This is the life-changing opportunity you've been looking for.

Horizon Health Network in beautiful New Brunswick is looking for a Vice President Communications and Community Engagement to join our team!

Horizon Health Network (Horizon) is seeking a strategic, accomplished, detail-oriented individual to join our team as the Vice President of Communications and Community Engagement. The ideal candidate is an experienced and energetic leader who wants to make a significant impact in healthcare and in the lives of New Brunswickers.

Why you should work here

Working for Horizon gives you a career that provides an east coast lifestyle and the chance to make a big difference in the lives of New Brunswickers.

This position comes with competitive salary, paid time off, sick benefits, employer paid contributions into our government pension plan and a remote work policy.

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.

Who you are

You have progressive experience with expertise in leading system-wide communications integration and transformation for a minimum of 25 years. You have experience leading a in a large multi-site or complex organization. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in partnership with senior leaders, boards, and government officials and departments will round out your qualifications.

You will have a master's degree in communications or a related discipline

Written and spoken competence in English is required at an advanced level.

Exposure to the public sector is helpful, as is an understanding of or affinity with the Maritime communities, culture and partnerships that define Horizon's environment.

What you will do

• Reporting to the President and CEO, the Vice President Communications and Community Engagement is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and contributes to setting overall vision, direction, and priorities for the organization.
• You will strengthen Horizon's presence in the health care industry, engage stakeholders, and promote its services and achievements to internal and external target audiences including staff, physicians, Foundations, volunteers, media, government, and high-profile stakeholder groups through strategic initiatives.
• You will effectively lead Horizon's communication programs by building strong relationships and ensuring a positive brand image.
• You will be accountable for the integration of internal and external communications, community engagement, issues management, crisis communications, communications policy as well as government and media relations.
• Through your executive-level leadership, you will oversee and measure the ongoing execution of Horizon's organizational communications and reputational goals as well as creates and executes annual plans.

Interested? Apply Today!

To learn more, visit MyHorizonCareer.ca/management-business-professionals/

Horizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts on-line applications.

About Horizon's Recruitment Process

We thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Horizon's recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon's hiring purposes.

Diversity Statement

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.