Community Engagement Liaison Officer

Position Summary
If you are looking for friendly, supportive staff, and work life balance this may be just the opportunity that will take your career to a new level.

The Community Engagement Liaison Officer represents Communication Services as a core member of the designated Hospital Replacement Project team. This role is situated within a high performance team in a fast paced environment and reports on a day-to-day basis to the Communications Lead, Capital Projects. The Community Engagement Liaison Officer works closely with, supports and provides communications leadership advice to the Project Director. In collaboration with the Communications Lead, Capital Projects, the Community Engagement Liaison Officer takes primary responsibility for the communications needs of the Replacement Project by developing, actioning and delivering strategic communications initiatives to both internal and external audiences in support of the priorities, goals and objectives of Northern Health Authority (NH) and the Replacement Project. The Liaison Officer develops networks, partnerships and linkages with external agencies and program leaders to support strategic communication activities and implements creative marketing initiatives to enhance and promote awareness and understanding of the Hospital Replacement project in the community.

Starting salary will be approximately from $74,618 to $93,273 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

Prince George Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region's economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC's most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia - Canada's Green university. The warm, friendly and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!
• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• "Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:
• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.
Examples may include:
• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

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Qualfications
• Undergraduate degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or public administration plus a minimum of five (5) years' experience in communications and engagement and organizational communications, preferably in a health care setting.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills and Abilities:
• Demonstrated, superior project coordination skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, with ability to write to a variety of audiences using a range of communications channels, including intra- and internet.
• Ability to manage, edit and design web content.
• Ability to design pamphlets, posters and other materials using MS Publisher and/or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Proven experience developing promotional campaign plans and materials for the purpose of community engagement, both online and in-person.
• Ability to work independently within broad direction.
• Ability to think strategically and apply sound judgement to decision-making and problem-solving.
• Ability to work as a positive and enthusiastic team player in a fast paced environment.
• Demonstrated success building and cultivating trusted relationships and partnerships with Indigenous communities and external groups.
• Ability to understand and assess the social-political environment and community needs of each community and stakeholder group.
• Ability to grasp and explain technical and professional terms and issues to broad audiences.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and respond with initiative.
• Ability to interact professionally with various levels of internal and external partners.
• In-depth understanding of complexity of health services, governance, and operations in British Columbia.
• Previous experience with developing and supporting Indigenous community engagement and stakeholder and government relations, including a practical understanding of political processes and landscapes an asset.

Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.