversity of thought.

The ideal candidate embraces patient centered care in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment and should be ready to drive change and innovation. We require a person with good communication skills with a clear patient focus with the ability to manage execution and to foster teamwork and cooperation.

*Please note: This position is funded by Ontario Health and will report into the leadership of the Connected Care Halton Ontario Health Team. Halton Healthcare is supporting this recruitment as a partner of the CCHOHT.

Status: Permanent Full-time

Hours: Monday to Friday - 7.5 hour day shifts (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs).

Hourly Salary: $32.700 - $40.920

Date Posted: May 12, 2025:

Closing date - May 19, 2025 at 11:59PM EST

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

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